Council news

The latest news releases from the Taranaki Regional Council.

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Cameras have eyes on possum intruders

possum WEB v2

Tue 12 Mar 2024

It’s about to get tougher for wannabe invaders to enter the Zero Possum project zone, with the installation of 60 new self-reporting cameras.

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Have your say on our Long-Term Plan

Issue3 ClimateChange

Tue 27 Feb 2024

Taranaki Regional Council wants the public’s views on six key focus areas as it looks at how to meet the challenges the region faces over the next decade.

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Boost to Waiwhakaiho flood scheme

flood web

Mon 19 Feb 2024 11:00am

Businesses and homes in The Valley in New Plymouth will get improved protection from flooding with an upgrade to the lower Waiwhakaiho River Flood Control Scheme.

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Better bus services number one priority in Draft Taranaki Regional Land Transport Plan

Draft RLTP Bus Image News

Fri 16 Feb 2024 9:00am

A step-wise change in public bus services is the number one funding priority in the draft Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki (RLTP).

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Turkey the Bird set to charm Taranaki at Tūpare Gardens

Turkey the Bird

Thu 01 Feb 2024

Sunshine, food and music will take over Tūpare Gardens for a free family event on 11 February.

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Taranaki Regional Council celebrates 2023 surge in public transport numbers

2023 Bus Stats

Mon 29 Jan 2024 1:00pm

More trips are being taken on buses in the region with new figures from Taranaki Regional Council showing an 18% rise in public transport patronage in 2023.

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Pukeiti launch for local author’s new Waffle book

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Wed 10 Jan 2024

Imaginations are set to run wild with the launch of new children's book Whetu and Waffle Explore Taranaki at a free family event at Pukeiti.

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Council holiday hours and contacts

Christmas

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Taranaki Regional Council wishes everyone a safe and happy festive season. The Council office will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 until 8am on Thursday, 4 January 2024.

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