Council news

The latest news releases from the Taranaki Regional Council.

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Check, Clean, Dry to stop the spread of hornwort

Hornwort at L. Lupton Herengawe web

Tue 21 Dec 2021

Hornwort has been discovered in a third Taranaki lake, reinforcing calls to Check, Clean, Dry and stop the spread of pests before it’s too late.

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Smoke and dust not worth the hassle

Smoke and dust

Mon 20 Dec 2021

The onset of warmer, drier weather brings a greater chance of smoke and dust issues, and Taranaki businesses and households are urged to take care to avoid falling foul of environmental requirements.

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When good pets go wild: Biosecurity risks of escaped pets

Kawe the eastern water dragon web

Thu 16 Dec 2021

We all love a unique pet, but did you know some escaped pets pose a major threat to our native animals, plants and ecosystems?

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Free bus travel on offer this festive season

Citylink buses in New Plymouth

Wed 01 Dec 2021

 Taranaki buses will be free for the next three Saturdays, helping locals get their Christmas shopping done the easy way!

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Church pastor inspires members to get trapping

Mark and Steve web

Wed 01 Dec 2021

A New Plymouth pastor with a love of birdlife is inspiring his congregation to get involved in trapping.

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Environmental efforts good reason for celebration

TRC Environmental Awards 2021

Tue 23 Nov 2021

It’s more important than ever to celebrate the tremendous energy that many put into improving the region’s environment, says Taranaki Regional Council Chair David MacLeod.

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Sea spurge alert at Ōakura Beach

Sea Spurge web

Tue 09 Nov 2021

Taranaki beachgoers are asked to keep their eyes peeled for the invasive plant sea spurge this summer, after it was discovered among sand dunes at Ōakura Beach.

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Stronger protection for the Taranaki coast

Interim Coastal Plan

Wed 03 Nov 2021

Important environmental, cultural and recreational features of the Taranaki coastline are now under greater protection as the region’s new coastal planning framework starts to take effect.

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