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The latest news releases from the Taranaki Regional Council.

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Pukeiti to host country’s best woodcrafters

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Thu 23 Nov 2023

After falling in love with the lathe he bought for his wife more than 40 years ago, Stratford woodworker Tony Waterson has never looked back.

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Awards honour region’s environmental heroes

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Thu 16 Nov 2023 5:00am

Groups and individuals who have gone above and beyond in their mahi to protect and care for the region have been honoured at this year’s Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards.

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Locals urged to avoid swimming after rain

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Tue 07 Nov 2023

People heading out to swimming spots across Taranaki this summer are being encouraged to wait a few days after heavy rain before diving in.

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Enjoy the water but stay safe this summer, says Taranaki Harbour Master

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Fri 13 Oct 2023 5:00am

Boaties are being reminded of the importance of carrying lifejackets for everyone enjoying a trip out to sea to keep all water users safe and sound this summer.

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Feedback sought on the next steps for Taranaki’s freshwater

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Mon 25 Sep 2023 5:00am

Taranaki Regional Council has launched its latest community conversation that will help shape how it manages the region’s freshwater.

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Thrice weekly bus service boosts Coastal Taranaki links

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Mon 25 Sep 2023 5:00am

A new bus service to strengthen transport links around the Taranaki coast is being trialled with the launch of an Ōpunake to New Plymouth (SH45) Southlink Coastal route.

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Taranaki Regional Council ready for future as Annual Report adopted

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Tue 19 Sep 2023 11:00am

Welcoming back fans to Yarrow Stadium, a 28% per cent rise in bus passengers and securing $2.5m in Towards Predator-Free Taranaki funding were among the notable success stories for Taranaki Regional Council in the last financial year.

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Public to have a say on Better Travel Choices strategy and managing speeds

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Mon 18 Sep 2023 5:00am

Taranaki people are being urged to have their say on the future of transport in the region including changes to speed limits on local roads and public transport improvements such as a proposed new bus to New Plymouth Airport.

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