The magic of Pukeiti has enchanted thousands of Taranaki people - but it's the science and deep knowledge behind the magic that captivated one recent visitor. Botanist, leading plant breeder and Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture president Dr Keith Hammett likens a good garden to a symphony, and he found himself in tune with Pukeiti’s stewards on his first visit for 25 years. “Taranaki should be proud,” he says, describing Pukeiti as a true botanic garden with much more value than the seasonal
You need to be aware of requirements and restrictions relating to the burning or rubbish or vegetation in urban areas, on the farm or at an industrial site. Urban (backyard burning) | Farm waste | Vegetation | Industrial Burning household rubbishBurning household rubbish or greenwaste in your back yard is banned if you live in a Taranaki urban area on a property smaller than 5,000 square metres and serviced by weekly rubbish collections. If your section is larger than 5,000 square metres,
You need to be aware of requirements and restrictions relating to the burning or rubbish or vegetation in urban areas, on the farm or at an industrial site. Urban (backyard burning) | Farm waste | Vegetation | Industrial Burning household rubbishBurning household rubbish or greenwaste in your back yard is banned if you live in a Taranaki urban area on a property smaller than 5,000 square metres and serviced by weekly rubbish collections. If your section is larger than 5,000 square metres,
From the toxic to the tasty, join Kate for a walk and talk and learn the fundamentals of fungi identification and ecology. Registration essential. https://taranakirc.nz/Fungiandmushrooms Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
uncommon indigenous flora or fauna
Area Grid reference Ecological values General description
Toko Wetland 2-3ha Q20:274 054 Ferns (Hypolepis distans) and spotless crake (Porzana tabuensis plumbea).
Other vegetation types include: pussy willow, raupo, Carex secta, native scrub
and submerged Plants.
A wetland tributary of the Patea River
Te Wawa Wetland 4ha P19:935 325 Spotless crake, flaxland and goldstripe gecko evident. Other vegetation types
include: raupo reedland and Carex
Concession information is loaded directly onto your Bee Card. This means that when you tag on and off the bus, you’ll automatically be charged the correct, discounted fare. If you have a question that isn't addressed on this page, contact the TRC Transport team at transport@trc.govt.nz or by private message on Facebook @taranakipublictransport. If you would like to speak to someone you can contact the team on 0800 BEE TRC (0800 233 872) (8am - 5pm weekdays only). What concession and discounts
your bus using a contactless debit or credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a prepaid Motu Move card. You don’t need to do anything right now. As we get closer to the switch, we’ll remind Bee Card users to use up their balances to make the transition smooth. You'll be able to receive a refund for the balance remaining on your Bee Card* and more information will be released about this closer to the launch. We'll make sure everyone knows about any actions they need to take well in advance. To learn
registered Bee Card. He also reminds people to ensure they have sufficient funds on their children’s Bee Card before 1 May. A single Citylink trip within New Plymouth costs $2 with a Bee Card or $3 cash. A one-way journey from Hāwera to New Plymouth on the Connector will cost $5 with a Bee Card or $6 cash. For more on fares and concessions go to www.trc.govt.nz/bus-fares-and-concession-types/ What you need to do: If your child has a Bee Card, top up with sufficient funds before 1 May. The new fares will
The Policy and Planning Committee deals with all policy matters, whether developed in-house or by third parties. Generally meets every six weeks.
The Main Field has been upgraded with improved drainage and the installation of hybrid ‘GrassMaster’ turf and the old lights have been placed with energy efficient LED lights. Preparation work ahead of installing the more resilient hybrid ‘GrassMaster’ Turf. Work on the Main Field was carried out during the West Stand repair project. . Will Bowden from New Zealand Turf Management Solutions brought his expertise as a grass guru to work alongside FieldTurfNZ to make the Main Field pitch perfect.