Act 1991 and monitoring
The RMA primarily addresses environmental ‘effects’ which are defined as positive or adverse, temporary or
permanent, past, present or future, or cumulative. Effects may arise in relation to:
a. the neighbourhood or the wider community around an activity, and may include cultural and social-
economic effects;
b. physical effects on the locality, including landscape, amenity and visual effects;
c. ecosystems, including effects on plants, animals, or habitats,
greater, and high flows were only 36% of typical highs while mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 17.8°C, an average of 0.4°C cooler than normal. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 16.7°C, which is 0.8°C cooler than long-term February averages. The maximum air temperature recorded in February was 28.7°C at Inglewood at Oxidation Ponds. The maximum wind gust recorded in February was 129km/hr at Waitotara at Ngutuwera. February 2024 Environmental Data
Every year, we make decisions that affect the community and members of the public around Taranaki. That's why we want your input. We understand that you'd like more transparency from us about our work and timeframes, so we we hope the below information on our upcoming consultations will be useful and help with your planning. Natural Resources Plan The Council intends to combine its freshwater, soil and air quality plans, and Regional Policy Statement into one Natural Resources Plan. This Plan
plant located on Kohiti Road, Okaiawa in the
Inaha Stream catchment. Raw material from animal processing plants and fallen farm stock are received at
the plant and processed into a range of inedible products. Taranaki Bio-Extracts Ltd (TBE) is co-located at
the site and manufactures edible food products from raw material (mainly bone) from the TBP plant.
TBP holds 10 resource consents which include a total of 127 conditions setting out minimum requirements
to avoid or minimise adverse
Council on telephone (06)765-7127 or email consents@trc.govt.nz.
Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
Before lodging this application you must seek comment from applicants for customary title under the Marine and
Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011. Please contact consents Administration Staff at consents@trc.govt.nz for
their contact details.
Lodge the application by signing below and sending the completed form to:
Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713,
Here you will find the technical reports to provide further background information about freshwater in Taranaki. Technical Information Dissolved oxygen and Ecosystem metabolism TRC Interim technical memorandum Dissolved oxygen and Ecosystem metabolism NOF baseline state September 2023 [PDF, 1.3 MB] E. coli and cyanobacteria TRC Technical memorandum E. coli and cyanobacteria NOF baseline state September 2023 [PDF, 2.5 MB] Fish Index of Biotic Integrity TRC Technical memorandum Fish Index of
Select the appropriate form to give the Council notice of permitted activity relating to forestry or the coast. Permitted activity advice - Coastal Plan Permitted activity advice - forestry
Imaginations will run wild at Hollard Gardens' Family Corner with the addition of The Hollard Pearl, a new pirate ship ready to take young visitors on endless adventures. Designed and constructed by local craftsman Lars Binsbergen, The Hollard Pearl promises an immersive experience for children and families, enhancing the already vibrant atmosphere of the Family Corner. To mark the occasion, a pop-up pirate party was held, with prizes awarded for the best-dressed pirates. Regional Gardens
Download editions of Recount, the Council's former newsletter that was published between 1990 and 2017. If you are seeking an edition earlier than listed here, call the Council's Communications Team on 0800 736 222 or email media@trc.govt.nz. Recount 106 - September 2017 (2.2 MB pdf) More newsletters Recount 106 - September 2017 (2.2 MB pdf) Recount 105 - June 2017 (1 MB pdf) Recount 104 - March 2017 (1.6 MB pdf) Recount 103 - December 2016 (3.8 MB pdf) Recount 102 - September 2016 (1.1 MB pdf)
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. The data reveals buses in Taranaki carried a total of 744,037 passengers across 42,973 bus trips last year, showcasing the community's growing reliance on public transport. The year also saw the Transit app, a free real-time bus journey and planning tool, go from strength to strength and continue to gain popularity among bus users, boasting