composition
are recorded and entered into the NIWA LakeSPI database, which calculates a Native Condition Index, an
Invasive Impact Index and an overall LakeSPI Index. A higher LakeSPI and Native Condition Index denotes
better lake ecological condition and higher Invasive Impact Index denotes poorer Lake Condition.
Theoretically, a pristine lake with diverse native submerged vegetation, unimpacted by human activities or
invasive species, would score a LakeSPI Index of 100%, a Native
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. Starting early November, the route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with two return trips a day and replaces a previous service which only operated on a Friday. The boost in coastal bus links by Taranaki Regional Council follows feedback from the community earlier in the year on public transport and comes as the
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CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I S chedu le 4 – S ign i f i c an t i n d igenou s b iod i ve r s i t y
Schedule 4 – Significant indigenous biodiversity
This schedule identifies indigenous species, ecosystems and habitats identified as being regionally significant for their coastal indigenous biodiversity values.
Schedule 4A includes a table identifying coastal indigenous flora and fauna species identified as threatened or at risk of extinction as
water is also good. There has been improvement or no
significant change in nitrogen levels in the past 19 years. Overall trends of improvement are more apparent
in recent years. The majority of sites meet NIWA guidelines for most water uses, most of the time.
David MacLeod (Chairman) and Basil Chamberlain (Chief Executive), Taranaki Regional Council.
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It’s important to note that pressures on our freshwater resource are stable compared with many
to the Council’s website for a copy of the full report.
Workshop attendees had the opportunity to articulate their aspirations for the region’s
freshwater by writing or drawing details that illustrate what freshwater in Taranaki might look
like. Below is a summary of the ideas raised:
Healthy, resilient ecosystems including the protection and improvement of habitat
and looking after threatened species. The interconnectedness of the health of the
water and health of the community was
function, design,
and use, while maintaining efficiencies across the network. The RSMP includes principles and objectives
to guide the speed management approaches of the region’s road controlling authorities1.
Speed management – what is it and why does it matter?
‘Imagine an Aotearoa where everyone can get to where they’re going safely. Where it’s safe to drive to
work and home again or visit whānau and friends. Where it’s safe to ride bikes and let tamariki walk to
school.
From Monday 30 October, the new Southlink Coastal Ōpunake to New Plymouth (SH45) bus timetable comes into effect. This route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with two return trips a day and replaces the existing Southlink Ōpunake to New Plymouth bus service which only operates on a Friday. We've made these changes due to feedback we received from the community earlier on in the year on public transport. Bee Card is the preffered method of payment on this service. You can find out
Taranaki Regional Council on telephone (06)765-7127 or email consents@trc.govt.nz.
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Council on telephone (06)765-7127 or email consents@trc.govt.nz.
Lodge the application by signing below and sending the completed form
to:
Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352.
Attention: Consents Administration Officer
Email: consents@trc.govt.nz (if application is emailed please do not mail a hard copy unless
requested to do so by the consents department.)
If you have not received an email acknowledgement for this application within 5 working days