Here is where you can find information about the Coastal Terraces FMU. The Coastal Terraces Freshwater Management Unit (FMU) consists of small groundwater spring-sourced catchments that rise in the northern and southern coastal areas of the region, and drain directly to the coast rather than into larger rivers. This FMU is unique in that its catchments drain neither the Maunga nor Eastern Hill Country. While the majority of land in the Coastal Terraces is used for intensive dairy farming, the
Here is where you can find information about the Northern Hill Country FMU. The Northern Hill Country Freshwater Management Unit (FMU) stretches from the Onaero River catchment in the west, northeast to Mōhakatino and inland to the Waitara River catchment. Much of this landscape is covered in native forest, combined with a mixture of dry stock farming and exotic forestry. Urenui is the largest settlement in the FMU, with a population of around 500 people. The Northern Hill Country is one of six
Here is where you can find information about the Southern Hill Country FMU. The Southern Hill Country Freshwater Management Unit (FMU) covers most of the south east of our region. The FMU is split into a west and east sections by the Pātea Catchment, which forms its own FMU. The eastern section is heavily forested hill country which gives way to cleared valleys toward the coast. To the west, lower lying land is predominantly used for dairy farming. The coastal margins have their own small
Sunshine, food and music will take over Tūpare Gardens for a free family event on 11 February. Performing is local folk trio Turkey the Bird who have made a name for themselves on the New Zealand music scene for their unique sound and comedic personalities. ‘Token Kiwi’ band member Sol Bear Coulton picked up the banjo after watching the film Deliverance as a kid and is looking forward to introducing Turkey the Bird to local audiences at Tūpare. “Although we live in Taranaki we don’t play here
The team has been diligently preparing for the upcoming planting season. Weed control has been a top priority, focusing on tackling the usual suspects like lotus. Mulch has been ordered and will be applied in autumn to nurture the soil. In the Misty Knoll, there are plans for more support planting to enhance seasonal interest and improve soil structure. The Keiller Garden is looking vibrant, showcasing a stunning array of Asters, Helenium, and Rudbeckias in full bloom. The Vireya collection
We're excited to announce an important update regarding the Your Connector bus service. Over recent times, the Your Connector bus has experienced increased demand, especially during Monday mornings and Friday afternoons, leading to overcrowding concerns, particularly for our boarding school students. Recognising the significance of ensuring a safe and comfortable travel environment, we've taken swift action to address this issue. A new boarders' bus service will commence on Monday, 4 March and
all media, so that a consent holder’s use of water, air, and land should be considered
from a single comprehensive environmental perspective. Accordingly, the Council generally implements
integrated environmental monitoring programmes and reports the results of the programmes jointly. This
report discusses the environmental effects of Methanex’s use of water, land and air, and is the 41st
combined annual report by the Council for Methanex or preceding companies operating the same site.
Tūpare came alive to the sound of folk music, as about 1500 people packed the river flat for a free concert last month. Performing was local folk trio Turkey the Bird who have made a name for themselves on the New Zealand music scene for their unique sound and comedic personalities. ‘Token Kiwi’ band member Sol Bear Coulton was looking forward to introducing the band to local audiences at Tūpare. “Although we live in Taranaki we don’t play here often so it was cool to play for free to people
Enjoy a guided walk (all gardens) or a mobility vehicle tour (Pukeiti only) this summer.
lighter than long-term August highs. The maximum
wind gust recorded in August was 112.68km/hr at Waitōtara at Ngutuwera on 29 August.
Report date: 9 September 2025.
Supply of environmental data - General terms and conditions
The enclosed information is the highest quality data the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) is currently able to provide. Some or all
of the data being provided may not yet have been audited however, and is therefore subject to change.
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