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
a rule in this plan or by regulations. This means that unless a specific rule in
this section of the plan provides otherwise, then it will be necessary for any discharge to air from a particular industrial
or trade premises to be authorised by a resource consent obtained through the full application and assessment
process set out within Part VI of the Act.
Section 15(2) of the Act provides that discharges to air from any other source are regulated only if covered by a rule
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It’s time to vote for the TRC decision makers
Voting documents can be returned by
post or hand delivered at the following
locations between 9 September and 10
October during normal business hours,
and on Saturday 11 October between
9am to noon:
New Plymouth District Council
• New Plymouth District Council, Civic
Centre, 84 Liardet Street, New
Plymouth
• Bell Block Library and Service Centre,
188 Parklands Avenue Shopping
Centre, Bell Block
• Inglewood
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DESCRIPTION
The Northern New Zealand dotterel / Tūturiwhatu is an At Risk – Recovering
endemic species in New Zealand. They are shorebirds, found on sandy
beaches or tidal estuaries. Dotterels are well camouflaged in their habitat. At
270mm tall they are largely grey with an off-white belly that becomes
flushed with a rusty-orange colour in the breeding season.
DISTRIBUTION, BREEDING AND FEEDING
The Northern New Zealand dotterel is now only present in the North Island.
the context of this Tendering
and Contracting Manual, reference to the Council includes any officer of the
Council who is authorised to act on the Council’s behalf with respect to the
provision of public transport services.
Electronic ticketing
machine (ETM)
means the electronic ticketing machine system specified by the Council in the
Request for Tender or such other ticketing system as specified by the Council in
writing from time to time.
Evaluation panel means the
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
informed where to
swim safely. The most checked Taranaki site on LAWA
was the Merrilands Domain on the Waiwhakaiho
River. If you’re brave enough for a winter swim,
remember to avoid swimming for three days after
heavy or prolonged rain. If the water looks unusually
murky or smelly, it’s better to wait for another day.
Connector boost
Travelling between Hāwera and New Plymouth is
now easier and more accessible. The Connector
bus service has expanded to six return trips per
weekday, with a
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
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