Government Act 2002 to provide for the ongoing
management and efficient operation of flood protection and flood control works that are owned or controlled by the Taranaki Regional Council
(‘the Council’). These include flood protection schemes, floodways and areas of flood protection vegetation constructed and managed to prevent
damage, danger, or distress to the community from river flooding. It is crucial that these works function properly when needed.
People undertaking activities within the …
The year began with Taranaki's second driest January ever, with none of our monitored sites getting even a third of their normal rainfall for the month. Totals ranged from 8% to 29% of normal, with an average of 17%, and our monitored sites recorded rain only on three to seven days during the month. Stratford recorded just 13.5mm, its lowest January total since records began in 1998. Our monitored sites on Taranaki Maunga recorded 17% to 23% of their normal Janary rainfall, with rain on five to
the reference point. Where a grid
reference is used it is taken in the middle of the main river channel.
1. Mohakatino River
River mouth grid reference R18: 508-729 on Infomap 260, Ohura.
Coastal marine area boundary 10 metres downstream of the culvert at the confluence of the Mohakatino River and an unnamed tributary at or about grid reference
R18: 508-727.
2. Tongaporutu River
River mouth grid reference Q18: 489-639 on Infomap 260, Tongaporutu, being the upriver
Urban predator control looks to be paying off in New Plymouth, with new data showing a decline in the city’s rat population. In more good news, a new Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research report shows there has been an increase in fantails, grey warblers and silvereyes across New Plymouth over the past five years. These are promising signs that trapping is making a difference to our native birds, says Towards Predator-Free Taranaki’s Steve Ellis. “Our community should be proud of what it has
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