new service will be a considerable improvement,” says the Council’s Transport Services Manager, Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke says the new service will also provide more choice and options for existing and new passengers. “The times of the five existing services don’t have to be changed too much to accommodate the extra run.” New timetables are available from bus drivers, online at www.trc.govt.nz/2019route20/ or via Taranaki Public Transport on Facebook.
(the Council) considers the regular reporting of comprehensive and well-
considered compliance monitoring is vital to undergird:
• Community standing and reputation enhancement for companies that consistently attain good or
high levels of environmental performance. Informed feedback is appropriate and valuable, and
assists a proactive alignment of industry’s interests with community and Resource Management
Act 1991 expectations.
• A respectful and responsible regard for the
Tranzit Coachlines and the Taranaki Regional Council want all passengers to enjoy a comfortable and safe environment when using this service. All students and other passengers must understand and comply with this code of conduct. All passengers have the right to: Fair treatment and respect.
A friendly and efficient service.
A safe, comfortable and clean environment when waiting or travelling. You are responsible for: Your belongings and personal effects.
Your own behaviour.
Paying the correct
excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation
to the matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information
and Meetings Act 1987 are as follows:
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That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely
to result in the disclosure of information where the withholding of the information
visitors travel free but must have booked through the Taranaki District Health Board or their local health centre. Call Hāwera 278 9929, Stratford 765 7189 or New Plymouth 753 6139. SuperGold Card holders can travel for free on off-peak services between 9am and 3pm. SuperGold Card Concession must be applied to the Bee Card to receive the free travel. Any trips taken during peak time will incur the aplicable fare. Bus stops
The timetable lists designated bus stops but passengers may be picked up
relation to this decision; and in accordance with section 79 of
the Act, determines that it does not require further information, further assessment of options or
further analysis of costs and benefits, or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision
on this matter.
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that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local Government
Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with section 79
of the Act, determined that it does not require further information, further assessment of
options or further analysis of costs and benefits, or advantages and disadvantages prior to
making a decision on this matter.
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plants is eradication. Another 11 plants and two animals are classed as sustained control pests, which means the land owner or occupier is responsible. Of the active direct control sites, 43% are moth plant, 37% madeira vine, 13% giant reed, 7% climbing spindleberry with just two sites of Senegal tea. Pest plants are a huge threat to Taranaki’s native biodiversity as they smother native plants and spread easily, which makes control an ongoing challenge. “Unfortunately it’s rarely a quick fix. With
the potential to be disastrous for Taranaki. If it were to become established in one of our lakes or rivers it would be virtually impossible to remove so people really need to take this seriously.” The clams are prolific breeders, able to produce up to 70,000 juveniles a year. They can clog water-based infrastructure, such as electricity generation plants, irrigation systems and water treatment plants. They also compete with native species for food and space. Any water users moving from the
(LAWA) and Council websites. Council Water Quality Scientist Angela Collins says as water conditions can change quickly, swimmers should take simple precautions to keep themselves, their families and pets healthy. “The biggest one is to avoid swimming for three days after heavy or prolonged rainfall. That means any rain that leads to surface run-off, where you might see lots of water flowing in the gutters. “Rain washes pollutants, including animal and bird faeces, from the land into rivers, lakes