with a choice of locations. Price covers construction, installation, a plaque and maintenance for 10 years. Cost: $4,000 Children's Adventure Trail This planned attraction will include activities such as flying foxes in the unique Pukeiti setting. Base funding is already in place but with your help we can make it even more exciting! Cost: $7,000 To donate to any of these projects, or to make a general donation, please email support.pukeiti@trc.govt.nz.
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, 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. Hughes/Walker page Freshwater Implementation February Update L Hawkins provided a freshwater Implementation update for
New Plymouth has far fewer rats than it did five years ago, thanks to the efforts of thousands of dedicated backyard trappers. Towards Predator-Free Taranaki recently carried out its annual rat tracking monitoring at nine sites across the city. At each site 10 tracking tunnels were baited with peanut butter and left out for one fine night. In the morning, prints on an inked card revealed whether there were rodents or other creatures present. This year rats were detected at just 13% of the
The Connector runs six return trips Monday to Friday between Hāwera and New Plymouth, extending from and to Opunake on the first and last run. Info line: 0800 26 63 28 Connector timetable Hospital patients/visitors must book (for all services, no matter what time of day) by calling the TDHB - Hāwera 278 9929, Stratford 765 7189 or New Plymouth 753 6139. All other Connector bookings are no longer essential. WITT students travel for free and must produce a current WITT student ID card when
Taranaki residents are being urged to be cautious around rivers, with potentially toxic cyanobacteria detected earlier in the season than usual. Taranaki Regional Council has found exposed mats of cyanobacteria in four rivers - the Manganui, Waingongoro, Kaupokonui and Waiwhakaiho rivers - raising health concerns for both swimmers and pets. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, is a naturally occurring algae that often grows in rivers on rocks as thick brown or black mats. It has the
categories are below and more details about the winners and highly commended awardees, including video profiles, can be found at www.trc.govt.nz/award-winners/ Environmental Action in the Community: Rāhui Tīma - For working collaboratively to take action to protect or enhance the environment, or increasing understanding of environmental issues. This project is protecting shellfish along 70km of the Taranaki coastline, from the Herekawe Stream in New Plymouth to the Taungātara Stream just south of
Have you seen a dead or unhealthy kahikatea tree in Taranaki? Kahikatea (white pine) around the North Island are dying and experts are trying to figure out why. There have been reports of trees dying across the North Island and we’re aware of a handful of affected trees in Taranaki. We need to hear if there are more. Please keep an eye out and report any kahikatea: With yellow, brown or lost leaves, bare branches That are stalky, rotting or appear unhealthy or dead How to report it: Email a
keep a watching brief on the situation and be prepared for restrictions if the dry conditions continue or get worse. Fred McLay, the Council’s Director – Resource Management, says a combination of the La Niña weather system which emerged at the end of last year and the impacts of climate change, which is altering rainfall patterns, means restrictions may be needed on how much water can be safely taken from rivers and streams. “We’re keeping a close eye on rivers and streams in the region,
Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-FW) as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms and came into effect on 3 September 2020. As of 1 January 2025, these regulations were revoked and no longer apply. This means that resource consent is no longer required under the NES-FW for the conversion of non-dairy land to dairy farmland, however a consent may still be required under our Regional Freshwater Plan. If you are unsure or require clarification, please seek advice from Council on
The Can I Swim Here water quality monitoring has come to a close for the 2023/24 summer. Over the past five months, we took more than 850 routine water samples from 41 swim spots at rivers, lakes and beaches – with the results shared weekly on the Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA) website. The Taranaki pages had more than 28,000 views, which was awesome. A few reminders, especially for those hardy souls still heading out in the water: Stay alert for thick brown or black mats growing on rocks in