Are you a bus user or would like to start using public transport? Or is road safety and how speed is managed something you want to talk about? Or do you want more opportunities for walking or getting out and about on your bike? Taranaki Regional Council has launched a wide-ranging community conversation giving everyone in the region the chance to have a say on the future of transport with the views helping to shape public transport, cycling and walking, road speeds and safety. Council Chair
District councils can work with Taranaki schools to help them minimise their own waste, as well as educating pupils about waste minimisation and recycling. Did you know most schools in the Taranaki region receive recycling bins and collection of recyclables for free? District councils may be able to offer advice or assistance in setting up a recycling system, improving your current system or any other area of waste minimisation you may need. To find out what's available and who to talk to, go
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
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
section 48(1) for
the passing of this resolution
Reason for passing this
resolution in relation to each
matter
Item 11:
In accordance with Section 48(1)
of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act
1987, this is to be considered
with the public excluded as the
public conduct of the whole or
relevant part of the proceedings
would be likely to prejudice the
maintenance of the law,
including the prevention,
investigation,
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
Policy and Planning Committee - Confirmation of Policy and Planning Minutes - 4 February 2025
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Freshwater Implementation February Update
L Hawkins provided a freshwater
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.
Gibbs/Cram
Crown Minerals Amendment Bill Submission
F Kiddle provided an overview of the Crown
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
recommendations therein.
Walker/White
Public Excluded
Item 10: Confirmation of public excluded Operations and Regulatory minutes – 15 October 2024
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 for which good reason for withholding would exist under section 6
(a) and section 7 (2) (a) and (2) (g) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
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