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.
Hughes/Cram
Policy and Planning Committee - Confirmation of Policy and Planning Minutes - 18 March 2025
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there is any change in soil health, and if so, the direction of that change in relation to previously assessed samples. Sixteen of our consent monitoring programmes also have a soil health or soil quality monitoring component to ensure the consented activity does not adversely affect soil health. Regional results
Results from the most recent survey, October to November 2012, showed that 81% of soil samples met target ranges for soil productivity and health. Biological functioning was consistent
also includes extra stops, making travel even more convenient. A further enhancement is on the horizon, with a fully accessible bus joining the fleet in March. Ms Gazley says this is a key step in improving transport accessibility, particularly for people needing to travel to Hāwera or Taranaki Base hospitals “This new bus will feature low floors and wheelchair access, ensuring a more inclusive service for all passengers. This is a significant step forward in making public transport more accessible
New regulations to protect wetlands were introduced in the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020 (NES-F) as part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms. For decades, protecting wetlands’ water quality and biodiversity values has been a priority for the Council and we have worked with Taranaki landowners to protect and enhance the region’s precious wetlands through our riparian and biodiversity programmes. Wetlands – swamps, marshes, bogs and the like – are the meeting
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.
Cloke/Walker
Public Transport update
C Gazley provided an update on the ongoing developments and plans of the region’s public transport
service.
Resolved
That the Taranaki