boats which must have properly fitted lifejackets or personal floatation devices on board include yachts, sailing dinghies, power boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and waka ama. “It’s important to remember this isn’t just for boaties using the harbour at Port Taranaki. We want everyone on the water across Taranaki to please keep safe including those exploring estuaries and inland waterways.” As well as having a lifejacket on board, Mr Parr also recommends: Having at least two forms of
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,
Changes are coming to how farmers, industry, businesses and communities use freshwater and Taranaki Regional Council wants the public’s help to shape the new rules. The Council has organised 16 drop-in sessions from 17 June to 1 July where staff will be on hand to answer questions about proposed freshwater targets aimed at improving water quality in Taranaki’s rivers and streams in the short, medium and long term. Chair Charlotte Littlewood says the drop-in events are being held across the
locals and visitors. Readers will discover iconic destinations around the region like Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Puke Ariki, the Clifftop Garden and Pukeiti. “One of the things I liked about my original book Waffle goes to New Plymouth was that all families could visit the places Waffle went to regardless of income. So many of the places in the new book are also free or only a few dollars to enter." Whetu the kea and Waffle will be hitting the road later this year as they continue to explore places around
constituency, two in the South Taranaki constituency, one in the Stratford constituency and one in the Taranaki Māori constituency. Electors on the general electoral roll vote in either the New Plymouth, North Taranaki, South Taranaki or Stratford constituency, depending where they live. Those on the Māori electoral roll elect a councillor in the Taranaki Māori constituency. Taranaki constituency map Who can vote? Anyone who is enrolled can vote in the election and have a say on the people who will make
in our biodiversity crown’ that have significant indigenous biodiversity values for the Taranaki region. Collectively known as KNEs, these sites are significant because: Bush cover is representative of original indigenous vegetation now much depleted.
And/or they are home to threatened or regionally distinctive flora and fauna.
And/or they connect or buffer other sites of value. Qualifying KNEs are recorded in our ever-expanding Inventory of Key Native Ecosystems, which has baseline information
been subjected to a quality control process. All efforts are made to ensure the integrity of the data, but the Council cannot guarantee its accuracy, or its suitability for any purpose. See the full terms and conditions for the use of environmental data(external link). MONITORED SITES RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION Related links Monthly rainfall norms Current monitoring data
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Council, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford. We also sell Trapinator and PODI possum traps for $50. If you’re unsure about using a trap, we will also provide assistance and discuss options you’re comfortable with. You may also find the following video helpful: Backyard rat trapping: A step by step guide Already got your trap? When you get your trap, be sure to register on the Trap.NZ website or app. Recording your trap location, catches and trap checks helps us monitor the success of the project and identify
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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