prone to pollution. The results were similar to the previous year. Council Director - Environment Quality, Abby Matthews, says that while water quality is generally good in Taranaki lakes, some do occasionally experience cyanobacteria blooms, also known as blue-green algae or algal blooms. “While bacteria levels are generally low, some of our lakes experience potentially harmful algal blooms, which can make people and dogs sick if they come into contact with or ingest the algae. It’s important lake
Taranaki Regional Council is now livestreaming all of its meetings, giving the public more opportunities to get involved in local democracy. The public can already attend meetings but will now be able to watch decisions being made by the elected members from their home or office. Chair Charlotte Littlewood urged members of the public to go online and find out more about the work being done around Taranaki by the Council. “Our region is a special place and your elected members are making some
It’s that time of year again when I hit the road to visit our ex-situ partner gardens, checking in on the plants they’re growing on our behalf and delivering a few more. The project now spans 12 sites, from Kerikeri to Gore and east to Galatea in the Bay of Plenty. To date, we’ve distributed around 900 plants, replicating the Pukeiti collection by placing them where the microclimate suits them best. Spring is the ideal time for this work. As soil temperatures rise, new plantings can establish
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
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
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
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
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,
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