efforts we have already been making. Expect to
see deepening and more effective partnerships at
all levels of the Council.
Riding the tide of change
Message from the Chairman
David MacLeod
Chair, Taranaki Regional Council
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• What should we do about the TRC’s
offices, which are no longer fit for
purpose?
• What does the community feel
about the ownership of Port
Taranaki Ltd. Is it time for a change?
We’d welcome your feedback on any
or all of these issues. They’re all
produced by the Environment Court 2014 and
have prepared my evidence in accordance with those rules. My
qualifications as an expert are set out above.
7 I confirm that the issues addressed in this brief of evidence are
within my area of expertise.
8 I have not omitted to consider material facts known to me that might
alter or detract from the opinions expressed. I have specified where
my opinion is based on limited or partial information and identified
any assumptions I have made in
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Date 21 June 2021, 10am
Venue: Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford
Document: 2801665
Members Councillors N W Walker Committee Chairperson
M J Cloke
D L Lean
C L Littlewood zoom
M J McDonald
M P Joyce ex officio
Attending Mr M J Nield Director – Corporate Services
Ms R Johnson Finance Manager
Ms N Walsh Health and Safety Adviser
Miss L Davidson Committee Administrator
Apologies
prepared under the Local Government Act 2002 to provide for the ongoing
management and efficient operation of flood protection and flood control works that are owned or controlled by the Taranaki Regional Council
(‘the Council’). These include flood protection schemes, floodways and areas of flood protection vegetation constructed and managed to prevent
damage, danger, or distress to the community from river flooding. It is crucial that these works function properly when needed.
People
because it is the right thing to
do, to give Tangata whenua a full voice at the table as required by the Te
Tiriti o Waitangi.I am a member of Te Rongamou Community Action Group
who are educating and advocating for Maori Wards or Constituency for all
of Taranaki.The principles of the treaty referred as to the three p's are
partnership,participation and protection.These underpin the relationship
between local government and Maori.
Partnership involves working together with Iwi,Hapu,Wh?nau to develop
Davidson Committee Administrator
Apologies An apology was received from Councillor D L Lean.
MacLeod/Littlewood
Notification of There were no late items.
Late Items
1. Confirmation of Minutes – 29 March 2021
Resolved
That the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes and resolutions of the Executive, Audit
and Risk Committee held in the Taranaki Regional Council Chambers, 47 Cloten
road, Stratford on
closed 1.06pm
Acronyms commonly used in RTAG meetings
Acronym Meaning
AC Activity Class
AG2MM Awakino Gorge to Mt Messenger Programme
AMP Asset or Activity Management Plan
BC Business Case
CMP Corridor Management Plan
DC District council
DSI Deaths and Serious Injuries
GIS Geographic Information System
GPS Government Policy Statement on Land Transport
HNO Highways & Network Operations section of NZTA
IAF NZTA’s Investment Assessment
circumstances – guidance for each animal can be
found later in this factsheet.
Sheep and other animals are not included. The
Regulations also do not apply to beef and deer that
are not on low slope land or are not intensively
grazing.
What waterbodies must stock be
excluded from?
The Regulations apply to any lake, natural wetland
and any river that is wider than 1 metre anywhere in
the land parcel (measured as the bed width bank-to-
bank).
Tributaries are not
with waste reduction programmes and general guidance.
Surveys in 2019 and 2020 also helped understand the needs
and barriers faced by the business sector in reducing waste.
The Resource Wise Business Programme helps businesses
reduce waste to landfill in the commercial and industrial
sector. Businesses attend introductory workshops, nominate
two or more waste champions and commit to the four-year
programme. A waste minimisation officer conducts yearly
audits with
Group Meetings
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Acronyms commonly used in RTAG meetings
Acronym Meaning
AC Activity Class
AG2MM Awakino Gorge to Mt Messenger Programme
AMP Asset or Activity Management Plan
BC Business Case
CMP Corridor Management Plan
DC District council
DSI Deaths and Serious Injuries
GIS Geographic Information System
GPS Government