800,000 people. An email was sent to 5,500 registered Bee Card holders in Taranaki – the people who use our buses the most. Another email was sent to about 8,500 locals on our database. A dedicated web page was set up to enable easy, user-friendly engagement and we also happily received feedback the old-fashioned way via the post or face-to-face. Then we needed the community to play its part. While the survey was as user-friendly as possible, we knew that people’s time was precious and Council
recent years. The question now is how we build on this, especially when there is no guarantee or continued external funding for some of our programmes. “That’s a lot of information to take in so we’ve summarised things in a consultation document which sets out all the options including the key question of the impact on costs. We’re urging people to read this and we’re looking forward to hearing their views.” The consultation on the LTP runs from 10 March to 12 April and people can view the options
some unmonitored areas.
This is raw data and may not have 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
Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) from resource consenting.
Allow intensive winter grazing to occur as a permitted activity.
Make changes to low slope map and associated requirements from stock exclusion regulations. Stock exclusion in low sloped land will be managed under Freshwater Farm Plans. The new requirements are far-reaching and should not be ignored. If your farm or business is undertaking or planning operational changes or developments involving any aspect of fresh water or waterways, you should
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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Government Reform Strategic
Nominations for those wanting to take a run at Council are now open. If you want to stand for Taranaki Regional Council, nominations opened on 4 July and close on 1 August. There is an online portal where you can submit your nomination – head to taranaki.rc/stand from 4 July. The Council has 11 elected members; five from the New Plymouth Constituency, two from the North Taranaki constituency, two from the South Taranaki constituency, one from the Stratford constituency and one from the Māori
View our bus routes and timetables for the Citylink New Plymouth school and commuter services, as well as the Southlink and Connector services. Free Fridays this December – Ride for free! 🎉 Celebrate the holiday season with stress-free, cost-free travel! On 6th, 13th and 20th December, all Taranaki bus services are fare-free - no Bee Card or cash needed. Bee Cards are also free on these days from Taranaki retailers (limited number and one per person). Whether you’re heading to work, doing your
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