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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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
The Freshwater Plan for Taranaki 2001 sets out the rules around using and protecting Taranaki’s freshwater resources. Amendments have been made to the Plan to comply with the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 and to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020. For further information please see sections 1.7 and 7 of the Plan or email the Council. TRC Regional
The torrential rain which hit Taranaki at the start of July saw many rivers hit incredible maximum flows of water including 417m³/sec in the Waiwhakaiho River at Egmont Village and 1,367m³/sec in the Waitara River at Bertrand Road. Figures from Taranaki Regional Council show flooding at the Tāngāhoe River in South Taranaki was a one-in-20-year event (with 349m³/sec maximum flow) and the Waitōtara River experienced a one-in-11-year flood when the region was deluged by a huge amount of rain on 3
environment. The regulations only apply to classifiable dams. These are dams that are four or more metres in height and stores 20,000 or more cubic metres volume of water, or other fluid. Owners of classifiable dams can read about their responsibilities under the regulations on the Building Performance website. The website provides step by step guides to support dam owners. The key requirements for owners of existing dams in Taranaki are to: Complete a potential impact classification (PIC) for the dam. Dam