Water resilience reviewed by Council after major drought
A review of Taranaki’s water resilience and security is being undertaken by Taranaki Regional Council after the region was hit by a severe drought this summer. Working with the three district councils, government agencies, Venture Taranaki and other stakeholders, the Council study will identify how to better understand the current and future demand for water in the region. Taranaki had one of its driest summers ever in 2024/25 with some areas receiving less than half of the usual rainfall and