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
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
provisions of the Local Government
Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in accordance with section 79 of
the Act, determines 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/Walker
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Freshwater Implementation February Update
L Hawkins provided a freshwater Implementation update for
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
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
Flood defences protecting The Valley in New Plymouth have been strengthened by Taranaki Regional Council following the major weather event which hit the region in early July. The $350,000 work has been completed after the Waiwhakaiho River was inundated on 3 July and a 45-metre stretch of the berm adjacent to the stopbank near Mitre 10 Mega was washed away. The project got under way before a second weather event hit the region on 11 July and has included adding 1,800 tonnes of rock and bank
conditions
to include discharge onto land Discharge Permit 1319 Mountain Road, Inglewood Waiongana
25-11416-1.0 R2/11416-1.0 Bunnings Limited 7-Aug-25 New consent
To discharge stormwater and sediment into surface water and onto or into land in circumstances
where sediment from soil disturbance may enter water Discharge Permit 662 Devon Road, Waiwhakaiho Waiwhakaiho
25-11418-1.0 R2/11418-1.0 B & H Kelly Trust 11-Aug-25 New consent To construct and use a culvert for farm access purposes Land Use
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Stakeholder
engagement
• Consult and collaborate with a diverse range of external and internal
stakeholders to deliver the strategic goals of the Land and Water
team and wider Taranaki Regional Council.
• Develop and maintain professional networks across all relevant
sectors, identifying opportunities to leverage or collaborate on
projects that may benefit the Taranaki Regional Council.
• Represent the Taranaki Regional Council in relevant national forums
e.g.
email consents@trc.govt.nz.
Lodge the application by signing below and sending the completed form
to:
Mail: Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352.
Attention: Consents Administration Officer
Email: consents@trc.govt.nz (if application is emailed please do not mail a hard copy unless
requested to do so by the consents department.)
If you have not received an email acknowledgement for this application within 5 working days (for new
applications) or 10
existing efforts of many farmers. These plans will work with other regulations, including nitrogen caps, stock exclusions, intensive winter grazing regulations, regional plans and consent requirements. Currently, farmers and growers are not required to take any immediate action. They should continue with their usual activities and follow their existing farm plans. A FWFP must identify: The risks of adverse effects of farming activities on freshwater or freshwater ecosystems;
Actions that avoid, remedy,