Here's all the information about the rules around intensive winter grazing. What is intensive winter grazing?
Intensive winter grazing (IWG) is where large numbers of stock are confined over winter to small feeding areas planted with annual forage crops. If done poorly or too extensively it can result in negative effects on animal welfare and the environment. Proposed changes
The coalition Government's proposed IWG changes remove the requirement for a farmer to comply with the conditions in the
exclude stock from waterways on land where slope is 5° or less. The current stock exclusion rules came into force on 3 September 2020. These are in addition to the Council's riparian management programme, which also covers stock exclusion from waterbodies. If you have a Council Riparian Management Plan fully implemented following a full audit by a Land Management Officer before 3 September 2020, you already comply with both the Council and Government regulations. Click here for more information on how
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
to try the bus for holiday shopping, rewards regular users and helps everyone save a little extra just in time for Christmas. “We were thrilled by the 22% increase in passenger numbers from our last fare-free day and received great feedback from the community. “We hope that by offering fare-free Fridays, people will again enjoy the convenience, cost savings and eco-friendly benefits of taking the bus. It’s a stress-free way to get into town and back without worrying about parking or traffic
around me." Highly commended
Scarlett Bines and Amélie Staunstrup Moore - The Aqua Quack
For leadership, support of others and willingness to share ideas in making a significant contribution to Taranaki’s environment Scarlett Bines and Amélie Staunstrup Moore have developed the Aqua Quack, a remote-controlled device that aims to help nationally threatened whio, or blue ducks. The Spotswood College Year 10 students’ device checks water clarity, sending data to help conservation groups’ efforts to
co-located at the site and manufactures edible food products from raw material (mainly bone) from the
plant.
The Company holds 10 resource consents which include a total of 127 conditions setting out minimum
requirements to avoid or minimise adverse effects on the environment. The suite of consents authorise the
discharge of contaminants to land, water, and air from a range of activities on the site. Other consents
authorise abstraction of groundwater and surface water.
This report for the
The rohe of Te Atiawa extends from Te Rau o Te Huia along the coast to the Herekawe Stream, inland to Tahuna Tutawa, east to Whakangerengere, northeast to Taramoukou, and north back to Te Rau o te Huia. The area of interest encompasses part of Taranaki Maunga and Te Papakura o Taranaki and overlaps with Ngāti Mutunga (north-east), Ngāti Maru (east), Ngāti Ruanui (south), Ngāruahine (south) and Taranaki Iwi (west). * Wording taken from the Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Te Atiawa
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The matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation
to the matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information
and Meetings Act 1987 are as follows:
Item 11 – Confirmation of Public Excluded Executive Audit and Risk Minutes – 2 December 2024
That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely
to result in the
time. Please read these Client T&Cs carefully before using your TM card.
You understand that the terms and conditions of the Scheme, or eligibility criteria, may change in the future due to funding, policy or legislative changes or otherwise, including termination of the scheme in its entirety. The changes may be at any time and without prior notice. The Council will use reasonable endeavours to inform you of any changes and how they affect your use of the Scheme. The Council’s website shows the