The People's Panel is a quick and easy way to give your feedback and ideas to help make Taranaki a great place to live, work and play. When you join, we will send you short surveys by email or you may be emailed invitations to attend an in-person event in your community to share your views. Public feedback helps ensure that Council policies and work reflects community aspirations, so get involved! How the People’s Panel works You will receive one email every month or so. Emails will either
Autumn has been a busy and productive time at Hollard Gardens. We’ve been collecting fallen leaves to use as a carbon source for composting and leaf mould, which will be used as a free, nutrient-rich mulch in the months ahead. Soil health remains a key focus. We’re applying organic fertilisers, including humic acid, to support root growth, balance pH and improve overall plant resilience. Autumn mulching helps lock in moisture, prevent runoff and protect the soil structure through winter, vital
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.
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That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely
The Regional Soil Plan addresses soil loss and soil health issues largely by non-regulatory methods, though there are limited rules. Soil Plan for Taranaki 2001 Download the full Plan here. Amendments have been made to the Plan 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 3.3 and 5 of the Plan or email the Council. Regional Soil Plan 2021
Winter has crept in with its usual mix of cold southerlies and confusing subtropical spells. Some trees have shed their leaves completely, while others are still hanging on. This is the time of year when we put the garden to bed, cutting back herbaceous plants, crown-lifting trees and repairing lawn patches. We’re also planting sun-loving South African species like Leucospermum on the dry banks above the tennis court and beginning a new project to link the formal plantings around the house with
Hollard Gardens is home to many of our native and introduced bird species, each with its own unique song and personality. Join the experts from Birds New Zealand on this guided walk as we discover the manu (birds) that call Hollard Gardens home. 🐦
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
Pukeiti is putting on a colourful show this season and the vireya collection is blooming beautifully. Azaleas, camellia sasanqua and hellebores are flowering throughout the garden, with the occasional rhododendron also making an appearance. The garden recently had an autumn feed with organic fertiliser and the team continues to lay mulch to nourish the beds. We’ve chip-sealed the path around the main lawn and the track to the Keiller Garden has been extended to create a scenic loop walk.
will be binding and apply for the 2028 and 2031 triennial
elections.
The poll is a vote to KEEP or REMOVE Taranaki Regional Council’s Māori constituency.
NOMINATIONS
Each candidate must be nominated on the appropriate nomination paper. Candidates
can complete and submit their nomination online at
esp.electionservices.co.nz/lge2025/TRC
Printed nomination forms are also available during normal business hours from Friday 4
July 2025 at:
• New Plymouth District Council’s Civic