page DESCRIPTION The variable oystercatcher is an endangered, endemic species in New Zealand. They are large heavily-built shore birds, found on sandy beaches, sandspits or feeding in tidal estuaries. Adults have black upper parts and their under parts vary from all black through a range of black and white markings. They have a conspicuous long bright orange bill (longer in females), and stout, coral-pink legs. They are 47cm to 49cm long and weigh up to
opportunity to say a massive thank you and celebrate results of schools we have worked with during Term 3; your efforts are already making a real difference! For those not yet on board, check out what you’re missing out on! If you are interested, get in touch (education@trc.govt.nz) and we can hatch an exciting project plan based at your school or a suitable green space close to your school. Here is a general overview of the educational programme that we currently offer at the Council.
government co-investment in river management for future flood protection should be included in Budget 2020. The need is for river management and flood protection schemes to be re- purposed and upgraded, or renewed, to meet contemporary challenges, including adaption to cope with climate change-induced flood events. The schemes must also satisfy a wider spectrum of community, environmental, cultural and economic objectives than in the past. page
page 143 CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I S chedu le 2 – Coas t a l a rea s o f ou t s t an d ing va lue Schedule 2 – Coastal areas of outstanding value This Schedule identifies eight areas of outstanding natural character and nine areas that are outstanding natural features or landscapes. A values table and map for each area is included below. Information included within this Schedule has been informed by the report Regional landscape
Rates WW noted that those projects that are important (rated high priority) will get enhanced FAR - between base FAR and 100% depending on each AO. Low cost/low risk projects (under $1m) aren’t included. VL noted advanced FAR – do it now (only available for this NLTP period). SH noted that an end of life structure would more likely gain a high rating. SB suggested safety or access related projects would be key strategies on GPS – advanced FAR. CW confirmed the Bell Block to
Marine Oil Spill Marine Oil Spill Assessment (two pages) Regional Council Request for Maritime NZ Assistance Aerial Surveillance Observer Log Summary of Forms Pollution Incident Evaluation Form This form is to be completed by the initial recipient of a reported oil spill. If the spill is reported to Maritime NZ this will be done by the RCCNZ, and if the spill is reported to the Regional Council, by the Pollution Hotline or equivalent. Notification of a Marine Oil Spill
page page Project Number: 420W1016 DISCLAIMER This report has been prepared by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited (GNS Science) exclusively for and under contract to Taranaki Regional Council. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by GNS Science, GNS Science accepts no responsibility for any use of, or reliance on any contents of this Report by any person other than Taranaki Regional Council and shall not be liable to any
with people | car ing for Taranaki The challenge • 286 primary river systems • 530 named rivers • 14,600km of riverbanks on the ring plain (same length as entire New Zealand coastline, – or >UK + Ireland, – or 2x Denmark coastline, – or 3x Spain coastline) • Average of 6km streambank per farm, and up to 35km per farm • Loss of native scrub and forest during settlement 1840s-1860s page Working with people | car ing for
Rocky Shore Studies See the flyer in this newsletter for details. Professional Development - 2012 Bits ‘n’ Pieces By the time you read this newsletter you will know who has won the Rugby World Cup, one way or the other the event was a huge success. As you know the three games in New Plymouth went off virtually without a hitch, much to the relief of many, including those at the Council charged with scheduling bus services to and from the stadium on match days. I
by: Chris Phillips Portfolio Leader – Managing Land & Water Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Disclaimer This report has been prepared by Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research for Taranaki Regional Council. If used by other parties, no warranty or representation is given as to its accuracy and no liability is accepted for loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information in it. Crown copyright ©. This copyright work is licensed under