instance terrace edges, which are unstable and difficult to graze. The Taranaki Regional Council advocates conversion of steep erodible land to forestry, on faces where trees can be safely grown and harvested, and scrub retention or reversion to stabilise land too unstable for commercial forestry. The Council recognises that wholesale forestry conversion is neither necessary nor desired, and that afforestation is more likely to take the form of farm woodlot
instance terrace edges, which are unstable and difficult to graze. The Taranaki Regional Council advocates conversion of steep erodible land to forestry, on faces where trees can be safely grown and harvested, and scrub retention or reversion to stabilise land too unstable for commercial forestry. The Council recognises that wholesale forestry conversion is neither necessary nor desired, and that afforestation is more likely to take the form of farm woodlot
page 228TARANAKI AS ONE—Taranaki Tāngata Tū Tahi Waste minimisation A key part of waste minimisation is reducing and reusing waste, finding ways to reduce the waste created, or reusing materials that might otherwise be discarded. In an increasingly throwaway society, it is important to focus on recycling, reusing and recovery as key principles of minimising the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. Regional waste management In September 2008, the Waste Minimisation Act
page Application No. Consent No Applicant Lodged Date Application Type Description Activity type Location Catchment 24-11278-1.0 11278-1.0 South Taranaki District Council 10-Sep-24 New consent To install and use a culvert in an unnamed tributary of the Makino Stream for access purposes Land Use Consent Morea Road, Ararata Tāngāhoe 24-11298-1.0 11298-1.0 Debbie Christina Marshall 13-Sep-24 New consent To discharge on-site wastewater onto land within 25 metres of an unnamed tributary
whoever is in Government after polling day. Tourism and communications are big themes – events of the past few years have demonstrated the need for us to diversify. See www.trc.govt.nz/MtW/ Another talking point in the run-up to the election has been the environment, especially freshwater quality. Our cartoon series Talking on Water, which winds up this month, is aimed at highlighting freshwater issues that may not be widely known or understood, and thus
Council wants to achieve over the lifetime of the Strategy: Pathway and exclusion programmes to prevent the introduction of harmful plants and animals to the region, and reduce the effects of existing pests. Eradication programmes to target four harmful species not yet established or widespread in Taranaki. Sustained control programmes to target 14 pests that are having a regional effect on the environment and agriculture, with rules (in the Proposed Regional
We’re always after people that can help with leaflet drops and community information evenings. During an emergency you may be assigned to a water tank, go door knocking, or being on a cordon. Where does volunteering happen? Wherever you live in Taranaki, there is a role for you to play. The Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) is in New Plymouth. The ECC coordinates the emergency response across the region for large-scale events. Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs)
page Site Exit Plan URUTI - REMEDIATION NZ LTD Page 4 Document No:RU-650-1100-A Revision No:1.1 Date:26-7-2018 Controller: C Kay 1.0 Purpose of the Plan 2.0 General 1.1 Site Exit Plan 3.0 Site Exit Plan 3.1 Resource Consent Conditions Condition 28 and Condition 18 (Air discharge) • The consent holder shall prepare a Site Exit Plan which details how the site is going to be reinstated prior to the consent expiring or being surrendered. The
streambanks, and by industry and communities eliminating waste discharges to waterways, or significantly reducing their impact. We’re talking about millions of dollars and thousands of hours of work. And in the case of farmers, it’s been voluntary. But there’s more work ahead of us. The Government is taking a fresh approach to freshwater management, and new requirements have started to emerge. Those of you involved in activities that may affect rivers and streams should …
page For assistance or information on environmental education contact: Emily Roberts, Education Officer Taranaki Regional Council education@trc.govt.nz www.trc.govt.nz Every class at Stratford Primary participated in the school BioBlitz at King Edward Park, Stratford last term. They learnt how to hunt for bugs and identify plants and birds using resources provided through Backyard Biodiversity –Taiao Taiepa Ki Tua. Check out the huge diversity of species that