those species recorded by the Taranaki Regional Council, an additional three new species
were recorded by NIWA in April 2012 when commissioned by TrustPower to assess the
hornwort community. It is unlikely that these other species will ever become abundant.
Hornwort on the other hand is considered highly invasive, and is expected to eventually
become dominant, out-competing E. densa and L. major. While this is not expected to cause
significant impacts on the ecology of Lake Rotorangi or on the
Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki pursuant to Clause 5
of the First Schedule of the RMA, on or around 24 February 2018
5. notes that the rules within the Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki will have immediate
legal effect upon public notification pursuant to Part 86B(3) of the RMA.
Lean/Walker
7. Public Excluded
In accordance with section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987, it is resolved that the public is excluded from the following part of
(consuming water contaminated with BTEX), inhalation (exposure
to BTEX present in the air) or absorption through the skin. Inhalation of BTEX can occur while pumping or
pouring gasoline or while using products containing the substance. Absorption of these chemicals can
occur by spilling gasoline onto one's skin. Acute exposures to high levels of gasoline and its BTEX
components have been associated with skin and sensory irritation, central nervous system depression, and
effects on the
ultimate experience seeing and hearing
birds in a predator-free environment, book a
trip to Rotokare Scenic Reserve (email
educator@rotokare.org.nz). Or Experience
Purangi for a lesson about kiwi, targeted at
new entrants (info@experiencepurangi.co.nz).
Through predator control efforts, it’s exciting
to think of the changes that this generation of
school-goers will witness to bird life over the
next 30 years. For this to happen, we all need
to get on board, so the sooner
provision for external parties to join meetings
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option A will be the default options when speaking and moving motions, unless
further direction is provided by the Chairperson at the outset of any meeting,
committee meeting or joint committee meeting where standing orders apply
without public forums as a matter of course noting that public forums maybe
held with the chairperson of the meeting’s discretion
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and Howard Hughes, Eltham
Taranaki Conservationists
Dawne Morton, Bird Rescue
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust
“Farmers, businesses and Councils are
spending millions to protect and enhance the
environment, and just as important are the
hours and sweat invested by volunteers, as
individuals or groups, in projects big and
small, and the work of teachers striving to
instil in their young charges a respect for the
environment.”
This year’s awards take the total to
while the
south-western half also is identified as a priority terrestrial habitat
for Taranaki.
Sustainability - Positive The site is of a good size and well connected to surrounding
habitat. Key ecological processes still influence the site. Under
appropriate management, it can remain resilient to existing or
potential threats
Other Management Issues
Habitat Modification - Medium While currently ungrazed, the damp open valley floor has been
fully cleared
be in to win some amazing
prizes by entering the Taranaki 2050 Crea�ve Compe��on.
Create a piece of art, crea�ve wri�ng, or design a diagram/
infographic that highlights your vision of what Taranaki should
be like in the year 2050.
Check out the Taranaki 2050 website for more details
www.taranaki2050.org.nz.
Great ideas and links!
NatureWatch have changed their name.
Check out the new App iNaturalist.
Enviroschools artwork
Do you like our logo, Atua pictures and collages?
progressing and the forecast for the rest of the year.
This QOR presents the achievement of the programmes of work established by the Council in the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.
Except as noted below the Council is achieving all the measures and targets established in the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.
The following performance measures are noted as being orange. That is, performance to date is at risk of not achieving the target or
there is a risk that the year-end performance may not
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CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I S chedu le 6 – S ign i f i c an t i n d igenou s b iod i ve r s i t y
Schedule 6 – Significant indigenous biodiversity
This schedule identifies indigenous species, ecosystems and habitats identified as being regionally significant for their coastal indigenous biodiversity values. Schedule 6A includes a table
identifying coastal indigenous flora and fauna species identified as threatened or at risk of