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
24-11302-1.0 11302-1.0 New Plymouth District Council 11-Oct-24 New consent To place and use a tree trunk weir within a natural inland wetland for stream restoration purposes in association with the Tangaroa Restoration Project Land Use Consent Corner of Armstrong Avenue and Dreaver Drive to the confluence of the Tangaroa Stream and the Waitara River, Waitara Waitara 24-11302-1.0 11303-1.0 New Plymouth District Council 11-Oct-24 New consent To remove a culvert within 100m of a natural inland
ideas and collaborations. For more information contact Josh Richardson at Venture Taranaki, josh@venture.org.nz, 06 759 5158. The PSP projects allow schools to work alongside scientists and tech experts on questions or problems that are relevant to them and have enduring educational value. This is the fourth round of PSP funding for Taranaki and for the previous three rounds TRC staff have been providing scientific support for environment-based projects run through schools. The
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
evidence was lodged. This field is 2.88 ha and this increases the total area irrigated to 16.06 ha - or a 22% increase in size. A plan showing the location of this area is attached as 'Attachment A', 7. The increase in area is likely to result in a similar percentage drop in nutrients leached from the irrigation block, and will provide additional operational flexibility for RNZ to manage irrigation and nutrient loading at the facility, 25450739 2 page Conclusion
predator control and biodiversity protection. Look at the projects here on the Mounga, up to the north at Parininihi, to the south at Lake Rotokare, or even in the eastern hillcountry at Purangi. And in between there are dozens of landowners doing similar work in small bush blocks and wetlands. Taranaki has built up a small army of professionals and volunteers with commitment, expertise and staying power in the field of predator control and biodiversity protection. Once again,
across – because we easily inhale these small particles into our lungs. These particles are referred to as PM10 (referring to their size) or as inhalable particulate (referring to their potential effect). Health effects from inhaling PM10 include increased mortality and the aggravation of existing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions such as asthma and chronic pulmonary diseases. Fine particulates come from sources such as burning coal, oil, wood, and petrol and diesel in domestic
HEP programme in the past). The purpose of annual SEM reports is to summarise monitoring activity results for the year and provide a brief interpretation of these results. Annual SEM reports act as ‘building blocks’ towards the preparation of the regional state of the environment report every five years. The Council’s first, or baseline, state of the environment report was prepared in 1996 (TRC, 1996a), summarising the region’s progress in managing environmental quality in Taranaki over
page June 2020 FRESHWATER REFORMS: TARANAKI UPDATE Key changes have improved the Government’s national freshwater policies. However, challenging details remain to be worked through. The Government last week announced its revised freshwater regulation regime, moderating its original approach in a number of areas and delaying a decision on any need for or the content of rules around nutrient limits. Generally, these changes are to be welcomed. They reflect the …
6. Public Excluded 6.1 In accordance with section 48(1) of the Local Government Information and Meetings Act 1987, resolves that the public is excluded from the following part of the proceedings of the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee Meeting on Monday 17 February 2020 for the following reasons: Item 7 – Confirmation of Confidential Minutes – 2 December That the public conduct of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the …