Chemical spraying for weed and pest control is generally permitted without needing resource consent. SprayingThe sprays and any drift should be limited to your property to avoid any effects on neighbours or non-target areas. What you need to ensureSpraying for weed and pest control is generally permitted without a resource consent provided you comply with the following requirements. Operator qualifications
Anyone carrying out spraying must be properly qualified – they must hold a current GROWSAFE
Chemical spraying for weed and pest control is generally permitted without needing resource consent. SprayingThe sprays and any drift should be limited to your property to avoid any effects on neighbours or non-target areas. What you need to ensureSpraying for weed and pest control is generally permitted without a resource consent provided you comply with the following requirements. Operator qualifications
Anyone carrying out spraying must be properly qualified – they must hold a current GROWSAFE
and
put these into practice in your work.
Be an agent for change – Always be on the lookout for ways to do things better, faster or
smarter and be an active participant in the continuous improvement culture.
Be digitally savvy – Understand and be competent in the use of digital technologies relevant
to your role, including processing and storage of Council information in line with relevant
policies.
Emergency planning and response – Where required, participate in emergency
authority.
Background
3. The attachments show resource consent applications, certificates of compliance and
deemed permitted activities that have been investigated and decisions made by officers
of the Taranaki Regional Council. They are activities having less than minor adverse
effects on the environment, or having minor effects where affected parties have agreed
to the activity. In accordance with sections 87BB, 104 to 108 and 139 of the Resource
Management Act 1991, and pursuant to
Council:
a) receives the schedule of resource consents granted and other consent processing actions,
made under delegated authority.
Background
3. The attachments show resource consent applications, certificates of compliance and
deemed permitted activities that have been investigated and decisions made by officers
of the Taranaki Regional Council. They are activities having less than minor adverse
effects on the environment, or having minor effects where affected parties have agreed
in our waterways and marine environment. Who can apply?Hill country farmers can apply for Council funding to undertake soil conservation projects that meet project and funding criteria. To be eligible, farmers need to have a Council farm plan in place on their property. Once the agreed plan is developed, the farmer is eligible to apply for funding assistance to implement works that qualify. To request a Council farm plan or to apply for funding, fill out our contact form here and we will get back
in our waterways and marine environment. Who can apply?Hill country farmers can apply for Council funding to undertake soil conservation projects that meet project and funding criteria. To be eligible, farmers need to have a Council farm plan in place on their property. Once the agreed plan is developed, the farmer is eligible to apply for funding assistance to implement works that qualify. To request a Council farm plan or to apply for funding, fill out our contact form here and we will get back
the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) receives the schedule of resource consents granted and other consent processing actions,
made under delegated authority.
Background
3. The attachments show resource consent applications, certificates of compliance and
deemed permitted activities that have been investigated and decisions made by officers
of the Taranaki Regional Council. They are activities having less than minor adverse
effects on the environment, or having minor effects where
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.
Cram/Filbee
Freshwater Implementation Update
L Hawkins provided an update on the Freshwater Implementation project.
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) received the March 2024 update on the Freshwater Implementation
Merrilands/Highlands Park: Two bus stops have been decommissioned - Kauri Street (near #26) and Mangorei Road (near #193).
The bus route will continue on Riversdale Drive, turn onto Turakina Street and back onto Mangorei Road.
Alternative stops include Riversdale Drive (near #48) or Mangorei Road (near #221). Don't forget, you can also hail and ride this bus service.
The Connector: Additional bus stops have been added on Coronation Avenue for your convenience.
The northbound bus stop is near #192 Coronation Ave