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Mt Messenger Bypass
A better and safer road
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Mt Messenger Bypass
What we’re doing
• Environment Court hearing
• Ecology programme
• Engagement with landowners,
iwi, communities, councils and
other key stakeholders
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Environment
Court
• 6 appeals
• Mediation
• Hearing on 15
and 22 July
2019
Council hearing
Aug - Oct 2018
• Consents
granted / NoR
Dec 2018
Lodgement,
Dec 2017
• Notification
period, Jan -
improvement works at the Weymouth St level crossing for pedestrians. Options ranging from
an underpass and automatic gates were considered.
Project 2 — Total cost $210,000 to design, construct and trial various pedestrian safety mitigation
devices along the Coastal Walkway in New Plymouth. Footpath decals, illuminated LEDs in the
footpath and voice message devices are being installed and trialled.
Location: New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Scope and duration: Details of work are as above.
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Taranaki Regional Council
New Plymouth Constituency
Electing 5 Regional Councillors
Craig WILLIAMSON
My principal place of residence is in the New
Plymouth Constituency area.
For the past nine years as a Councillor I've
advocated for regional plans and policies that
ensure we encourage the best possible care of
our natural resources while protecting and
enhancing our coastline and waterways, at the same time
facilitating growth, prosperity, jobs and opportunities in our
Surfacing SH43
Background to variation request
SH43 has been experiencing an increase in tourism traffic, with the 12km unsealed section
through the Tangarakau Gorge becoming more of an inhibitor as tourist numbers grow through
the central plateau and the Taranaki Region.
The Taranaki Economic Development Action Plan has prioritised the sealing of SH43 as one of
the top priorities for the region.
Details of variation request
A single phase business case, to determine the feasibility for
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Remediation NZ Hearing
Minute #1
Close of Hearing
The hearing was adjourned at the completion of the last hearing day on Thursday 25 March
2021 pending receipt of closing submissions from Counsel on behalf of Remediation NZ.
The closing submissions were received on 6 April 2021.
After receiving closing submissions the Hearing Panel considered the information that it has/
and after some deliberation determined that it has enough information to make a decision.
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28TARANAKI AS ONE—Taranaki Tāngata Tū tahi
The region’s overall population has continued to
increase since 2001, with the largest increase in the
New Plymouth district.
People
The region’s distinctive environmental features make Taranaki unique. However, a diverse
population that is gradually increasing is an integral part of what makes Taranaki a great
place to live.
The region’s population is growing and changing.
According to the 2013 census, 109,609 people
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Taranaki Regional Council
New Plymouth Constituency
Electing 5 Regional Councillors
David LEAN
My principal place of residence is in the New
Plymouth Constituency area. I am also standing
for Taranaki District Health Board.
Am the current TRC Deputy Chairman with
experience and the proven ability and record of
tackling Taranaki's hardest environmental
challenges. That is my promise and commitment to you over the
next three years. I am also Chairman of the TRC Executive,
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Taranaki Regional Council
New Plymouth Constituency
Electing 5 Regional Councillors
Mike SWIFT
My principal place of residence is in the New
Plymouth Constituency area.
Raised in rural Taranaki and now residing in New
Plymouth I have a full appreciation for our
unique environment. The harshness and the
beauty of our natural landscape and waterways
along with the productive nature of our fertile soils and
resources that make for a prosperous region.
My background in
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Taranaki Regional Council
South Taranaki Constituency
Electing 3 Regional Councillors
Michael JOYCE
My principal place of residence is in the South
Taranaki Constituency area.
In seeking re election to Council I pledge to
continue to serve the ratepayers and residents of
the South Taranaki District with passion and
enthusiasm. I sit on the Consents and Regulatory
(Chair) and the Policy and Planning committees, am Trustee of
Wild for Taranaki and Chair the Yarrow Stadium
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SH3 New Plymouth to Hawera
Taranaki Regional Transport
Committee – project update
11 September 2019
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What we heard
› Safety at intersections.
› Urban speed zones and their locations were a concern.
› A desire for more urban cross opportunities.
› Community amenity access and active mode safety is a concern in all towns.
› Road surface condition.
› Safe access on and off SH3 in the 100km/h sections was a consistent theme.
› Narrow bridges