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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
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Working with people l caring for Taranaki
Waste Minimisation
CASE STUDY
Powerco
About Powerco
New Plymouth-based Powerco is the nation’s largest electricity
distributor and second-largest gas distributor by network length,
supplying power to 320,000 customers and gas to 100,000 customers. It
has 310 staff, most working from
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Working with people l caring for Taranaki
Waste Minimisation
CASE STUDY
The Devon Hotel
About the Devon Hotel
The Devon Hotel is a busy New Plymouth hospitality business
encompassing accommodation, dining and conferences. It has more than
30,000 hotel guests a year, and up to 100,000 diners annually, plus
conference delegates. It also runs an out-catering
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Taranaki Tree Trust - Herekawe Stream restoration project 2013
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Waitara Beach Clean up 2016
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Timeline
• Prior to 2008 groups and
organisations working
independently
• First Taranaki Biodiversity Forum
2008
• Will to work together to achieve
more.
• Coalition of the willing
• Accord launched 2012
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• Regional
Biodiversity
Co-ordinator
employed 2014
• Taranaki
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Taranaki Tree Trust - Herekawe Stream restoration project 2013
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Waitara Beach Clean up 2016
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Timeline
• Prior to 2008 groups and
organisations working
independently
• First Taranaki Biodiversity Forum
2008
• Will to work together to achieve
more.
• Coalition of the willing
• Accord launched 2012
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• Regional
Biodiversity
Co-ordinator
employed 2014
• Taranaki
and growth of this unique
recreational plant collection, to continue to raise national and international awareness of the garden,
and to increase community ownership of this treasured community amenity.
We welcome you to join our community! Member benefits include:
Regular newsletters and the annual Rhododendron journal
Full member's voting rights
Exclusive members' plant purchase scheme
Volunteering in the garden and during public events
Exclusive members-only events