Bedford (Director-Environment Quality) M J Nield (Director-Corporate Services) A D McLay (Director-Resource Management) S R Hall (Director-Operations) P Ledingham (Communications Officer) R Ritchie (Communications Manager) Mrs K van Gameren (Committee Administrator) Apologies The apologies from Councillor D L Lean and Councillor M J McDonald were received and sustained. Notification of Late Items There were no late items of business. 1.
page 1442647 MB Final Draft. 6 Acknowledgements The Council gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the many businesses, organisations, community groups, iwi, trusts and other agencies that have provided valuable information in compiling the State of the Environment Report 2015. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the Stratford District Council, the South Taranaki District Council, the New Plymouth District Council and staff at the Taranaki Regional Council.
page September 2019 Biosecurity New Zealand exotic pest and disease line 0800 80 99 66 www.biosecurity.govt.nz Sea spurge A serious threat to New Zealand’s beaches The coastal weed sea spurge, Euphorbia paralias, was found at a beach near Aotea Harbour in the Waikato in 2012, and a single plant was detected at Mokau on the North Island’s west coast in 2019. This invasive weed would seriously impact our coastal environments if it became established. It is likely to have
page 106 Ratepayers in the New Plymouth and North Taranaki constituencies: In these constituencies ratepayers incur a mixture of capital value general rates, uniform annual general charges, capital value targeted rates and land value targeted rates. To determine the rates for any property, refer to the table for that type of property and then look by capital value (columns) and land value (rows). For instance, a residential ratepayer with a capital value of $300,000 and a
page Mt Messenger Bypass A better and safer road page Mt Messenger Bypass What we’re doing • Environment Court hearing • Ecology programme • Engagement with landowners, iwi, communities, councils and other key stakeholders page 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.
page 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
page 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
page 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,