Families can enjoy the magic of New Plymouth’s Christmas Parade without the worry of traffic and parking, thanks to free bus services on Saturday, 30 November. Taranaki Regional Council is offering complimentary Citylink buses, running on 10 routes, to bring parade-goers into the city in the morning and back home in the afternoon. Transport Engagement Manager for the Council, Cheryl Gazley, says that the free bus services will cover all New Plymouth suburbs, plus Bell Block and Waitara. "We’re
the Act, determines 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.
Hughes/Cram
5. The Minister for the Environment’s request for information on providing for
vegetable production through regional plans
5.1 Ms L Hawkins, Policy Manager, spoke to the Memorandum informing members of
the new requirement, under section 27 of the
were directed to the Council’s website for a copy of the full report.
Workshop attendees had the opportunity to articulate their aspirations for the region’s
freshwater by writing or drawing details that illustrate what freshwater in Taranaki might look
like. Below is a summary of the ideas raised:
Healthy, resilient ecosystems including the protection and improvement of habitat
and looking after threatened species. The interconnectedness of the health of the
water and health of the
Visitors will get to experience a wide range of art, tours and events at three of the region's premier gardens until 10 November. Taranaki Regional Council’s Pukeiti, Tūpare and Hollard Gardens are returning to the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival’s lineup this year, showcasing a diverse range of local artists and activities across all three gardens.
This year's festival features local fine artist Jana Branca, whose portraits and pop-up studio will be on display at Pukeiti’s Rata Room. The
revitalised with a state-of-the-art GrassMaster hybrid turf, while eco-friendly LED lights now illuminate the stadium. “The East Stand's design, unveiled last year, received strong positive public feedback and remains unchanged. Its flexibility and scalability allow it to cater to small community matches and large international games, with the option to open up all or part of the facility. We are excited to begin the above-ground construction, bringing us closer to delivering the finest regional stadium
June bucked the trend for more than average monthly rainfall since the start of 2023 with an average of 74.9mm, or just 58% of the typical amount for the month. This ranged from 80% less rainfall at Waitotara at Ngutuwera, and 37% less rainfall at Brooklands Zoo at New Plymouth than a typical June. Year to date rainfall ranges from 5% less rainfall at Uruti at Kaka Rd, and 45% more rainfall at Whanganui at Mataimona Trig, with an average of 16% more than normal. Mean river flows for June were
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Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
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community to ensure the success of the project. There is no one size fits all approach to making Aotearoa predator free, it will take innovation, cutting edge technology, collaboration and determination, of which the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki team has shown they have in abundance.” Report a Possum! If you see or hear a possum in the Zero Possum area, please report it as soon as possible at www.trc.govt.nz/possum or call 0800 736 222. Please include as exact a location as you can.
products or wastes in uncovered
containers resulting in spills and overflows which
pollute stormwater
• Solvent smells or coloured water in stormwater
drains
• Blockage of stormwater grates and drains with waste
plaster.
How your waste can pollute the
environment
Any material or substance left uncovered or on the
ground outside can flow, or be washed by rainwater,
into a nearby stormwater drain where it will result in
the pollution of the local stream and/or the coast.