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.
functions, duties, and powers of a regional council under the Local
Government Act 1974, the Council has the power to undertake, implement, encourage, or
maintain, any services, works, projects, or facilities that are—
(a) for the recreation or cultural well-being of the residents and ratepayers of the Taranaki
Region; or
(b) for preserving, or encouraging the reasonable enjoyment of, the physical and cultural
heritage of the Taranaki Region.
(2) To avoid any doubt, the Council may, in
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Figure 1: Patterns of wind abatement in the vicinity
of shelterbelts of different density (after Carbon 1965)
Introduction
The primary purpose of farm shelter is to
protect livestock, pasture and crops from
the wind. Strong wind causes physiological
stress in plants and animals. Plants'
transpiration increases, desiccating pasture
or cropland and stunting its growth. A
greater proportion of animals' metabolism
is diverted into maintaining body
temperature instead of weight gain.
Rat numbers in New Plymouth continue to trend downwards, with a slight year-on-year increase coming as no surprise to experts. Each April since 2018 Towards Predator-Free Taranaki has monitored rodents at 10 sites across New Plymouth city. At each site 10 tracking tunnels are baited with peanut butter and left out for one fine night. In the morning, prints in the ink reveal whether there were rats, mice or other creatures present. This year rats were detected at 17% of tracking tunnels, up
ensure that plantings
and fences don’t obstruct flood flow or
erode streambanks, causing problems on
the farm or for neighbours.
FENCE PLACEMENT
Fences should be positioned above flood
level where-ever possible. Where there is
no option but to cross a floodplain or fence
a bank to the water’s edge - or where a
fence has to extend into a shallow channel
to stop stock movement - try one of the
flood-proof designs described in the
Council’s information sheet Riparian
fencing options and
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
development and work alongside others to develop them, including actively taking part in
Our TRC.
Be culturally aware – Show appreciation and understanding of Māori culture and values 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
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