A charity which prevents hundreds of thousands of CO2 emissions, vital mahi to improve fish passages, tireless voluntary work controlling pest animals and plants and long-term efforts by farmers to restore waterways have been recognised by the TRC. In an awards ceremony held in New Plymouth on Wednesday night, the seven winners and five recipients of ‘highly commended’ 2024 Environmental Awards were congratulated for their inspirational work safeguarding biodiversity, protecting the environment
To Maryanne Shearman, the sight of kererū flying over native bush represents hope for the taiao. “And that’s exactly what the predator free movement is - hope,” the Taranaki artist says. Maryanne’s painting ‘Reo o te Kūkupa’ is one of 50 works by 50 New Zealand artists that will be on display at Pukeiti from 16 to 30 April 2023 as part of the inaugural PredARTor Free Showcase. Kūkupa, meaning dove, is another name for the kererū and for Maryanne it is a symbol of peace and hope for the future.
memorandum to
introduce the Taranaki Regional Council’s newly published Weedbusters Taranaki
guide.
6.2 Councillor C L Littlewood suggested that before the mid period review of the Pest
Management Plan , a workshop be held that allowed an in-depth review on why
certain plants are or are not within the Pest Management Plan.
6.3 Councillor E D Van Der Leden requested the engagement statistics for the
Weedbusters email and social media relating to this.
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Activities such as burning rubbish, spraying weeds, on-farm rubbish dumping or applying fertiliser can all have the potential to affect air quality for you and for your neighbours. Here's where you can find out the rules of what you can and can't do.
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TOTAL MOBILITY CLIENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using your Total Mobility Card.
General Terms
1. The Total Mobility scheme (the Scheme) is administered by the Taranaki Regional Council
(the Council). It is an alternative transport service to public transport such as buses, trains,
or ferries, for people with impairments.
2. By accepting and using the Total Mobility (TM) card you are
Taranaki Regional Council has launched its latest community conversation that will help shape how it manages the region’s freshwater. The public’s views are being sought on key environmental goals for the region’s rivers, streams, groundwater, lakes and wetlands and setting a long-term vision for six Freshwater Management Units which would care for the precious resource. Council Chair Charlotte Littlewood urged the community to have their say as the ‘Next Steps for our Freshwater’ conversation
Apologies Apologies were received and sustained from Councillors N W
Walker (Committee Chairman), D L Lean and Mr B Robertson.
Due to the absence of Councillor N W Walker (Committee Chair) Councillor D N MacLeod
chaired the meeting.
Notification of There were no late items.
Late items
Confirmation of Minutes – 20 June 2022
Resolved
That the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes and resolutions of the
used to improve performance while reducing the impact of your activities on the environment (notably nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment, and faecal contaminant impacts on water quality). This can involve technology (such as precision agriculture), a change to a farming system, or simply adapting the way existing farm management practices are carried out. Good farming practice also evolves with changes in science and technology and increased understanding of the environment; what was good practice 10
Around 550 people have attended Taranaki Regional Council’s freshwater drop-in sessions at the 16 events held around the region over the past two weeks. The drop-in sessions, which ran from 17 June to 1 July and covered the main urban centres as well as smaller rural locations, were a chance for communities to chat with Council staff about the future of freshwater. The focus now shifts to online community conversations with a Zoom meeting on 3 July and surveys around key freshwater issues
Construction will soon get underway at Taranaki Regional Council to replace an earthquake-prone building and carry out long-overdue upgrades. The Council buildings on Cloten Road, Stratford have a long history and in the 1900s were the site of the Stratford Co-Operative Dairy Factory. Inspections in recent years revealed the office block west of the main administration building does not meet earthquake standards. Asbestos and toxic mould were also found to be present in that building. A review