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
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b) determined that this decision be recognised as not significant in terms of section
76 of the Local Government Act 2002
c) determined that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local
Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in
accordance with section 79 of the Act, determined that it does not require further
information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and
benefits, or advantages and
decision be recognised as not significant in terms of section
76 of the Local Government Act 2002
d) determined that it has complied with the decision-making provisions of the Local
Government Act 2002 to the extent necessary in relation to this decision; and in
accordance with section 79 of the Act, determined 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
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.
Taranaki rugby fans are counting down to the reopening of the iconic Yarrow Stadium when the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls return home on 3 September. The international-quality hybrid turf will be ready for the action under the new eco-friendly LED lights but delays to the construction project mean the roof of the West Stand won’t be completed until later this year, and there will be no covered seating available during 2022. Mike Nield, Director-Corporate Services at Taranaki Regional Council which
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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
presenting, compounded by the
tight timeframe to meet NPS-FM requirements. There is a risk, given the resource
constraints for the both Council and iwi, that a crunch point will be reached where the
programme will need to continue to evolve and not all issues may have been able to be
explored or resolved.
Financial considerations—LTP/Annual Plan
4. This memorandum and the associated recommendations are consistent with the
Council’s adopted Long-Term Plan and estimates. Any financial
wellbeing of our land or whenua lies at the core of everything the Council does. Working alongside industries, farmers, iwi and communities, our programmes are designed to not only care for our land today but to leave it in a better state for future generations. The sustainable use, development and protection of our land is crucial to a strong regional economy, while a healthy environment is what makes Taranaki an enviable place to live, work and play. For Māori, earth mother Papatūānuku is the source
wellbeing of our land or whenua lies at the core of everything the Council does. Working alongside industries, farmers, iwi and communities, our programmes are designed to not only care for our land today but to leave it in a better state for future generations. The sustainable use, development and protection of our land is crucial to a strong regional economy, while a healthy environment is what makes Taranaki an enviable place to live, work and play. For Māori, earth mother Papatūānuku is the source