The Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards recognise outstanding mahi and initiatives that aim to help protect and enhance our region's environment. 2024 Awards
The winners and highly commended recipients for the 2024 awards have been announced. Learn about the winners Awards Categories and Criteria
There are seven award categories: Environmental Action in Education
Environmental Action in Biodiversity
Environmental Leadership in Climate Action
Environmental Action in Water Quality …
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
Ngāti Tama is an iwi of Taranaki and its members are the descendants of Whata, Rakeiora, and Tamaariki of the Tokomaru waka. Ngāti Tama are the descendants of Whata, Rakeiora, and Tamaariki of the Tokomaru waka. Ngāti Tama is located in Northern Taranaki. *Wording taken from the Deed of Settlement between the Crown and Ngati Tama summary. Contact Ngāti Tama Authorised voice
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Tama Website: ngatitamaotaranaki.iwi.nz(external link) Location: 62 De Havilland Drive, Bell Block, New
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Application No. Consent No. Applicant Lodged Date Application Type Description ActivityType Location Catchment
25-10887-1.2 R2/10887-1.2 Longview Limited 30-Jun-25 Change of consent conditions
To take and use water from an unnamed tributary of the Waitotara River for farm supply... to change
conditions Water Permit 206 Paetaia Road, Waitotara Waitotara
25-01675-3.1 R2/1675-3.1 Kent Helms Family Trust 30-Jun-25 Change of consent conditions To discharge Farm dairy effluent onto
www.trc.govt.nz/wetlands/ South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS)
Reduce erosion in eastern hill country and reduce sediment transportation and deposition in waterways, estuaries and the marine environment
All farmers with Comprehensive or Agroforestry Farm Plans may seek funding for soil conservation works on LUC Class 6 and 7 land
Priority to projects in Waitōtara, Pātea and Waitara catchments.
Funding may be available for forestry (exotic and indigenous), fencing for forestry and land retirement,
www.trc.govt.nz/wetlands/ South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS)
Reduce erosion in eastern hill country and reduce sediment transportation and deposition in waterways, estuaries and the marine environment
All farmers with Comprehensive or Agroforestry Farm Plans may seek funding for soil conservation works on LUC Class 6 and 7 land
Priority to projects in Waitōtara, Pātea and Waitara catchments.
Funding may be available for forestry (exotic and indigenous), fencing for forestry and land retirement,
Resource Management
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against section 338 of the
Resource Management Act
1991 for contravening
sections 13, 14 and 15 and
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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
exposure draft Public keeps closer eye on environmentThe community’s greater awareness of, and expectations for, the environment are reflected in an ever-rising number of environmental incidents reported to the Council, the Consents & Regulatory Committee was told. An initial count shows 590 incidents were reported in the 2020-2021 year to 30 June, up from 529 the previous year. Incidents are reported either as complaints from third parties, or self-notifications. All incidents are investigated. Full