Oākura locals Clive Saleman and Libby Baker have seen first-hand what a predator-free environment looks like. They visited Ulva Island off Stewart Island to experience the abundant birdlife in 2016. “The forest floor was covered in seedlings and there were birds everywhere. Wood pigeons and New Zealand robins were happily feeding on the path around our feet. Saddlebacks hopped and flitted nearby, and countless bellbirds, kākā and tui were singing all around,” says Clive. “And what helped get it
Annual Plans set out the Council's yearly programmes and budgets, as foreshadowed in the Long-Term Plan immediately preceding them. Annual Plan 2023/2024 Download the full Plan, or see the rating information or the schedules of charges. Annual Plan 2023/2024 (5.2 MB pdf) Annual Plan 2023/2024 (5.2 MB pdf) Schedule of charges Annual Plan 2023 2024 (519 KB PDF) Annual Plan 2022/2023 Download the full Plan, or see the rating information or the schedules of charges. Annual Plan 2022/2023 (3.7 MB
and debris for their littlest residents, following advice given by Halema. She says it's important people don't try and catch or handle lizards. "It's best to create a safe place for them then leave them alone as much as possible." Halema says predator control in the area will play an important role in protecting the skinks, which are susceptible to rats and mice as well as cats. There is a network of traps along the nearby Mangaotuku Stream, a rat trap in the garden itself and several neighbours
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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
matter.
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secretary), Wild for Taranaki and are regular volunteers at Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust. In fact, that’s where it all began about seven or eight years ago. “Anne came home and said she’d seen on the internet there were rats at Rotokare and all hands were needed. So she told me to take the motorhome and go down and help out.” The now-retired plumber, who admits he’s “got to be doing things”, did what he was told. That’s where he met Chauncy Ardell from Towards Predator-Free Taranaki who helped Tony set
and by industry and communities eliminating waste discharges to waterways, or significantly reducing their impact. We’re talking about millions of dollars and thousands of hours of work. And in the case of farmers, it’s been voluntary. But there’s more work ahead of us. The Government is taking a fresh approach to freshwater management, and new requirements have started to emerge. Those of you involved in activities that may affect rivers and streams should already be aware that new regulations
Long-Term Plan 2018/2028 Download the Plan in its entirety, or sections containing details of rates and charges, as well as the consultation document used during the submissions process. Long-Term Plan 2018/2028 (5.1 MB pdf) Rates & charging info, and consultation document Long-Term Plan 2018/2028 (5.1 MB pdf) Rates information 2018-2019 (567 KB pdf) Schedules of charges (603 KB pdf) Long-Term Plan 2018/2028 Consultation Document (5.7 MB pdf) Long-Term Plan 2015/2025 Download the Plan as a complete
To take and use water for pasture irrigation you need to apply for resource consent. Applying to take water for pasture irrigation?An application to take and use fresh water for pasture irrigation is assessed against the rules of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. Which rules are applied will depend on the catchment you intend to use and whether you intend to source your take from surface water (a river, stream, spring or lake) or from a groundwater source. Assessment of environmental
To take and use water for pasture irrigation you need to apply for resource consent. Applying to take water for pasture irrigation?An application to take and use fresh water for pasture irrigation is assessed against the rules of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. Which rules are applied will depend on the catchment you intend to use and whether you intend to source your take from surface water (a river, stream, spring or lake) or from a groundwater source. Assessment of environmental