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
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
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
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this by ourselves. We need residents’ eyes and ears to report any suspected possum sightings, sounds or signs of this predator,” Mrs Hoegh says. Ph 0800 736 222 if you see, hear or see signs of a possum in Oakura The good-natured bride says she is happy to receive calls anytime 24/7 from the public to help get rid of possums. It’s fair to say the couple are possum obsessed, says Mr Hoegh, who’s been hunting since he was six-years-old. “I’m really happy to be back in Oākura, we just love it here and