sustainability. PCE report: Farms, Forests and Fossil Fuels Good marks for most consent holdersConsent compliance for the 2017/2018 year has now been fully reported, with the Consents & Regulatory Committee receiving the final nine of 97 compliance monitoring reports. The reports vary from individual sites, most of them involving multiple consents, to combined reports covering consents issued in particular catchments or activity categories. The latter cover multiple consent holders, most of them holding more
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freshwater health risks to swimmers. The study arises from concerns among scientists that the current 20-year-old freshwater health guidelines do not reflect actual risks and give swimmers the impression that water quality is worse than it really is. Nationwide, bacterial markers for birdlife were found in every sample. All urban rivers and some rural rivers had human faecal pollution, but some rural rivers did not show contamination by cattle or sheep. Samples from the Waitara River, taken at Bertrand
Here are the details about the seven winners and 14 highly commended awardees in the 2023 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Environmental action in educationCategory sponsor: Contact Matapu Preschool - for empowering tamariki to take action to protect and restore the environment. Tamariki at Matapu Preschool in South Taranaki learn about kaitiakitanga (guardianship) through a ngahere (forest) bush corridor they have created and care for. The ngahere helps them understand
Why do I need an ID card? How do I use my ID card when travelling? Can my carer or anyone else use my card for trips to get my groceries etc? Why do I need an ID card? The Total Mobility personal ID card is proof that you are an eligible user, and is used by the driver to verify your entitlement to subsidized travel. How do I use my ID card when travelling? Before your trip commences show your TM card to the driver for checking and validating.
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engineering report recommended a replacement. “Accordingly, Council decided to replace the West Stand roof based on expert engineering advice which demonstrated it was much more feasible than a repair. Importantly, replacement also remains within the original project budget, so it is a win-win all round for the people of Taranaki,” says Mr MacLeod. Replacing the West Stand roof mitigates the likelihood of future risks or unforeseen issues adds Mr MacLeod. “Engineering recommendations for additional
Meet the 17 winners of the 2020 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Education
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Category sponsor: Contact Ōpunake High School and Ōpunake Loop Trail Trust - for incredible effort and enthusiasm for protecting and improving the local environment and inspiring others to take positive action The High School and the Trust are leading players in a massive environmental restoration project encircling Ōpunake