Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fraccing, fracking or hydrofraccing, has been extensively reviewed, studied and reported upon. Submission to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment This submission was made in 2013 following publication of the Commissioner's interim report on the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing in New Zealand. Submission to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (562 KB pdf) (single document only) Submission to the Parliamentary
What is Total Mobility? How does it assist? What if I lose my card? What is not covered by the scheme? What is Total Mobility? Total Mobility is a nationwide scheme aimed to assist people with impairments to become more mobile and active in the community. This help is given in the form of subsidized door-to-door transport operators such as taxis or companion driving services. This reduces the travel cost for people with an impairment that may prevent them from using public transport in a safe
community and see they are making a positive difference.” Currently traps have been set along the Mangaotuku Stream, around their school pool and buildings. They are all safely monitored by pupils. Year 7 Teacher Sylvia Howieson says her students are designing the WITT Science Fair poster with a predator-free theme. She is also working with a group of students who are writing a ‘reality or dream’ essay on the topic. Towards Predator-Free Taranaki Environment Officer Chauncy Ardell says with such
trapping network. The Gordons are the winners of Taranaki’s Trap NZ competition, winning a $100 Arborio meal voucher for having registered with Trap NZ and displaying their Towards Predator-Free Taranaki badge on their letterbox. These spot prize draws will be a regular occurrence, so make sure you get your badge or sticker on your fence/mailbox and traps registered on Trap.NZ. Nancy encourages other residents thinking of trapping in their backyard to take the leap ‘Absolutely, especially if you notice
but it’s more than that – they understand the importance of why they’re trapping and what it’s doing to support Taranaki’s biodiversity,” Mr Veric says. So far 29 Taranaki schools have joined Towards Predator-Free Taranaki. Primary and high school students of all ages are involved by making trap tunnels, or selling traps to their community, monitoring and recording information about predators, biodiversity and trapping catches, or analysing data. New Plymouth teacher Julie Neilson, from Woodleigh
is for our region’s biodiversity. In fact, she reckons her friends are probably sick of hearing about it. “I talk about it a lot,” she laughs. Gillian and Bernie plan to continue looking after the traps as long as they are able and would “absolutely recommend it” to others keen to make a difference to our region’s biodiversity. If you’re interested in checking traps in a New Plymouth park or reserve, contact NPDC Parks Volunteer Officer Laura George on (06) 759 6060 to see where volunteers are
possums are seen, heard or suspected in Oakura and Kaitake, the site of a possum eradication trial as part of Toward Predator-Free Taranaki, then the public are urged to call Taranaki Regional Council on its 24-7 environmental hotline 0800 736 222 or report it online: https://bit.ly/3c7w27H Anecdotal sightings of more native birds and fledglings by the public is promising, but it is too early for any credible trends to confirm native bird numbers are increasing, Mr Shanley says. Scientific trends will
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
section 79 of the Act, determines 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
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Meetings Act 1987, resolves that the public is excluded from the following part of the
proceedings of the