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
and Jordan Lasenby say the programme was relatively unique in working with Taranaki secondary students as many others are driven by community groups or primary schools. It is part of Taranaki Taku Tūranga - Towards Predator Free Taranaki, which- launched in 2018 as NZ’s first landscape-scale predator control project. “They are the next generation and having that situational awareness of what’s involved and what’s at risk, is really important,” says Kyle. “Umutekai wetlands in which we and they are
that the consent holder’s performance has remained at a good or high level.
This report includes recommendations for the 2021-2022 year.
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a ratepayer poll on any proposal by a council to create a Māori constituency or ward. The Policy and Planning Committee supported a recommendation for the Council to formally endorse calls by Local Government NZ for the removal of the poll provisions, which are seen as an anomaly because there is no such provision for any other decision taken by councils. The Committee was told that any objections to Māori representation proposals should be handled by the Local Government Commission, which
Do yourself and the environment a favour - REDUCE the amount of waste you generate, REUSE material instead of discarding it, RECYCLE anything you can. Zero Waste TaranakiSee the Zero Waste Taranaki page for useful waste minimisation tips and information for your home, school, farm or business. Taranaki Solid Waste Management CommitteeThe Taranaki Regional Council administers the Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee, which is made up of representatives of all four of the region's Councils.
Graeme says. “We will never use additives, preservatives or colouring and many of our dishes actually cater to vegan, keto and dairy free diets.” Rainforest Eatery will have an ever evolving menu, following the seasons at Pukeiti. Think fresh breads and sandwiches made from scratch, hearty salads and soups and of course the famous donuts and sweet treats found at The Baking Co will be on offer at Rainforest Eatery too. With local being a key factor, it’s also no surprise it will also be serving up
This page outlines the history and legacy of the Dow site at Paritūtū, provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in relation to current and future management and outlines the next steps for the site. The Dow Paritūtū agrichemical manufacturing site occupies a 16 hectare land parcel located between Paritūtū Road and Centennial Drive in north-western New Plymouth. The site and associated operations have been of ongoing interest to the local community as a result
Mobility scheme which provides subsidised transport for those who can’t use buses due to disabilities or infirmities. Submissions on the Draft Plan close on 25 September. To read the document and make a submission, go to www.trc.govt.nz/public-transport-plan
The Plan is the Council's 'rulebook' that targets specific pests for eradication or sustained control in the region. The Strategy outlines our broader biosecurity goals and actions, covering all pests and harmful organisms, not just those in the Plan. Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki This version includes amendments effective from 1 June 2021 to include mustelids (weasels, stoats and ferrets) as pest species. Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki (3 MB pdf) (single document only)
The Plan is the Council's 'rulebook' that targets specific pests for eradication or sustained control in the region. The Strategy outlines our broader biosecurity goals and actions, covering all pests and harmful organisms, not just those in the Plan. Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki This version includes amendments effective from 1 June 2021 to include mustelids (weasels, stoats and ferrets) as pest species. Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki (3 MB pdf) (single document only)