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)
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)
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 outer fields without the need to open up the entire stand or the rest of the Stadium. “We’re keen to build on the variety of users at the venue. For example, I’ve been pleased to see that the biggest user of the main pitch this year has been soccer. We want them to keep using it. And wouldn’t it be great to get FIFA fixtures back at some point in the future?” Mr MacLeod says simply repairing the existing East Stand would have involved too many uncertainties in terms of cost and outcome. “We’ve
Warm days are now a thing of the past, making way for another season of free winter workshops at Kaponga’s Hollard Gardens. The workshops offer enthusiastic gardeners the chance to learn key tips and techniques from industry experts. Head Gardener Shannon will lead workshops on fruit tree pruning, citrus and berry pruning, and growing vegetables for winter. “I am privileged to work in an amenity garden where I can teach the public about sustainable, organic gardening methods. Every year brings
study analysing the stomach contents of mustelids killed on the ring plain in order to get a better understanding of their diet. While it’s too early to draw any conclusions, a recent sample of 21 mustelids found 33% had birds in their stomachs, 81% rodents, 28% insects and 19% vegetation. None had rabbits or hares, despite mustelids being introduced to New Zealand to control rabbits. Over the next eight months they will work with Taranaki Mounga Project, taking further samples from both the mounga
the rest. The greatest improvement in long-term quality was in the mid-reaches of the Waingongoro River, the result of major discharges being diverted to other treatment options. While long-term trends show deterioration at the lower reaches of Mangaoraka Stream, and the mid-reaches of the Waiwhakaiho River and Maketawa Stream, more recent date suggests the deterioration has ceased or almost ceased. Freshwater physicochemical monitoring report 2018-2019 High-flying marine researchCouncil
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Park. The site consists of approx. 63ha of cut over or well regenerated native bush remnants which are
occasionally separated by clearings or fingers of pasture. The site has been identified as a priority for
management as a good example of MF8-3: Kahikatea, rimu, kamahi forest. This forest type is considered
Reduced with less than 50% of this type of forest remaining in Taranaki. Notable vegetation includes a
number of ‘Threatened’ species such as swamp maire, and three species of
Operations and Regulatory Committee Agenda February 23 Part 1 (10 MB pdf) Operations and Regulatory Committee Agenda February 23 Part 2 (21 MB pdf) Operations and Regulatory Committee Agenda February 23 Part 3 (710 KB pdf)