Regional Transport Committee - August 2025
Regional Transport Committee Agenda August 2025 web v2 (16 MB pdf)
Regional Transport Committee Agenda August 2025 web v2 (16 MB pdf)
The Regional Transport Committee meets quarterly and includes representatives of Taranaki's four Councils, the NZ Transport Agency and other agencies.
The Connector bus travels between Hāwera and New Plymouth with six return trips per day, Monday to Friday. From 1 October there will be two Ōpunake - Hawera return trips daily. Monday to Friday With more travel options than ever, it’s now easier to plan your journey between Hāwera and New Plymouth, whether you're commuting, running errands or exploring the region. From Wednesday 1 October, the Connector service between Ōpunake, Hāwera, and New Plymouth will operate with updated times. The
The Connector bus travels between Hāwera and New Plymouth with six return trips per day, Monday to Friday. Monday to Friday With more travel options than ever, it’s now easier to plan your journey between Hāwera and New Plymouth, whether you're commuting, running errands or exploring the region. From Wednesday 1 October, the Connector service between Ōpunake, Hāwera, and New Plymouth will operate with updated times. The service will continue Monday to Friday with six Hāwera - New Plymouth
The Freshwater Plan for Taranaki sets out all rules for structures, disturbances, discharges, damming, water takes, groundwater, use of river and lakebeds, land drainage and wetlands. The Plan is currently under review. Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki 2001 Amendments have been made to the Plan to comply with the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 and to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National
The Freshwater Plan for Taranaki sets out all rules for structures, disturbances, discharges, damming, water takes, groundwater, use of river and lakebeds, land drainage and wetlands. The Plan is currently under review. Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki 2001 Amendments have been made to the Plan to comply with the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 and to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National
The Regional Transport Committee meets quarterly and includes representatives of Taranaki's four Councils and the NZ Transport Agency.
Bus fares across Taranaki look set to increase from July, in response to a Government directive that will result in public transport fares rising across the country. Taranaki Regional Council’s Executive, Audit & Risk Committee yesterday recommended the Council adopt a 25% fare increase for adults and an average 13.5% increase for youth from 1 July 2025. This means a Citylink ride within the New Plymouth district will go from a flat $2 to $2.25 for youth and $2.50 for adults (with a Bee Card).
Bus fares across Taranaki look set to increase from July, in response to a Government directive that will result in public transport fares rising across the country. Taranaki Regional Council’s Executive, Audit & Risk Committee yesterday recommended the Council adopt a 25% fare increase for adults and an average 13.5% increase for youth from 1 July 2025. This means a Citylink ride within the New Plymouth district will go from a flat $2 to $2.25 for youth and $2.50 for adults (with a Bee Card).