Taranaki people are being urged to have their say on the future of transport in the region including changes to speed limits on local roads and public transport improvements such as a proposed new bus to New Plymouth Airport Feedback is being sought by the four Taranaki councils as part of their ‘The Road Ahead’ community conversation running from 18 September to 29 October, with the public’s views set to shape key transport strategies. An interactive map will show all the proposed speed limit
The Council has secured a further $3.6 million over the four years to June 2027 for the South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS). Administered by the Council, funding for hill country erosion control comes from Government’s Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Land Management Hill Country Erosion Fund. Council funding supports soil conservation projects that will reduce the risk of accelerated erosion in the eastern hill country and the subsequent sediment that ends up
The Council has secured a further $3.6 million over the four years to June 2027 for the South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS). Administered by the Council, funding for hill country erosion control comes from Government’s Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Land Management Hill Country Erosion Fund. Council funding supports soil conservation projects that will reduce the risk of accelerated erosion in the eastern hill country and the subsequent sediment that ends up
The Enviroschools Programme is a long-term, whole-school programme, where schools create their own unique pathway to sustainability. The Taranaki Regional Council coordinates the Enviroschools programme in Taranaki, working alongside regional partners. At the start of 2022, 44 schools and 25 kindergartens in Taranaki participate in the Enviroschools programme. That's more than 9,500 students. See the list of participating schools and kindergartens 2023 Calendar of Events (Term 4) Enivroschools
Bus links on the iconic Surf Highway are being improved by Taranaki Regional Council with a major boost to the Ōpunake to New Plymouth route from 1 May. Commuters and shoppers heading from the coastal Taranaki township to New Plymouth on the Southlink Coastal service are now able to use the service every day from Monday to Friday while a drop-off and pick-up has been added for students heading to Spotswood College. The bus will make stops along the way in Rāhotu, Pungarehu, Ōkato and Ōakura.
beard Ragwort Senegal tea Nodding thistle Plumeless thistle Variegated thistle Wild broom Taranaki's Plan and Strategy Protecting Taranaki’s land and water from pests and other harmful plants and animals is vital for our environment, taonga (treasures), and economic growth. Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council plays a key part in that protection, using its statutory Regional Pest Management Plan alongside a separate Biosecurity Strategy outlining broader biosecurity goals
beard Ragwort Senegal tea Nodding thistle Plumeless thistle Variegated thistle Wild broom Taranaki's Plan and Strategy Protecting Taranaki’s land and water from pests and other harmful plants and animals is vital for our environment, taonga (treasures), and economic growth. Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council plays a key part in that protection, using its statutory Regional Pest Management Plan alongside a separate Biosecurity Strategy outlining broader biosecurity goals
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Ka mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, greetings to you all. Thank you for taking the time to
find out more about the issues our region is facing over the next decade.
Our mission is to work with the Taranaki
community to make the region an even more
amazing place to live, play, work and do business.
Our focus is on improving lifestyles, supporting
livelihoods and taking the region forward while
adapting to the rapidly changing environment in
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Taranaki Regional Council-operated services, including the Citylink, Connector, Your Connector, Southlink and school bus services. Children under 5 continue to travel free, while Community Connect (for Community Services Card holders), WITT and SuperGold concessions are also unchanged. Council Corporate Services Director Mike Nield acknowledges the change will affect young people and their whānau at a time many are struggling with high living costs. “It would be great if those age-based concessions