dessert
to share with others. RSVP by Thursday,
December 12 to Diane (06) 7522800 or
email jordy@primowireless.co.nz
From the Members’ Committee
Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust Inc.
A book covering all species of
big-leaf rhododendrons.
Rhododendrons have always been
regarded as the elite plants of the garden,
and the big-leaf rhododendrons are the
giants of the family, both literally and
figuratively.
This book explores how these amazing
plants were discovered, provides practical …
member Miranda Wells says: “It’s a real honour to win this award. For the regional council to select us for the mahi we’ve doing here in Taranaki is awesome.” Highly commendedNick Jones from Rewild Rewild is a local conservation innovation company specialising in developing tools and technologies for use in landscape-scale pest and predator eradication and suppression. Nick Jones has demonstrated an admirable commitment to environmental protection and his work will undeniably make a positive impact
coliform in shellfish
to be well within the Australia and New Zealand Food Standard guidelines.
All faecal coliform monitoring results between 2009 and 2014 were within national guidelines.
Air
The overall quality of air in the Taranaki region is excellent. With air discharges from industry and agriculture
well regulated there are no significant pressures on air quality in the region. Increased levels of poultry
farming and hydrocarbon exploration and production have resulted in
both
waste discharge and enhanced oil recovery is
presented in Figure 1.
Further details regarding hydrocarbon exploration and
production in Taranaki, the DWI process and its
history within region can be found in previous
compliance reports published by the Council (see
Bibliography).
1.3 Resource consents
1.3.1 Water abstraction permit
Sections 15(1)(b) and (d) of the RMA stipulate that no
person may discharge any contaminant onto land if it
may then enter water, or
Every year, we make decisions that affect the community and members of the public around Taranaki. That's why we want your input. We understand that you'd like more transparency from us about our work and timeframes, so we we hope the below information on our upcoming consultations will be useful and help with your planning. Natural Resources Plan The Council intends to combine its freshwater, soil and air quality plans, and Regional Policy Statement into one Natural Resources Plan. This Plan
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Winter is here
With winter now making its presence felt, no
doubt many of you are putting your outdoor
education progammes on hold until the
chance of better weather.
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This SITE reviews the Council’s highly successful riparian management
is protecting our waterways and transforming Taranaki.programme which
This octopus caused great excitement for the students,
staff and parents from Makahu School during their
visit to Kawaroa in February. The octopus swam up
and down the old swimming pool, its presence was
an extra attraction for everyone and was very much
the main talking point at the picnic which
followed the
life cycle. As hydroelectric schemes were introduced, and
roads and farm tracks crossed streams to open up access
to land for development, barriers to fish passage grew. We
know that the total number of instream structures in the
region is likely to be in the tens of thousands however, we
don’t yet know how many of these structures present a
barrier to fish passage.
The Council is taking steps towards improving ecosystem
health, and identifying structures for
You can find out about our consultations that are now closed. This includes consultations where the submissions period is over and we’re analysing what people told us, or where we’ve published results or decisions have been made. Better Travel Choices for Taranaki Download Survey Report [PDF, 586 KB] The purpose of this community engagement undertaken in March 2023, was to gather information to inform policy development of a Better Transport Choices for Taranaki strategy by Taranaki Regional
people can dance to. “We perform mostly original music and do a few covers as well. We have a bit of a quiet side, some upbeat fun ones to dance to and some folk songs about love and life.” Along with music, people will be able to grab a bite to eat from food trucks at the Tūpare tennis court before making their way down to the river flat. Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager Stuart Robertson wants people to make the most of it and enjoy what Tūpare has to offer. “Tūpare is such a special place