acknowledge the contribution of the many businesses, organisations, community groups, iwi and hapū,
district councils and other agencies that have provided valuable information in compiling this State of Environment report.
Our thanks to the many staff of Taranaki Regional Council who have contributed data, advice, knowledge and support.
Photo credits: Rob Tucker, Alex Green, New Plymouth District Council, Weedbusters New Zealand, Angus McIntosh, Andrea
Lightfoot. Cover image: Leigh
August was a bumper month for Taranaki buses, with the Connector setting a new record, big passenger increases across the whole network and a total of more than 76,650 passenger trips. The Connector continues to be a popular transport option between South Taranaki and New Plymouth, having its best month since the service began in 2014. August’s monthly total was 7,154 trips taken, a 328.1% increase on August 2021 and a 67.9% increase on July 2022. Taranaki Regional Council Transport Engagement
- Lake Mangamahoe Sediment Assessment
Trustpower Ltd
November 2020
Job No: 1008726.1000
per year of suspended sediment is entering Lake Mangamahoe from Mangamahoe Stream based
on NIWA’s Water Resource Explorer NZ (WRENZ) webtool, which is no longer in use1.
Figure 1.1: Sediment rating curve developed by Beca (2012).
An assessment of changes in lake bed elevation was also undertaken by Beca (2012) which suggests
that bed levels in Lake Mangamahoe have increased on
Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 sets out the current state of the region's climate, air, land and water. It looks at what the Council is doing in each area and the challenges that lie ahead. Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 (7.4 MB pdf) Read the full report Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 (7.4 MB pdf) Introduction SOE2022 Intro (786 KB pdf) Read SOE2022 Intro (786 KB pdf) Chapter 1: Climate and Air The people
Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 sets out the current state of the region's climate, air, land and water. It looks at what the Council is doing in each area and the challenges that lie ahead. Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 (7.4 MB pdf) Read the full report Our Place: Taranaki State of Environment 2022 (7.4 MB pdf) Introduction SOE2022 Intro (786 KB pdf) Read SOE2022 Intro (786 KB pdf) Chapter 1: Climate and Air The people
consider that there is potential for further refinement
to the wording to ensure the objectives are expressed as clear outcome
statements as intended, as well as for clarification within and between the
Strategic Objectives and how they relate to chapter-based objectives,
policies, rules and other methods. We intend to explore these opportunities
for refinement and clarification in future relevant hearings.
(e) Strategic Direction / UFD – Urban Form and Development: We support
already received 17.6% of a typical year’s rainfall. Mean river flows for February were 138.8% of typical values, low flows were 332.5%, and high flows 137.3%, of typical values while mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 17.4ºC, an average of -0.9ºC different to long-term February values. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 18ºC, which is - 0.3ºC relative to long-term February averages. February 2023 hydrology report February 2023 rainfall maps What
Coastal Permit
Activity subtype Structure – Access (Coastal)
Activity status Discretionary
Applicant New Plymouth District Council
Site location Weld Road Recreational Reserve, Oākura
Grid reference(s) 1679803E-5669588N
Catchment Whenuariki
Timaru
Recommendation Grant with conditions
Expiry: 1 June 2059
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1. Purpose
1. This report provides the Taranaki Regional Council (Council) officers’ assessment of the
application lodged by New Plymouth