This regional strategy focuses on efficient resource use; recovery, re-use and recycling; and the ultimate safe disposal of any waste material. Waste Management and Minimisation Strategy for Taranaki (2016) This Strategy was adopted by the Taranaki Solid Waste Management Committee in August 2016 Waste Management & Minimisation Strategy for Taranaki 2016 (1.1 MB pdf) Earlier strategy Waste Management & Minimisation Strategy for Taranaki 2016 (1.1 MB pdf) Waste Management and Minimisation
(Taranaki Regional Council, 2011)
includes rules that cover discharges from exploration well sites. One
requirement is that the well must be at least 300m from the nearest dwelling.
Some limitations apply to this study as follows. However, these are unlikely to
affect the above conclusion.
1. Some of the data used in the study was from an actual well (Turangi B) in
Taranaki. While some parameters may be different at other well sites, the
conclusion that there will not be adverse effects
The current status and future directions for biodiversity management in Taranaki and wider New Zealand. Addressing New Zealand's Biodiversity Challenge Business as usual in biodiversity will not be good enough if NZ is to maintain its unique indigenous flora and fauna. This thinkpiece suggests five ‘shifts’ that regional councils believe will make the greatest difference. Underlying them is the urgent need for active management – more predator control and the like – and recognition that only a
initial targets in its first three stages, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. More than 6000 traps have been distributed to the public or deployed in reserves in urban New Plymouth, an initial rural knockdown of stoats, ferrets and weasels has been completed between New Plymouth and Mt Taranaki and a virtual barrier is near completion as part of a zero possum trial in the Kaitake-Oakura sector. The programme will be rolled out across the region in stages and aims to boost populations of
Committee Minutes – 19 March 2024
Author: M Jones, Governance Administrator
Approved by: A D McLay, Director - Resource Management
Document: 3267783
Recommendations
That Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Policy and Planning Committee meeting of the Taranaki
Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on
Tuesday 19 March 2024
b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the
Chief Executive
Document: 3167402
Recommendations
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee
meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council
chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on Monday 27 March at 10am
b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on
Tuesday 4 April 2023.
Matters arising
Appendices/Attachments
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Become a Towards Predator-Free Taranaki Corporate Supporter and make a meaningful difference to our region's future. How does our business become a supporter? We'll have a chat with you to figure out what works for your business and staff. Generally, as a starting point we ask that you install and maintain traps and/or bait stations on and around your business premises. We can provide ongoing help and advice. Other great ways to help are: Become an ambassador for our project! Tell your clients,
Items of interest from today’s meetings of the Taranaki Regional Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: Message for farmersThe importance of well-maintained dairy effluent systems with effective stormwater bypass arrangements has been highlighted in the current dairy inspection round, the Consents and Regulatory Committee was told. Poor maintenance and stormwater issues are the main reasons for a large proportion of non-compliances found early in this year’s