Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the TRC’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: The two Committees generally meet every six weeks, on the same day. Each is made up of Councillors and external members, including representatives nominated by Iwi. Meetings calendar Committee memberships Wastewater: Region's big picture positiveFurther Government regulations would not bring improvements to wastewater treatment in Taranaki any faster than they are already
Dairy category winners in the 2021 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Category sponsor: Fonterra PW and J Campbell Trusts Partnership - for environmental stewardship and the protection of wetlands and other important native habitat. Peter and the late Jan Campbell, and daughters Claire and Helen and their families, have protected 36 hectares of wetlands and bush on their 376 hectares at Waverley. The wetlands are fenced at margins of up to 20 metres, and 15,850 native plants have
Items of interest from today's meetings of the Taranaki Regional Council's two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: Coastal Plan in clearer sightThe review of the Regional Coastal Plan is nearing completion and a proposed new document will formally notified for public consultation early in the New Year, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. As part of the review, the Council sought comments and feedback on an initial draft, and officers have been working through
Items of interest from today's meetings of the Taranaki Regional Council's two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: Knowledge wavesThe Council’s recent survey to gauge the regional community’s views on the relative merits of 140 surf breaks was a first for New Zealand and drew 338 responses, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. After using a newly developed assessment scale to analyse the responses, a status of ‘regionally significant’ is proposed for 81 of the
is aimed at Levels 5
and 6, but with a little creativity and judicious choice can be adapted to suit all class levels.
The curriculum links offered are not intended to be comprehensive but are provided to
demonstrate the cross-curricular nature of environmental education.
The material within this unit is sourced from a variety of references and from the expertise
within the Taranaki Regional Council. It is not necessary for classes to do all of the activities
Premier heritage garden Tūpare has earned the NZ Gardens Trust’s highest six-star rating – a distinction shared by only 13 other locations nationally. The Trust warmly commends the New Plymouth property for the way it portrays its history while meeting the needs of a modern public garden, and it says the gardening and maintenance are of excellent quality. The six-star grading was awarded last month after a two-yearly review. “It’s something the whole region can be proud of,” says Greg Rine,
Urban areas where backyard burning ban applies - Stratford District Midhirst Stratford Urban areas where backyard burning ban applies - South Taranaki District Opunake
Kaponga Manaia Ohawe Beach
Hawera
Eltham Normanby
Patea
Waverly The ban in these areas is in accordance with Rule 34 of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki, which became operative on 25 July 2011. To report any problems with backyard burning, please contact:New Plymouth District Council – phone 06 759 6060 Stratford District
Urban areas where backyard burning ban applies - Stratford District Midhirst Stratford Urban areas where backyard burning ban applies - South Taranaki District Opunake
Kaponga Manaia Ohawe Beach
Hawera
Eltham Normanby
Patea
Waverly The ban in these areas is in accordance with Rule 34 of the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki, which became operative on 25 July 2011. To report any problems with backyard burning, please contact:New Plymouth District Council – phone 06 759 6060 Stratford District
system for monitoring consent holders and enforcing compliance with consent conditions and Regional Plan provisions, the Consents & Regulatory Committee was told. The analysis was carried out at the request of regional councils and looked at their performance nationwide. Taranaki has long had a comprehensive monitoring and compliance system and it continues to be second to none, the Committee was told. It covers all sectors, with most attention on higher-risk activities, and is resourced on a
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