around the Taranaki ring plain from Mohakatino in the north to the Waitotara river mouth in the south. The Taranaki Regional Council recommends planting coastal tree daisy along estuary and lake margins within the coastal zone throughout the region. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP Fence off areas of scrub and forest to prevent browsing by cattle, sheep and wild animals. When planting coastal tree daisy, ensure plant material is eco-sourced to preserve our local form.
during their breeding season, which is September to December. Create and protect open ponds and wetlands on your property. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council or the Ornithological Society NZ Regional Representative Barry Hartley (barry_hartley@xtra.co.nz). CONSERVATION The New Zealand dabchick is a threatened species and is listed as ‘nationally vulnerable’. With its small population and sparse distribution numbers are likely to
immediately comply with the NES-F. During your annual inspection for dairy effluent discharge consents, the Taranaki Regional Council (the ‘Council’) inspecting officer will also check if you have a feedlot or stockholding area and if so, whether you need to apply for a resource consent. If you require a resource consent for your stockholding area please speak to the Council about your options. Follow the flowchart on page 3 to see whether you have a stockholding area and
inside fenced-off areas. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council or the Ornithological Society NZ Regional Representative Barry Hartley (barry_hartley@xtra.co.nz). CONSERVATION The New Zealand dotterel is a threatened species listed as ‘nationally vulnerable’. Once widespread, there is now an estimated population of only 1400 birds left in the whole of New Zealand. THREATS Nesting dotterels are very easily disturbed. There has
these native species. Create, protect and retire wetlands on your property. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council or the Ornithological Society NZ Regional Representative Barry Hartley (barry_hartley@xtra.co.nz). CONSERVATION In the 19th century the fernbird was described as one of New Zealand’s most common birds. However, due to the ongoing destruction of its natural wetland habitat the North Island fernbird is now hardly seen
and implications. Consultation is open until 23 April 2019. page 1 Introduction The Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) is considering participating in the New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency Ltd (LGFA) scheme. The LGFA is designed to allow local authorities to borrow at more favourable interest rates. The LGFA is a council-controlled trading organisation (CCTO) established by a group of local authorities and the Crown. There
Note: No submissions on the Proposed Navigation Safety Bylaws for Port Taranaki and its Approaches (the Proposed Bylaws) were received, however, the Taranaki Regional Council (the Council) received pre-notification advice on the Draft Proposed Bylaw from Maritime New Zealand that was not able to be considered prior to the public release of the bylaws. Therefore, the Council agreed to treat the feedback as if it were a submission in order to give consideration to the matters raised. Please
page 237 CO AS TAL P L AN F O R TARANAK I S chedu le 7 – S ign i f i c an t s u r f b re aks Schedule 7 – Significant surf breaks and Significant Surfing Area This schedule identifies nationally, regionally and locally significant surf breaks and the Significant Surfing Area. Site locations are approximate only and are not intended to provide a definitive location or extent of a site. Schedule 7A – Nationally, regionally and locally significant surf
page Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Services 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Ph: 06 765 7127, www.trc.govt.nz Working with people | caring for Taranaki DESCRIPTION Pingao is a grass-like plant that grows on active sand-dune systems throughout New Zealand. It is a member of the sedge family, and is often called golden sand sedge. The stiff, curled leaves vary in colour from brilliant green (when young) to golden yellow, eventually turning
page Taranaki Regional Council Land Management Section 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Email: hillcountry@trc.govt.nz Ph: 06 765 7127, www.trc.govt.nz Working with people | caring for Taranaki Introduction In Taranaki's eastern hill country, farms include very unstable steep faces where pasture growth and stock numbers are repeatedly depleted by erosion. Even in the ash-mantled frontal hill country, many farms have pockets of steep land, for