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
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
deforestation and hydro-electric development in stretches of river that support blue duck. Set traps on your property to control predators where blue duck are present. Retire and plant river and streamside riparian vegetation to enhance and maintain water quality. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council or the Ornithological Society NZ Regional Representative Barry Hartley (barry_hartley@xtra.co.nz). CONSERVATION The blue duck is an endemic New
AKEAKE IN TARANAKI The natural range for akeake extends around the coastline from Tongaporutu in the north to Waitotara at the southern end of the region. Its range also extends inland to the back of Inglewood and Eltham. The New Plymouth District Council planting opposite Airport Drive, Bell Block, provides some good examples of akeake that were planted about 25 years ago. The Taranaki Regional Council recommends planting akeake in sheltered, drier sites within the
page This information sheet explains the requirements of a Notice of Direction issued under section 122 of the Biosecurity Act 1993. What is a Notice of Direction? A Notice of Direction is a formal legal document which requires you to destroy certain pest plants on your property. A Notice of Direction is the first step to ensure pest plants are controlled on all properties within the region. The Taranaki Regional Council
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
page BACKGROUND You have received a Notice of Direction issued under section 122 of the Biosecurity Act 1993. This notice requires to you control possums on your property to 10% or less (sample mean) Residual Trap Catch by the date stipulated on the notice. STRATEGY RULE Under the Boisecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council has prepared the Pest Management Strategy for Taranaki: Animals . Within this strategy there is a rule which is specific to