page Introduction The Stream Health Measurement Assessment Kit (SHMAK) kit has been modified for use by secondary school groups within the Taranaki region. The original kit was designed by NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmosphere) for use by farmers in New Zealand to monitor the ‘health’ of the streams that flow across their land. In combination with existing stream assessment techniques already provided to school pupils by Taranaki Regional Council
page Monday, 4 May 2020 Public notice – rating information database The Taranaki Regional Council’s rating information database records all information required for setting and assessing rates on properties within the region. For each rating property, this includes its valuation and any categories that belong to that property that are used to charge separate targeted rates. This database is available for public inspection. It includes the physical street address of the
page S c h o o l s i n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t n e w s l e t t e r Welcome back! Regional Council Taranaki S I T E 2 0 1 3 I S S U E N O . 6 5 M A Y Kevin Archer I know the recent drought has been bad news for many people but on the positive side, the fine weather meant that the majority of last term’s school field trips went ahead as planned. Term one was extremely busy with school visits and field trips virtually every day
page S c h o o l s i n t h e e n v i r o n m e n t n e w s l e t t e r Welcome back! Regional Council Taranaki S IT E 2 0 1 2 I S S U E N O .6 F E B R U A R Y 4 Kevin Archer I trust you all enjoyed your well earned break and have returned to school totally refreshed and looking forward to another rewarding year. Thank you to the hundreds of teachers who involved the Council in their programmes last year. Certainly
page Taranaki Regional Council Email: info@trc.govt.nz Phone: 06 765 7127 www.trc.govt.nz Working with people | caring for Taranaki __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Factsheet: 4 Good Neighbour Rules The Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki includes new ‘Good Neighbour Rules’ that require land occupiers, including the Crown, to prevent pests from affecting
environment. Avoiding this environmental damage can be expensive. Rubbish in the environment is not only unsightly but sometimes dangerous. This is especially so in the marine environment where creatures can become entangled in and choke on rubbish. There are definite environmental benefits with natural resources being conserved through waste minimisation and the effects of energy use on the environment. The Taranaki Regional Council is committed to helping schools improve their environmental
environment. Avoiding this environmental damage can be expensive. Rubbish in the environment is not only unsightly but sometimes dangerous. This is especially so in the marine environment where creatures can become entangled in and choke on rubbish. There are definite environmental benefits with natural resources being conserved through waste minimisation and the effects of energy use on the environment. The Taranaki Regional Council is committed to helping schools improve their environmental
(https://www.trc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Plans-policies/LTP2018/LTP2018-App6.pdf page Payment Methods for Initial Deposit Cheque made payable to Taranaki Regional Council (to be lodged with application documents) Cash/Eftpos (to be made at Taranaki Regional Council offices, 47 Cloten Rd, Stratford) (note: Eftpos facilities do not include credit card payments) Credit card payment made via Online Services at https://onlineservices.trc.govt.nz Internet Banking to the credit of Taranaki Regional Council (see below) Taranaki
page Introduction Riparian margins are the strips of land that run either side of rivers and streams. In Taranaki, much of the riparian vegetation has been cleared and drained for farming, and this is now adding to the pressure being placed on the region's waterways and water resources. The Taranaki Regional Council advocates retirement of riparian margins from grazing by livestock, and then protecting the margins by planting suitable vegetation. Its advocacy is particularly focussed on
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 Most farmers have concerns about land sustainability on particular parts of their properties. It may be that a farmer needs advice on how to stabilise a sand blow in pasture near the coast; or how to establish shelter in a windswept paddock