page May 2013 In May 2012 South Taranaki, Stratford and New Plymouth district councils, Taranaki Regional Council, Powerco and Transpower funded jointly a study by GNS Science into liquefaction hazards in Taranaki. GNS studied existing land data held by the councils in conjunction with geological information held by GNS to identify the potential for liquefaction and ground damage in the region. GNS Science
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following list has been compiled from scientific research undertaken by Landcare Research. The ecosystem types listed are not necessarily found in all regions or districts, and some will be protected on public conservation land. For further information on historically rare ecosystems, refer to website http://www.biodiversity.govt.nz/pdfs/protecting-our-places-detail.pdf. annotation http://www.biodiversity.govt.nz/pdfs/protecting-our-places-detail.pdf
heritage is a matter of national importance. Undue weight is given to network utilities in SASM-P3 above the protection of historic heritage which in our view is out of step with the strategic objectives of the plan, the direction of the Regional Policy Statement for Taranaki 2010, and Part 2 of the RMA. There are numerous examples where ‘maintenance or upgrading’ works associated with Network Utilities are undertaken without input from tangata whenua, and historic heritage
Good as or better than before Okay for international sport Comparable with similar regions Within TRC financial limits Total estimated cost $6m Up to $55m $57m $69m $121m - $133m $167m - $271m Benefit-cost ratio 0.1 3.8 3.8 4.0 2.6 1.4 Annual cost per household (North = New Plymouth & North Taranaki; South = Stratford & South Taranaki North: $22 South: $15 North:
development of the conservation rainforest. Work planned for the further development and upgrade of the garden by the Taranaki Regional Council (TRC), which now owns and manages the garden, is well advanced: upgrading of the pathways, tracks, plant labelling and signage, the Keiller Home Garden, and the Vireya House (ex-Covered Walk) is now largely complete; the Gatehouse upgrade has begun; and the replacement Lodge is in the initial planning stage. The Trust Board, as a partner with the
Artificial structures such as dams, culverts, and floodgates that block migration paths. QUICK FACTS An eel’s skin is very sensitive to touch which helps it to ‘see’ in its watery habitat. Present in New Zealand since the early Miocene (23 million years ago). One of the largest eels in the world. Can live for more than 80 years. Longfin eel (Anguilla dieffenbachii) Number 12 TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL Biodiversity Section Ph:
page 1442647 MB Final Draft. 6 Acknowledgements The Council gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the many businesses, organisations, community groups, iwi, trusts and other agencies that have provided valuable information in compiling the State of the Environment Report 2015. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the Stratford District Council, the South Taranaki District Council, the New Plymouth District Council and staff at the Taranaki Regional Council.
page Special projects 1. Trap data collection of environmental variables – identification to increase trap- catch rates. Analysed by Taranaki Regional Council Feb 2015 2. Baseline data collected in 2014 of kiwi presence at existing CKP sites – use of night recorders for surveying & substantial volunteer time ** Special thanks to Jenny Kerrisk and Stu Young for their immense input page Future - Larger Protective Networks • Aim to expand
note. New Zealand falcon are a protected species. New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae) TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL Biodiversity Section Ph: 06 765 7127 Fax: 06 765 5097 Email: info@trc.govt.nz www.trc.govt.nz Working with people — caring for Taranaki Number 23 annotation http://www.nzfalcon.org.nz/ http://www.nzfalcon.org.nz/