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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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Future - Larger Protective
Networks
• Aim to expand
note.
New Zealand falcon are a protected
species.
New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae)
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