page WHERE Famed for its distinctive mountain and black sand beaches, the Taranaki region lies on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Predominantly an agricultural region, Taranaki is also a leader in New Zealand's hydrocarbon industry. WE LIVE The Taranaki region Regional boundaries Landforms Rivers Climate THIS CHAPTER COVERS: Regional economy Agriculture and forestry Oil and gas Manufacturing Wholesale and retail trade
page page page Introduction 1. In October 2007 a crude oil spill of approximately 23 tonnes was washed up on Okato beaches, extending from Bayley Road in the south and Perth Road in the north and affecting almost 15 kilometres of coastline. 2. The spill was sourced to Umuroa Floating Loading Storage and Off-loading (FPSO) facility, operated by Prosafe, for the Tui oilfield. The field is managed by Australia Worldwide Exploration (AWE) 60 kilometres off the coast
District councils can work with Taranaki schools to help them minimise their own waste, as well as educating pupils about waste minimisation and recycling. Did you know most schools in the Taranaki region receive recycling bins and collection of recyclables for free? District councils may be able to offer advice or assistance in setting up a recycling system, improving your current system or any other area of waste minimisation you may need. To find out what's available and who to talk to, go
production of methanol at Methanex New Zealand and for the manufacture of fertiliser at Ballance Agri-Nutrients. Taranaki is fundamental to the Government’s strategy to further develop the nation’s natural resources and attract new oil and gas exploration – a goal that will benefit all of New Zealand. Exploration is progressively extending to other New Zealand regions and Taranaki’s specialist support industry is playing a leading servicing role. Effectively, ‘hub and spoke’ connectivities
production of methanol at Methanex New Zealand and for the manufacture of fertiliser at Ballance Agri-Nutrients. Taranaki is fundamental to the Government’s strategy to further develop the nation’s natural resources and attract new oil and gas exploration – a goal that will benefit all of New Zealand. Exploration is progressively extending to other New Zealand regions and Taranaki’s specialist support industry is playing a leading servicing role. Effectively, ‘hub and spoke’ connectivities
and promoting sustainability. Council Chair Charlotte Littlewood says the awards are an excellent way of saying thanks to the unsung heroes who are leading by example and giving so much back to their communities and the region through their work. “It’s always one of the highlights of the year to see who has won an award and to find out about their mahi and how that is making a difference to Taranaki,” says Mrs Littlewood. “And this fantastic work is being done across the generations and by people
page Taranaki Energy Watch Submission 11 February 2019 1 Remediation (NZ) Limited Resource Consent Applications to Taranaki Regional Council To discharge contaminants to water or land and air (5838, 5389) 1. Taranaki Energy Watch (TEW) is a grass roots community group supporting communities to protect their health and environment from the effects of oil and gas exploration and production in Taranaki and New Zealand. 2. Remediation (NZ) Ltd
Subsidised rat and possum traps for urban residents, plus tips and trips for using them. Towards Predator-Free Taranaki can support you with a range of traps and devices that will help bring the birds back to your neighbourhood! We offer subsidised box-tunnel rat traps for $15 (Victor) and $20 (T-Rex). You can pick one up from: Envirohub, 28 Brooklands Park Drive (next to Brooklands Zoo), New Plymouth (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9.30am - 2.30pm and Fridays 12.30pm - 2.30pm only). Taranaki Regional
services and agents, transport and storage, fishing and seafood processing and boatbuilding. Chapter 6 looks at the value of industries that use Port Taranaki, and explores the positive relationship between the Port and those industries. These include oil and gas, chemicals and metal product manufacturing, transport and storage, and primary production and food processing. Chapter 7 looks at the wider contributions of Port Taranaki to regional economic development, around corporate
services and agents, transport and storage, fishing and seafood processing and boatbuilding. Chapter 6 looks at the value of industries that use Port Taranaki, and explores the positive relationship between the Port and those industries. These include oil and gas, chemicals and metal product manufacturing, transport and storage, and primary production and food processing. Chapter 7 looks at the wider contributions of Port Taranaki to regional economic development, around corporate