Pest plants are not just a rural problem – they are also a blight on our urban neighborhoods. In Taranaki kahili and yellow ginger have found their way onto many urban properties – often unknown to the residents. Old Man’s Beard and giant gunnera are also common, particularly near waterways. These are all sustained control plants in the Regional Pest Management Plan, which means the land occupier has a legal obligation to remove them from their property. This month our biosecurity team carried
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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
Taranaki Regional Council Chairperson Charlotte Littlewood has announced her resignation as chair. Mrs Littlewood confirmed her intention to see out her term as Councillor, and resign from the chairperson role, effective 18 February 2025. “Due to changes in my personal circumstances, I am relocating to Christchurch. This makes it untenable to fulfil the responsibilities of the chairperson role, so I am stepping down,” she says. “I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments we have achieved
The battle to control Taranaki’s first alligator weed infestation is off to a good start, as Taranaki Regional Council works to stop the highly invasive pest plant from spreading. Considered one of the world’s worst weeds, alligator weed was confirmed in a lagoon system near Waitara last August. Before Christmas Council staff treated the land-based weed with herbicide, following up a few weeks later. In early February they tackled the aquatic weed, with two officers wading into the water to
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
A clean-up operation was launched by Taranaki Regional Council on Thursday (11 April) after a truck carrying bitumen crashed near the Mōhakatino Estuary. Work and further assessments will continue today, however the Council is confident its initial response has greatly reduced any effects on the environment as a result of the spill. The road repair vehicle’s tank, which contained 300 litres of emulsified bitumen, was damaged in the accident and the petroleum-based bitumen had entered a stream
Citylink runs weekday commuter services run on nine routes within urban New Plymouth and to Bell Block-Waitara. Info line: 0800 87 22 87 There are also two Saturday services covering urban New Plymouth and Bell Block. Members of the public can also use Citylink school services. Citylink timetables All Citylink services are operated by Tranzit Coachlines Ltd under contract to the Taranaki Regional Council. Get on the bus! Ariki Street, New Plymouth
Citylink buses depart from five bays between
of the applications, and the Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) required by
Section 88(2) of the RMA.
Please complete all questions on the form. Do not refer to attached documentation unless the form
specifically requests it.
If you have any questions relating to completion of this application form, please contact the Consents
Department, Taranaki Regional Council on telephone (06)765-7127 or email consents@trc.govt.nz.
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a broad range of woodwork will be on display. Waterson, who has entered four categories, is not giving too much away ahead of the prestigious event. “I want to keep it quiet, I think it will surprise everyone on the day, some of it is different and some of it is stuff I have done before.” The festival is another chance for locals to enjoy beautiful art while taking in the scenic surroundings of Pukeiti. Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager Stuart Robertson is looking forward to hosting the