Air quality in Taranaki is of a high natural standard and the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki sets out policies and rules to keep it that way. The plan includes amendments arising from the Government's May 2018 Plantation Forestry regulations. Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki 2011 Download the full Plan and appendices here, or scroll down and download the appendices or rules as separate documents. Rule 34 relates to backyard burning. Note: Pursuant to clause 20A of the first
Visitors will get to experience a wide range of art, tours and events at three of the region's premier gardens until 10 November. Taranaki Regional Council’s Pukeiti, Tūpare and Hollard Gardens are returning to the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival’s lineup this year, showcasing a diverse range of local artists and activities across all three gardens.
This year's festival features local fine artist Jana Branca, whose portraits and pop-up studio will be on display at Pukeiti’s Rata Room. The
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The Regional Soil Plan addresses soil loss and soil health issues largely by non-regulatory methods, though there are limited rules. The Plan is currently under review. Regional Soil Plan Download the full Plan here. Amendments have been made to the Plan to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020. For further information please see sections 3.3 and 5 of the Plan or email the
The Regional Soil Plan addresses soil loss and soil health issues largely by non-regulatory methods, though there are limited rules. The Plan is currently under review. Regional Soil Plan Download the full Plan here. Amendments have been made to the Plan to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020. For further information please see sections 3.3 and 5 of the Plan or email the
The Freshwater Plan for Taranaki 2001 sets out the rules around using and protecting Taranaki’s freshwater resources. Amendments have been made to the Plan to comply with the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 and to include advisory notes for the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry 2018 and the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020. For further information please see sections 1.7 and 7 of the Plan or email the Council. TRC Regional
available for breaks, shelter and bag storage. Ngahengahe/Rainforest tour Ākonga/Students will experience and learn about the diverse range of native animals and plants that live in the rainforest and the action being taken to protect them. The tour can incorporate the following components: Tree-top look out
Waterwheel
Tree house explore
Fitness trail We will spend approximately an hour and a half exploring the rainforest and then return to the Rainforest Centre for lunch. After-lunch activities
After
Maintaining Taranaki’s native biodiversity ensures the continued survival of indigenous plants, animals and ecosystems important to all of New Zealand. Taranaki Taku Tūranga - Towards Predator-Free Taranaki
This new initiative aims to build on current pest-control and biodiversity programmes with the aim of making Taranaki the first predator-free region in New Zealand. Read more about Towards Predator-Free Taranaki What is biodiversity?Biodiversity, or biological diversity, describes the