Nominations are now open for the 30th Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards, which feature revamped categories that better reflect what matters to people across the region. The annual awards aim to honour super-powered initiatives within our region that contribute significantly to protecting and enhancing the Taranaki environment. Changes include the addition of new categories such as Youth Environmental Leader, Environmental Action in Water Quality Improvement and Environmental Action
Dry conditions in South Taranaki caused by the current La Nina weather pattern could mean further restrictions on how much water can be taken from rivers, Taranaki Regional Council has warned. The environmental watchdog is keeping a close eye on rainfall levels, soil moisture, river flows and climate across the region, with most of the Council’s monitoring sites recording less rain than usual over the last three months. Council data for the lowest rainfall sites shows Pātea recorded 61% of
activity is expressly allowed for by a resource consent, a rule in a regional plan, or by national
regulations.
WRS holds discharge permit 7795-1 to cover the discharge of drilling wastes (consisting of drilling cuttings
and drilling fluids from water based muds and synthetic based muds), from hydrocarbon exploration and
production activities, onto and into land via landfarming.
This permit was issued by the Council on 1 May 2012 under Section 87(e) of the RMA. It was transferred to
the
million to extend the Zero Possum area to the Hangatahua (Stony) River – the next defendable boundary. That will bring about 5,000ha and 120 extra farms into scope, including Ōkato township. Up to 13 full time equivalent staff and contractors will be hired as a result. Towards Predator-Free Taranaki is a Taranaki Regional Council-led programme. The Zero Possum project is a collaborative effort with Taranaki Mounga Project, which carries out predator control on Taranaki Maunga itself. Council
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Having better travel choices and
making better travel choices in Taranaki
Part A: Better Travel Choices Strategy 2024-2054
Consultation draft
September 2023
Taranaki Regional Council
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BTC Part A - Better Travel Choices Strategy Consultation draft Sep2023 1
Taranaki Regional Council is working to eradicate pest plants from 570 sites around the region – about three times as many as six years ago. That’s excellent news, according to Council Environment Services Manager Steve Ellis. “To get rid of pest plants, we have to know where they are. Most of the sites identified recently would have been quietly spreading and getting worse for many years. Now we can do something about it. “The Council has controlled known infestations of various pest plants
Tranzit Coachlines and the Taranaki Regional Council want all passengers to enjoy a comfortable and safe environment when using this service. All students and other passengers must understand and comply with this code of conduct. All passengers have the right to: Fair treatment and respect.
A friendly and efficient service.
A safe, comfortable and clean environment when waiting or travelling. You are responsible for: Your belongings and personal effects.
Your own behaviour.
Paying the correct
conditions are complied with. These conditions have been developed from
resource consents issued to the hydrocarbon exploration industry over the past
decade. The extent of the mixing zone will be determined by the Taranaki Regional
Council on a case-by-case basis.
Rule 42: Discharge of hydrocarbon exploration wastes to land
Drilling muds, cuttings and wastes are disposed of to land during exploration and
production activities. They have the potential for adverse effects on the environment
which
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Policy and Planning Committee
Tuesday 3 September 2019
10.30am
Taranaki Regional Council, Stratford
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Agenda for the meeting of the Policy and Planning Committee to be held in the
Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 3
September 2019 commencing at 10.30am.
Members Councillor N W Walker (Committee Chairperson)
Councillor M P Joyce
Councillor C L Littlewood
Councillor D H McIntyre
Access New
Consent Holder Subtype Industry Primary Industry Secondary Purpose Primary Activity Purpose
R2/11138-1.0 Greymouth Petroleum Turangi Limited Divert Energy Wellsite Exploration and Production New
Non-notified authorisations issued by the Taranaki Regional Council
between 01 Aug 2023 and 13 Sep 2023
Discharge Permit
Land Use Consent
Water Permit
Operations and Regulatory Committee - Resource Consents issues under Delegated Authority and Applications in Progress