submission on the proposals as we continue to advocate for our region to ensure we are protecting our environment through robust but workable regulations. The updated regulations were due to go into effect by the end of 2022. In the meantime, the strict regulations in the NES-F regarding what you can do in or near natural wetlands continue to apply. This includes: Vegetation clearance within, or within a 10-metre setback of, a natural wetland
Earthworks or land disturbance within, or within a 10-metre
Here's where you can find out about biodiversity in Taranaki including how the Council helps landowners and the wider community to protect, maintain and restore the region's key native ecosystems.
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
Talking Taranaki is the Council's newsletter, published online and in community newspapers. Talking Taranaki December 2024 Special edition: Our review of the year Talking Taranaki June 2024 Our Long-Term Plan and views sought on freshwater Talking Taranaki March 2024 Views sought on the 2023/24 Long-Term Plan Talking Taranaki December 2023 Special edition: Our review of the year Talking Taranaki September 2023 Views sought on freshwater and regional transport Talking Taranaki March 2023 Ready
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
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
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NZ Soils Classification, V4, information available from
http://soils.landcareresearch.co.nz/contents/SoilNames_NZSoilClassification_About.aspx
Ministry for the Environment (19990, Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Petroleum
Hydrocarbon contaminated sites in New Zealand, Module 4 Tier 1 soil acceptance criteria
Taranaki Regional Council Hydrological Data ( 2014) Uruti Site at Kaka Road
Taranaki Regional Council Regional Explorer Website (2014) accessed from
animals identified in the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki.
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
Construction will soon get underway at Taranaki Regional Council to replace an earthquake-prone building and carry out long-overdue upgrades. The Council buildings on Cloten Road, Stratford have a long history and in the 1900s were the site of the Stratford Co-Operative Dairy Factory. Inspections in recent years revealed the office block west of the main administration building does not meet earthquake standards. Asbestos and toxic mould were also found to be present in that building. A review