Biodiversity in Taranaki
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
people can dance to. “We perform mostly original music and do a few covers as well. We have a bit of a quiet side, some upbeat fun ones to dance to and some folk songs about love and life.” Along with music, people will be able to grab a bite to eat from food trucks at the Tūpare tennis court before making their way down to the river flat. Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager Stuart Robertson wants people to make the most of it and enjoy what Tūpare has to offer. “Tūpare is such a special place