beard Ragwort Senegal tea Nodding thistle Plumeless thistle Variegated thistle Wild broom Taranaki's Plan and Strategy Protecting Taranaki’s land and water from pests and other harmful plants and animals is vital for our environment, taonga (treasures), and economic growth. Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council plays a key part in that protection, using its statutory Regional Pest Management Plan alongside a separate Biosecurity Strategy outlining broader biosecurity goals
beard Ragwort Senegal tea Nodding thistle Plumeless thistle Variegated thistle Wild broom Taranaki's Plan and Strategy Protecting Taranaki’s land and water from pests and other harmful plants and animals is vital for our environment, taonga (treasures), and economic growth. Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Taranaki Regional Council plays a key part in that protection, using its statutory Regional Pest Management Plan alongside a separate Biosecurity Strategy outlining broader biosecurity goals
Imaginations will run wild at Hollard Gardens' Family Corner with the addition of The Hollard Pearl, a new pirate ship ready to take young visitors on endless adventures. Designed and constructed by local craftsman Lars Binsbergen, The Hollard Pearl promises an immersive experience for children and families, enhancing the already vibrant atmosphere of the Family Corner. To mark the occasion, a pop-up pirate party was held, with prizes awarded for the best-dressed pirates. Regional Gardens
Responsibilities
Prepare and review regional policy statements, plans and strategies and convene as a
Hearing Committee as and when required for the hearing of submissions.
Monitor plan and policy implementation.
Develop biosecurity policy.
Advocate, as appropriate, for the Taranaki region.
Other policy initiatives.
Endorse submissions prepared in response to the policy initiatives of organisations.
Membership of Policy and Planning Committee
Councillor C L Littlewood
Facilitator about a
waste session. This could include
prepara�on for a waste audit, the audit
itself, then onto Exploring Alterna�ves
(including making beeswax wraps).
Lauree even ran a fun beeswax wraps
making session at Taranaki Regional
Council for staff. They loved it!
Above:
Steve Bates from
Upcycle Taranaki
who dropped by
to help make a
yummy smoothie.
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of the garden. On the
walk there were several local people for
whom this was their first visit to Pukeiti
and they couldn’t believe what they had
been missing. They didn’t join us for tea
and coffee at the end of the walk, as
there were still parts of the garden to be
seen and they went off to do a bit more
exploring on their own.
In July, Peter Catt led the walk looking at
our collection of vireya rhododendrons
growing in the vireya houses. Those who
attended were educated and
who haven't heard us before.” The food trucks set up on the tennis court were kept busy serving up hungry families, while others spread out their own picnics on the river flat. Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager Stuart Robertson was happy with the turnout and glad people got to see what Tūpare has to offer. “Tūpare is such a special place and it’s great to be able to put these free events on for Taranaki. This was the first live music event at the garden in more than two years and we will
It’s about to get tougher for wannabe invaders to enter the Zero Possum project zone, with the installation of 60 new self-reporting cameras. Taranaki Regional Council launched Towards Predator-Free Taranaki in 2018, with an ambitious goal of eliminating possums between the Oakura River and Timaru Stream. The Zero Possum zone was extended to the Hangatāhua (Stony) River last year, thanks to $2.5m in Government funding, taking the total area to 9500 hectares. Results to date are promising. About
Taranaki Regional Council is collaborating with the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, Massey University and the New Zealand Rhododendron Association on an ex-situ conservation strategy for the genus Rhododendron. But what does this actually mean? An ex-situ strategy means we are physically conserving something outside of its natural habitat range to ensure its survival – similar to the way zoos work with native and exotic animals. Rhododendrons are our focus because as a group of plants they are one
See the statements of intent produced by the TRC's two council controlled organisations, the Taranaki Stadium Trust and Regional Software Holdings Ltd (the latter being a partnership involving a number of regional councils). Taranaki Stadium Trust Taranaki Stadium Trust Statement of Intent Estimates 2024 2026 (105 KB PDF) More documents Taranaki Stadium Trust Statement of Intent Estimates 2024 2026 (105 KB PDF) Taranaki Stadium Trust Statement of Intent Estimates 2023 2025 (105 KB PDF) Taranaki