the farm landscape;
farming activities;
and the local catchment.
Freshwater farm plans will need to be certified and audited. The results of certification and auditing will be reported to the regional council. Many farmers already have a farm environment plan or are part of an industry programme and freshwater farm plans will build on that work. Who will need a FWFP? Farmers and growers in Taranaki with the following criteria will be required to have a FWFP: 20 hectares or more in arable or
the farm landscape;
farming activities;
and the local catchment.
Freshwater farm plans will need to be certified and audited. The results of certification and auditing will be reported to the regional council. Many farmers already have a farm environment plan or are part of an industry programme and freshwater farm plans will build on that work. Who will need a FWFP? Farmers and growers in Taranaki with the following criteria will be required to have a FWFP: 20 hectares or more in arable or
get the balance right between safety and road user convenience, and I encourage everyone in Taranaki to take part in the discussion.” Following the community conversation, the feedback will be used to finalise the Better Travel Choices for Taranaki strategy and the three Speed Management Plans. TRC will then use these as building blocks when the next Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) for Taranaki is developed and there will be a chance for the public to have their say on that plan in early 2024.
pivotal in recognising those who are ground-breaking in their efforts to build sustainable communities, reduce carbon emissions, improve native biodiversity and protect wetlands and other native habitat. “There are thousands of people all over Taranaki doing incredible mahi to protect and enhance our environment. While none of them do it for the recognition, they all deserve our thanks. “It was an absolute privilege to hear the stories of this year’s winners. I hope they inspire others to think about
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that we must maintain our focus not only on the immediate needs of rebuilding, but also on our increasingly urgent response to reducing emissions and building healthier and safer communities.
your say, head to trc.govt.nz/freshwater. What are Freshwater Management Units (FMUs)? The six proposed FMUs for Taranaki are the Northern Hill Country, the Pātea Catchment, the Waitara Catchment, the Coastal Terraces, the Southern Hill Country and the Volcanic Ring Plain.
Every waterbody in the region needs to be contained within an FMU. Within each FMU the Council will set time-specific freshwater goals aligned with community and iwi aspirations to build better environmental outcomes and plan and
get the balance right between safety and road user convenience, and I encourage everyone in Taranaki to take part in the discussion.” Following the community conversation, the feedback will be used to finalise the Better Travel Choices for Taranaki strategy and the three Speed Management Plans. TRC will then use these as building blocks when the next Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) for Taranaki is developed and there will be a chance for the public to have their say on that plan in early 2024.
achievements of a diverse range of entrants. “The awards are pivotal in recognising those who are ground-breaking in their efforts to build sustainable communities, reduce carbon emissions, improve native biodiversity and protect our precious waterways. We’re excited to celebrate these environmental heroes and all their hard mahi.” Nominations close on 10 September, with the awards presented at a formal event in November. The nomination form and criteria are available on the Council website,
Meet the 16 winners of the 2021 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Education
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Dairy farming Environmental action in educationCategory sponsor: Contact Ratapiko School - for empowering students to take action to build a sustainable community. Ratapiko School may be small in numbers but its pupils have giant-sized enthusiasm for the environment. With a roll varying from nine to 30 in the past three years, they’ve planted 800 trees on-site and on