we’ll see visitor numbers rise even further as a result. Strong financial position The Council finished the 2018/2019 financial year with a surplus of $5.99m. This result was strongly and favourably influenced by property and asset revaluations ($1.45m), dividends in excess of budget ($1m) and unbudgeted revenue following enactment of the New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Act 2018 ($2.5m). This latter income is to be applied for specific purposes in the Waitara
in simple graphic form. But in three important areas, we saw outstanding developments that we believe put Taranaki in a league of its own. These merit detailed discussion below. We also share the regional public’s disappointment over developments at Yarrow Stadium, an asset that’s owned by a Trust controlled by this Council. With the two grandstands found to be earthquake-prone and subsequently closed, we are working closely with partners and stakeholders
Unless otherwise stated, the recommended option outlined in each report meets the purpose of local government and: Promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future. Would not alter significantly the intended level of service provision for any significant activity undertaken by or on behalf of the Council, or transfer the ownership or control of a strategic asset to or from the Council. Membership of the …
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plan and a number of asset management plans (river and flood control schemes and regional gardens). The Council intends to keep strongly focused on its core activities, all of which are important for the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of the region. These activities include: protecting our rivers, lakes and water from pollution managing the wise and productive use of water and soil protecting the quality of our air
protecting the region’s biodiversity assets and our crucial agriculture production. One of the key changes included in the Proposed Plan was the inclusion of new ‘good neighbour rules’ which bind the Crown and private land occupiers. A total of 10 submissions were received. Council staff will be working through these with submitters over the coming months with a view to holding a Council hearing before a revised plan is adopted in the new financial year.
stakeholder consultation on the future way forward for protecting the region’s biodiversity assets and our crucial agriculture production. One of the key changes included in the Proposed Plan was the inclusion of new ‘good neighbour rules’ which bind the Crown and private land occupiers. A total of 10 submissions were received. Council staff will be working through these with submitters over the coming months with a view to holding a Council hearing
the house and cottage, surrounding the Waiwhakaiho River valley and Mount Taranaki. At Pukeiti, a world renowned garden which holds the largest collection of rhododendrons in the southern hemisphere, the focus was on continued improvements in the garden. Work was also undertaken on the final preparation and adoption of comprehensive Asset Management Plans that will position Pukeiti as an international rhododendron garden and rainforest experience. By far the most popular explorer day
oil spill response plan, the regional land transport plan, the regional public transport plan, the civil defence emergency management group plan and a number of asset management plans (river and flood control schemes and regional gardens). The Council intends to keep strongly focused on its core activities, all of which are important for the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of the region. These activities include: protecting our rivers, lakes and water from
number of asset management plans (river and flood control schemes and regional gardens). The Council intends to keep strongly focused on its core activities, all of which are important for the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of the region. These activities include: protecting our rivers, lakes and water from pollution managing the wise and productive use of water and soil protecting the quality of our air managing our coastal resources wisely