The Taranaki Regional Council administers a range of funding programmes to help landowners protect and enhance their native biodiversity and freshwater resources. Download factsheet on funding assistance To check if your project is eligible for funding, please call the Council on 0800 736 222 and ask to speak to the relevant programme contact. Ecosystem protection | Predator control | Wetlands | Hillcountry erosion | Riparian Key Native Ecosystem (KNE) programmeFree ecological assessments of
The Taranaki Regional Council administers a range of funding programmes to help landowners protect and enhance their native biodiversity and freshwater resources. Download factsheet on funding assistance To check if your project is eligible for funding, please call the Council on 0800 736 222 and ask to speak to the relevant programme contact. Ecosystem protection | Predator control | Wetlands | Hillcountry erosion | Riparian Key Native Ecosystem (KNE) programmeFree ecological assessments of
Community category winners in the 2022 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Category Sponsor: Methanex Sustainable Taranaki - for outstanding contribution to promoting sustainability in Taranaki and educating and encouraging communities and individuals to make lifestyle changes which benefit the natural environment. Sustainable Taranaki’s programmes reflect its mission of inspiring people to play their part in handing a vibrant environment to the next generation. Recognising people
Half price fares for children and youth end on 30 April 2024. If you have a Community Services Card, you can continue to pay half-price fares from 1 July by applying for the Community Connect concession to be loaded to your Bee Card. Is Taranaki Regional Council taking part in the reduction of fares for Community Services Card holders announced by the government? When does this start? Yes we will be taking part in the Community Connect concession fare scheme - commencing Saturday 1 July 2023.
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and biodiversity strategy priorities—refer to level of
service 8.
Enhancement grants
—promoting the protection of the environment
through the provision of targeted enhancement
grants refer to levels of service 5, 6 and 8.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
COMMUNITY OUTCOMES
The Resource Management group of activities
contributes to community outcomes by promoting
the sustainable use, development and protection of
Taranaki’s natural and physical resources of land
funder of the Taranaki Biodiversity Trust, the organisation behind Wild for Taranaki, which was launched in 2016 Wild for Taranaki is made up of 27 organisations and community groups working together to protect native plants, animals and ecosystems in Taranaki. It also administers the Community Biodiversity Fund available for projects that support the Trust’s regional ecological priorities. #e2697{display:none;}#tpft-cta{padding: 1rem 1.5rem 0.5rem;background-color: #1c8140;background-image:
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2016
Community Biodiversity Fund
Application for funding
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2016
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The Trust will consider projects which support the
ecological priorities outlined in Section 5 of the Taranaki
Biodiversity Forum Accord:
1. Secure populations of Threatened, At-risk or
Regionally distinctive species (see page 8)
2. Protect habitat of Threatened, At risk or
Regionally distinctive species
3. Maintain the extent of rare and
Community category winners in the 2021 Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards. Valda Poletti and David Clarkson - for enduring commitment to environmental protection and improvement, and inspiring others to take action Valda and David are widely known for their internationally significant Te Kainga Marire native garden. They’ve also helped to bring enduring and significant improvements to native biodiversity in the wider New Plymouth urban area. They restored and protected a remnant
to suit the site and the owner, to sustainably manage the site for biodiversity purposes. Our Environment Officers provide ongoing advice and support to landowners where required. Funding for protectionMany biodiversity plans are used to access funds available from funding pools such as QEII, the Councils's Environmental Enhancement Grant, and district council heritage funds. Interested in protecting a native habitat on your property?
Call the Council on 0800 736 222 and ask for an Environment
to suit the site and the owner, to sustainably manage the site for biodiversity purposes. Our Environment Officers provide ongoing advice and support to landowners where required. Funding for protectionMany biodiversity plans are used to access funds available from funding pools such as QEII, the Councils's Environmental Enhancement Grant, and district council heritage funds. Interested in protecting a native habitat on your property?
Call the Council on 0800 736 222 and ask for an Environment