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Our native biodiversity in New Zealand evolved in the absence
of predators. Since species such as rats, mustelids (stoats, weasels,
ferrets), possums and cats were introduced, our precious native
animals and plants have been decimated, many to
11A.
The key relevance of the LGA is that it provides, in the
form of Long Term Plans (LTPs), the framework for the
direction and priorities of each local authority.
Through LTPs councils secure funding for non-
regulatory (operational) biodiversity protection
methods (with specific measures subject to the work
programming/budgeting and community consultation
process).
As noted earlier, proactive non regulatory measures
(e.g. incentives for landowners and
focusing on the farmland. Funding for another two staff has been passed to TMP for its work within Te Papakura o Taranaki (the national park). Mr Ellis says while it’s great to have more team members on board, Towards Predator-Free Taranaki is a community effort and the more people that do their bit, the better the results will be. “We have had fantastic support over the last three years from volunteers, farmers, schools, community groups and residents. Let’s keep that up.” There were previously five
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki has welcomed a $750,000 boost that has created six new jobs, accelerating efforts to remove introduced predators and protect the region’s native bush, birds and wildlife. The funding for 12 months has been awarded to the Taranaki Regional Council-led project by Crown-owned Predator Free 2050 Limited, through the Jobs for Nature (Mahi mō te Taiao) programme. Council Environment Services Manager Steve Ellis says the six full time equivalents – a mix of employed
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Biosecurity and biodiversity
refurbishment of the Council’s Stratford office at a cost of $6 million over two years, to be funded with a loan repaid from rates.
Restoring financial support for Wild for Taranaki, the regional biodiversity umbrella group, to the pre-COVID level of $235,000 a year.
Annual regional rates will rise in 2021/2022 by less than $30 for the average householder, and by around $60 for a farm worth $2 million, with smaller increases budgeted in subsequent years. Rates for many commercial and industrial ratepayers
development of
Yarrow Stadium and the TSB
Superscreen as part of a prosperous
and vibrant Taranaki.
The Biosecurity and Biodiversity group of
activities minimises the actual or potential
impact of pest plants and animals on the
environment and on the Taranaki economy
and community and maintains and
enhances the indigenous biodiversity of
the Taranaki region.
The Regional Representation, Advocacy and
Investment Management group of activities
maintains effective and
Ariki regional museum and
library and ensures the continuing
maintenance and development of
Yarrow Stadium and the TSB
Superscreen as part of a prosperous
and vibrant Taranaki.
The Biosecurity and Biodiversity group of
activities minimises the actual or potential
impact of pest plants and animals on the
environment and on the Taranaki economy
and community and maintains and
enhances the indigenous biodiversity of
the Taranaki region.
The Regional
of a prosperous
and vibrant Taranaki.
The Biosecurity and Biodiversity group of
activities minimises the actual or potential
impact of pest plants and animals on the
environment and on the Taranaki economy
and community and maintains and
enhances the indigenous biodiversity of
the Taranaki region.
The Regional Representation, Advocacy and
Investment Management group of activities
maintains effective and open community
representation as an important part of the
share for connectivity
6 Education and support around strategic weed management regionally
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Strategic management on regional basis for long-term community attitude change toward conservation,
land and place, work with schools and groups like scouts
6 Large-body consensus to lobby government and funding assistance
6 Information sharing – from other biodiversity forums
6 Database of sympathetic landowners – path of least resistance in private land – build from these people
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