consultation - March 2023 The engagement gathered information to inform policy development of the Better Transport Choices strategy by Taranaki Regional Council, to inform the development of Speed Management Plans by New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council and South Taranaki District Council and seek feedback about bus routes across the region. We sought feedback in four key focus areas. In addition to these focus areas participants were given the opportunity to provide feedback on any
Air quality in Taranaki is of a high natural standard and the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki sets out policies and rules to keep it that way. The plan includes amendments arising from the Government's May 2018 Plantation Forestry regulations. Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki 2011 Download the full Plan and appendices here, or scroll down and download the appendices or rules as separate documents. Rule 34 relates to backyard burning. Note: Pursuant to clause 20A of the first
Air quality in Taranaki is of a high natural standard and the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki sets out policies and rules to keep it that way. The plan includes amendments arising from the Government's May 2018 Plantation Forestry regulations. Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki 2011 Download the full Plan and appendices here, or scroll down and download the appendices or rules as separate documents. Rule 34 relates to backyard burning. Note: Pursuant to clause 20A of the first
Air quality in Taranaki is of a high natural standard and the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki sets out policies and rules to keep it that way. The plan includes amendments arising from the Government's May 2018 Plantation Forestry regulations. Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki 2011 Download the full Plan and appendices here, or scroll down and download the appendices or rules as separate documents. Rule 34 relates to backyard burning. Note: Pursuant to clause 20A of the first
Find out if it's safe to swim at your local river, lake or beach. Recreational water quality Every Tuesday, from 1 November to 31 March, TRC check the water quality at 41 recreational rivers, lakes and beach sites all over Taranaki. Water sampling results take 3 days from the time of testing to publishing on our website. If you plan to swim today, here are some signs to look out for before jumping into the water. Has it rained in the last three days? Rain washes contaminants from land into
high-growth. Initially
identified as a medium-growth urban area, New Plymouth district was later classified as
high growth1. The change of classification requires high-growth “local authorities” (i.e. New
Plymouth District Council and Taranaki Regional Council) to undertake planning and
monitoring actions to implement the NPS-UDC.
The New Plymouth district covers an area of 2,205 square metres. New Plymouth District
Council and Taranaki Regional Council are working together on the
our purpose
Foreword 1
Long-Term Plan purpose 2
Consultation Issues 3
Our mission 10
Your Councillors 12
Working together with Māori 14
Audit Report 18
Our region 20
Community well-beings 22
Operating environment 24
Strategic priorities 26
Groups of activities 27
Financial strategy 74
New Plymouth District Council (Waitara Lands) Act 2018
Financial statements
Statement of comprehensive revenue and expense
Statement of changes
Ko te kāhui kaunihera ...................................................................... 5
Your Councillors ................................................................................ 5
Ko ngā ritenga whāi take, māhere hoki ..................................... 6
Purpose and planning processes ................................................. 6
Ko te mahinga tahi me te iwi Māori ............................................ 8
Working together with Māori
Taranaki Regional Council has continued its strong and prudent financial management with a $2.6m surplus for the 2021-2022 financial year. The Council maintained strong levels of service as it worked towards improving lifestyles, taking Taranaki forward and supporting livelihoods while planning for the future and ensuring it can meet the challenges that the huge raft of reforms being rolled out by central Government will bring. The Council adopted its 2021/2022 Annual Report at today’s Ordinary
that and we’re delighted to launch a trial of this new service which connects our wonderful coastal communities along State Highway 45. “We aren’t able to do everything for everyone all at once so we’re prioritising what can be changed to improve bus services for our community. I’d urge people to take part in the current community conversation as your views will be key to how we plan services that the people of Taranaki want.” Bus frequency, new bus routes including a link from New Plymouth to the