thrilled to offer free transport to and from the parade, making it easy for everyone to join the festivities. “Buses will arrive with plenty of time to find the perfect spot for the parade, which starts at 1pm." For many, this could be a chance to try out public transport in a relaxed and festive setting, Ms Gazley says. “With some roads closed for the event, the free service could be a real gift for families. Why struggle with busy streets and parking when you can ride to and from the parade for free?
Starting from Tuesday 12 March, there are some important updates to bus routes 6 - Vogeltown/Brooklands, 8 - Merrilands/Highlands Park and the Connector - Hāwera to New Plymouth. Changes include the following: Route 6 - Vogeltown/Brooklands: The Exteter/Somerset/Kaimata Street loop has been removed to provide a more direct bus service. Alternative stops include St Pius school and Brooklands Road (near #70). You can hail and ride this bus service for added convenience!
Route 8 -
support future urban development. This requires consulting with providers to ensure
there are no significant barriers to infrastructure being available.
Future transportation networks have been developed in accordance with the DSP’s as part of the
Proposed District Plan. All the DSP include both collector roads, local roads and pathways to allow
connections from the existing infrastructure into the new growth areas.
According to the Ministry of Education (MoE), the majority of the
Taranaki people are being urged to have their say on the future of transport in the region including changes to speed limits on local roads and public transport improvements such as a proposed new bus to New Plymouth Airport Feedback is being sought by the four Taranaki councils as part of their ‘The Road Ahead’ community conversation running from 18 September to 29 October, with the public’s views set to shape key transport strategies. An interactive map will show all the proposed speed limit
Taranaki Regional Council has held two community conversations in 2023 on transport in the region. Better Travel Choices - September to October 2023 Public consultation on the two documents that make up the Better Travel Choices for Taranaki strategy was held between September and October 2023. The strategy includes a new active travel strategy and an updated Regional Public Transport Plan. Better Travel Choices for Taranaki sets out a series of ideas and options that respond to “The Road
The Regional Land Transport Plan is being developed by Taranaki Regional Council and will come into effect in mid-2024. The Road Ahead: March-April 2023: Feedback sought on public transport, cycling and walking, the long-term vision for transport and road safety and speed management.
18 September-29 October 2023: Public consultation on district councils’ speed management plans and Better Travel Choices for Taranaki strategy.
16 February-15 March 2024: Public consultation on Regional Land
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Stra�ord Primary School Tools, gloves, po�ng mix, plants $$$$$
Tikorangi School Further Orchard development Help & trees/plants
Toko School Connec�ons between orchard and classroom $$$$$
Waitara High School Harakeke & kai gardens Money & help
Westown Kindergarten Help plan�ng out orchard Fruit trees
Events held prior to lockdown
St Josephs Wetlands Day - Esther and an awesome group of local experts came together for a
day of learning around wetlands at St Josephs School in Waitara.
Taranaki’s public transport fleet is going greener and quieter with the addition of an e-bus on urban routes in New Plymouth. Taranaki Regional Council has secured funding from Waka Kotahi/NZTA’s Climate Emergency Response Fund for the electric vehicle – the first e-bus to hit the roads in the region. Cheryl Gazley, Council Transport Engagement Manager, said the new vehicle will remove about 50 tonnes of CO2 in the first year and is a great start to the long-term goal of moving from diesel to
such lagoons that
characterised the landscape around New
Plymouth prior to European settlement. An
area between the lagoon and the Mangaotuku
Stream contains a healthy semi‐coastal forest
remnant. This area survived the clearing of the
land by the early settlers and also the Great Fire
of Upper Westown in March 1888 which burnt
1,012 ha of land.
There are several bush walks for you to choose from
the most popular being the Rayward Bush Walk and
the Lagoon Bush walk.