holders, which consistently reveals a generally high rate of compliance with consent conditions across all sectors,
Non-compliance with consent conditions, and pollution complaints are thoroughly investigated by Council and appropriate enforcement action is taken. Riparian protection satus at September 2017. Progressively darker shades indicate increased protection. The Waiokura is part of a national project which showcased five ‘best practice dairy catchments’ from around the country – two in the
alignment of industry’s interests with community and Resource Management
Act 1991 expectations
• A respectful and responsible regard for the Taranaki region’s environment and our management
of its natural resources. Reporting allows evaluation and demonstration of the overall rate of
compliance by sector and by consent holders as a whole, and of trends in the improvement of our
environment
• Council’s accountability and transparency. Reporting gives validity to investment in
making a decision on this
matter.
Background
2. As part of its drive to focus councils on core services and reduce rates increases, the Government has
introduced the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill (the Bill). The Bill, contained in
Attachment 2, makes the following key changes to the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act):
a. refocusing the purpose of local government
b. better measuring and publicising council performance
c. prioritising core services in
Where will the activity occur?
5.1. Dairy supply number
5.2. Site Address (Including: Street/road
name, number, and nearest
settlement/town)
5.3. Assessment/Valuation number (refer to
land title or rates notice)
5.4. Map reference/s NZTM Co-ordinates at
point of activity
E N
5.5. Closest Waterbody
Provide the name of the closest river or
stream to the activity
does not require further information, further assessment of options or
further analysis of costs and benefits, or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a
decision on this matter.
Williamson/Walker
Setting of Rates 2025/2026
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) set the following rates pursuant to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on rating units in the
Taranaki region for the financial year commencing 1 July 2025 and ending on 30 June 2026:
the Taranaki
tailored monitoring programmes, while for another 96 (10%) of the consents a good level of environmental
performance and compliance was achieved. A further 27 (3%) of consents monitored required improvement
in their performance, while the remaining one (<1%) achieved a rating of poor.
This report includes recommendations for the future monitoring of any hydraulic fracturing activities at the
Mangahewa-D wellsite.
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Monitoring Annual Reports
A Matthews provided an update on the 21 compliance monitoring reports and advised of a minor
amendment to the compliance ratings noted in table 1.
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
received the 21 compliance monitoring reports listed in table 1
noted any specific recommendations therein.
Cram/Bigham
Councillor Littlewood joined the meeting 9:12am
Resource Consents Issued under Delegated Authority & Applications in
Progress
transport services while balancing financial sustainability and
meeting community expectations, such as:
• Targeted rates as a means of offsetting increased operational costs, providing a more predictable
funding stream independent of Central Government
• Phased delivery of planned improvements in line with funding availability, while maintaining clear
communication to the public to manage expectations.
• Assessing the long-term affordability of low patronaged routes and whether
monitoring programmes, while for another 101 (11%) of the consents a good level of environmental
performance and compliance was achieved. A further 29 (3%) of consents monitored required improvement
in their performance, while the remaining 1 (<1%) achieved a rating of poor.
In terms of overall environmental and compliance performance by the consent holder over the last several
years, the consent holder’s performance remains at a high level.
This report includes recommendations for the 2025/26
$56.9m compared to $56.1m
in the 2024/2034 Long-Term Plan and we’ve reduced the
total rates forecast as outlined in the LTP from 13.2% to
a proposed 12.9% rise in the 2025/26 Annual Plan.
We look forward to delivering the work programmes set
out in the 2025/2026 Annual Plan and remain focused
on working with our community and caring for Taranaki.
This Plan was adopted on 13 May 2025.
Craig Williamson Steve Ruru
Chairperson Chief