Time is running out to have your say on the Taranaki Regional Council’s representation arrangements for next year’s local government elections. Council chairman David MacLeod is urging people to get their feedback in before submissions close at 5pm on Friday, 13 August. “The purpose of the current review is to look at how the regional council can best represent the people of Taranaki. “We believe our proposal is the most effective and fair way forward, but we want to hear what you think before
A first look at Yarrow Stadium’s new East Stand has been revealed with the release of an artist’s impression of the design. David MacLeod, Chairman at Taranaki Regional Council which owns the venue through the Taranaki Stadium Trust, says finalising the East Stand’s design marked a major milestone in the project. “We think the East Stand’s design is absolutely fantastic and we hope our community will be thrilled when they see the artist’s impression and the details about the facilities on
The Tūpare River Rlat retains an idyllic pastoral feeling with simple plantings of specimen trees. With the tranquil sounds of the Waiwhakaiho River, this is the perfect setting for a large wedding ceremony.
Taranaki bus fares will be half price from this Friday, as part of the Government’s three-month reduction of public transport fares. Taranaki bus fares will be half price from this Friday, as part of the Government’s three-month reduction of public transport fares. Citylink, Connector, Southlink and school bus fares will be halved while Total Mobility Services will also be discounted, up until 30 June. Taranaki Regional Council Transport Engagement Manager Sarah Hiestand says the discounts will
The Taranaki Regional Council and New Plymouth District Council have worked together on these documents relating to the Government's National Policy Statement for Urban Development Capacity. Urban development capacity in the New Plymouth district This document outlines the requirements of the 2016 NPS for Urban Development Capacity, and how the Taranaki Regional Council and New Plymouth District Council are working together to meet them. Urban development Capacity in the New Plymouth District
Regulatory Committee Tuesday 21 November, 10.30am: Policy & Planning Committee Tuesday 28 November, 10.30am: Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Wednesday 29 November, 11am: Regional Transport Committee December 2017
Monday 4 December, 10am: Executive, Audit & Risk Committee Tuesday 12 December, 10.30am: Ordinary Council meeting Standing Orders These standing orders are intended to enable the orderly conduct Council meetings. They incorporate legislative provisions relating to meetings,
finds no fundamental areas for concern about the new regulations but identifies practical issues that may arise in their implementation, and raise some questions about enforcement. It also says that continuing engagement with regional councils and port companies will be important. And it expresses concern that the draft regulations make no reference to cultural impacts or recognition of the cultural and spiritual significance of the marine environment. It says cultural impact assessments have proven
Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: More clarity on wetlandsThe Council has welcomed a Government move to amend and clarify its new wetlands regulations to remove unanticipated barriers to habitat restoration work and other nearby activities that pose no environmental threat. The Policy & Planning Committee discussed a draft submission that generally supports the proposed amendments subject to minor
Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: 3D mapping coverage for TaranakiThe Council is the lead agency in a regional 3D mapping project that potentially will be of enormous benefit both environmentally and economically, the Policy & Planning Committee was told. An aerial laser survey began early in April to gather LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data that can be used to generate highly accurate 3D maps
