Planning members are Emily Bailey, John Hooker and Mitchell Ritai. They were all formally welcomed to their new roles with a pōwhiri earlier this month. The ABC of better biodiversityStronger and more coordinated management is required to halt biodiversity decline in New Zealand, and regional councils are well placed to play a leading role, the Policy and Planning Committee was told. A new 96-page thinkpiece, ‘Addressing New Zealand’s Biodiversity Challenge’ suggests five changes that regional councils
Items of interest from today's meetings of the Council's two key Committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: The Consents & Regulatory Committee and Policy & Planning Committee generally meet every six weeks, on the same day. Each of the Committees is made up of Councillors and external members. Meetings calendar Committee memberships Region keeps good eye on dairying – reportAn independent report by an environmental advocacy group has ranked the Council highly for the way it
Government freshwater regulations (September 2020). They will be published here as soon as possible. In the meantime please contact the Council directly if you have any questions, particularly if your farm or business is undertaking or planning operational changes or developments involving any aspect of fresh water or waterways. Even if you haven’t needed a resource consent for such work in the past, it’s important you talk to Council staff. South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS)
Government freshwater regulations (September 2020). They will be published here as soon as possible. In the meantime please contact the Council directly if you have any questions, particularly if your farm or business is undertaking or planning operational changes or developments involving any aspect of fresh water or waterways. Even if you haven’t needed a resource consent for such work in the past, it’s important you talk to Council staff. South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS)
Is there a special piece of native bush on your property? A place where the tūī and kererū hang out or a home to distinctive plants, fungi, flowers or insects? If there is, keep reading. Because it might be even more special than you think. Taranaki Regional Council has identified more than 300 Key Native Ecosystems (KNEs) throughout Taranaki, ranging from one to 800+ hectares. Frankley, Woodleigh and Ōmata Schools have KNEs on or adjacent to their grounds, an incredible way for students to
New Plymouth's Chalmers Home residents have been helping Taranaki Regional Council to pursue its Towards Predator-Free Taranaki initiative. The project aims to restore the sound and movement of wildlife and rejuvenate the native plants in the region. One of the main ways to achieve this is by building a trapping network across the region in both rural and urban areas. Chalmers Home recreation officer Jonny Breedon invited council representatives to talk to the residents about the work that is
off. Data will also be collated about how, where and when predators are caught, helping the Council identify clusters and tweak the trapping network. A virtual barrier, made up of natural barriers, traps and remote sensors, will prevent re-infestations and will be moved across the region as predators are removed from each area. The region will be divided into pizza-slice sections and different phases of work will be rolled out around the mountain, starting in the New Plymouth area, Oakura and the
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
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
Coastal ecosystems, landscapes and character are important priorities in the Council's work. Taranaki Regional Estuaries Ecological Vulnerability Assessment This 2019 report for the Council by Robertson Environmental Ltd presents vulnerability assessments of 20 estuaries in Taranaki in relation to the key coastal issues of eutrophication (excessive nutrients) and sedimentation (excessive muddiness), and includes long-term estuary monitoring recommendations. Taranaki Regional Estuaries