surveyed at each site with the mean number and abundance of species reflecting the ecological diversity at the site. We also compare the biological community at sites near coastal discharges with control sites, to check that the discharges are complying with consent conditions. We use the results of all our ecological monitoring to analyse regional trends in marine water quality for overall state of the environment reporting. Monitoring shellfish
Some species of shellfish, such as mussels, feed by
Taranaki Regional Council which administers the Total Mobility scheme. The previous Hāwera operator, Energy City Cabs, was unable to offer a wheelchair option. South Taranaki Passenger Services Inc takes over in early February after Energy City Cabs withdraws from the town to focus on its operations in North Taranaki, where it will continue to offer the Total Mobility service. “Energy City Cabs has provided an excellent Total Mobility service in Hāwera since 2014 and we’ll continue working closely with
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you have selected, click on the forward arrow in the header of the pop-up box. Aerial photographyThe aerial photographs used in LocalMaps were captured in the summer of 2011-2012. Aerial photography can be downloaded from the LINZ Data Service (opens in new window) Download GIS dataData can be downloaded from the Taranaki Regional Council Open Data site (opens in new window).Data can be downloaded as a shapefile for use in ArcGIS or a kml file for use on Google Earth, or as a spreadsheet. This
Taranaki public transport users are in for a treat, with free bus travel on 21 and 22 September to mark World Car-Free Day. “It’s an ideal opportunity to reward our regular passengers and to encourage more people to give the buses a go,” says Chris Clarke, Passenger Services Manager for the Taranaki Regional Council which organises and funds the region’s Citylink, Connector and Southlink services. Car-Free Day is celebrated every September 22, when people are encouraged to get around by public
throughout New Zealand and increase demand for low emission vehicles. Greg Rine, Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager, is excited that Pukeiti is now part of this growing network. “EVs have traditionally been used for the daily ‘run-around’ town.” “By extending the network outside of the CBD to locations such as Pukeiti, we are making it easier to use EVs for weekend leisure or holiday making.” More than 1100 EV chargers have been approved for co-funding through the fund to date, with 700 already
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
The Council has more than 30 years of experience in regulating petroleum exploration and development activities. Guide to regulating oil & gas activities under the RMA This guide, prepared by the Council in 2013, is based on more than 30 years of regulation, and a consistent and integrated approach to regulating petroleum exploration in New Zealand among the various agencies involved. It provides access to a wide range of information on the different operations and processes involved in
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Future directions for the management
of farm dairy effluent
Review of the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council
Private Bag 713
Stratford 4352
July 2012
Document: 1008222
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Preface
It is clear to me that within a decade, current policy and farming practices that allow effluent
accumulated in the farm
It was a dry July for some parts of the region last month with an average of 108.3mm of rain, 41% less than typical July rainfall. There was 71% less than rainfall at Whangamomona at Marco Road while mean river flows were 41.4% lower than typical values. Year to date rainfall ranges from 15% less rainfall at Uruti at Kaka Rd, and 17% more rainfall at Tawhiti at Duffys, with an average of 4% more than normal. Mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 10.3°C, an average of 0.4°C warmer