memorandum is to introduce to Members, the engagement process
on the long-term vision for freshwater that forms part of the review of the Regional Policy
Statement for Taranaki (RPS).
Executive summary
2. The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) requires that the
Council engage with tangata whenua and communities in the development of a long-
term vision for freshwater to be included in the reviewed RPS.
3. Engagement and development of the long-term vision for
Farms
Jamie Coburn Silver Fern Farms
Anne Probert Venture Taranaki
Matt Lamb Venture Taranaki
Adam Wood Beach Energy
Maui Matthews Taranaki District Healthboard
Attendees to the workshop were welcomed by Taranaki Regional Council Chief Executive
Steve Ruru, who gave an overview of the government’s Essential Freshwater package and
what it aims to achieve.
After hearing from the Council’s subject matter experts, the workshop discussed three
matters: (1) Long-term vision for
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Wednesday 25 March 2020, 11am
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Agenda for the meeting of the Regional Transport Committee to be held in the
Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Wednesday 25
March 2020 commencing at 11am.
Members Councillor M McDonald (Committee Chairperson)
Councillor T Cloke (Committee Deputy Chairperson)
Mayor N Volzke (Stratford District Council)
Mayor P Nixon (South Taranaki District Council)
Councillor H Duynhoven
asked for sightings of moth plant. The new sites they reported have kept us busy, but we’re not complaining! “It’s important to remember our kids and grandkids won’t be able to enjoy our incredible biodiversity in the future without a collective approach to biosecurity today.” The Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki lists five plants the Council directly controls, namely, climbing spindleberry, giant reed, madeira vine (or mignonette vine), moth plant and Senegal tea. The goal for these
The latest news releases from Taranaki Regional Council.
together with Māori across the
region including Māori involvement in decision making processes. The Council
undertook a number of activities during the year in working with Māori, including
providing opportunities for Māori to contribute to the decision-making processes of the
Council.
It is part of the Council’s mission to carry out its various responsibilities by, among other things, taking into
account the Treaty of Waitangi. Furthermore, schedule 10 of the Local Government
together with Māori across the
region including Māori involvement in decision making processes. The Council
undertook a number of activities during the year in working with Māori, including
providing opportunities for Māori to contribute to the decision-making processes of the
Council.
It is part of the Council’s mission to carry out its various responsibilities by, among other things, taking into
account the Treaty of Waitangi. Furthermore, schedule 10 of the Local Government
Changes are coming to how farmers, industry, businesses and communities use freshwater and Taranaki Regional Council wants the public’s help to shape the new rules. The Council has organised 16 drop-in sessions from 17 June to 1 July where staff will be on hand to answer questions about proposed freshwater targets aimed at improving water quality in Taranaki’s rivers and streams in the short, medium and long term. Chair Charlotte Littlewood says the drop-in events are being held across the
plans,
annual plans and annual reports, on the Council’s website www.trc.govt.nz.
annotation http://www.trc.govt.nz/ http://www.trc.govt.nz/
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Taranaki Regional Council – Pre-Election Report – July 2019
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Operational achievements
Supporting livelihoods | Improving lifestyles |Taking Taranaki forward
Over the last three years and more, the Council has successfully progressed its objectives across the
full range of its functions
Apologies There were no apologies received.
Notification of There were no late items.
Late Items
The chairman, Mr M McDonald acknowledged the passing of David Walter past Chairman
of the Taranaki Regional Council and the Regional Transport Committee.
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1. Confirmation of Minutes – 17 June 2020
Resolved
That the Taranaki Regional Transport Committee:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes and resolutions of the Regional Transport
Committee meeting of the …