Power Scheme has not operated since its previous consents expired in 2018. A freshwater vision for Taranaki‘Swimmability’, biodiversity, social responsibility, kaitiakitanga and visibly clean, clear water are some of the key themes from the first phase of the Council’s public engagement around a freshwater vision, the Policy & Planning Committee heard. The Government’s National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management requires regional councils to develop a vision to be included in their regional
particular with the Taranaki Regional Council and the New Plymouth District Council to advance this purpose.
The Trust was formed to take over the former Rugby Park and redevelop it into a quality venue for the benefit of the wider Taranaki region. The provision of the stadium facilities contributes to the overall infrastructure of the region and provides economic stimulus from events held at the stadium, particularly sporting events that encourage safe and healthy living.
Vision
The vision for
of global conservation efforts and the role that Pukeiti plays in preserving rhododendrons for future generations. We remain committed to our mission and look forward to continuing our work with both local and international partners. Andrew Brooker
Rhododendron Collection and Projects Officer
It’s about to get tougher for wannabe invaders to enter the Zero Possum project zone, with the installation of 60 new self-reporting cameras. Taranaki Regional Council launched Towards Predator-Free Taranaki in 2018, with an ambitious goal of eliminating possums between the Oakura River and Timaru Stream. The Zero Possum zone was extended to the Hangatāhua (Stony) River last year, thanks to $2.5m in Government funding, taking the total area to 9500 hectares. Results to date are promising. About
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processes in place to enable that to occur.
The Council recognises the importance of working together with Māori across the region including Māori involvement in
decision making processes. This is part of Council’s Mission Statement to carry out its various responsibilities by, among
other things, taking into account the Treaty of Waitangi.
Furthermore, Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires the Council to set out the steps it intends to take to
foster development
Recommendations
That Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes and resolutions of the Ordinary meeting of the Taranaki
Regional Council held at Suit two, Yarrow Stadium, Maratahu Street, New Plymouth on 10 December
2024.
Appendices/Attachments
Document TRCID-1492626864-187: Ordinary Council Minutes 10 December 2024
Ordinary Council 18 February 2025 - Confirmation of Ordinary Minutes -10 December 2024
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respect to any information or advice within this
strategy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are grateful for the enthusiastic and candid participation in the development of this strategy that
occurred in several ways:
• engagement by technical, operations and staff from territorial local authorities, regional councils
and coordinating executive group organisations who made themselves available at short notice
to provide feedback and attend workshops.
• support and
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Attendees to the workshop (both online and in person) 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 broke into smaller
groups to discuss three matters: (1) Long-term vision for freshwater, (2) Te Mana O te Wai
and (3) Water take.
WATER QUALITY IN TARANAKI
Council Science Manager,