PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2002 INSPECTIONS AND INCIDENTS COST RECOVERY Pursuant to section 150 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Taranaki Regional Council gives notice that it has adopted the following schedules of charges for the recovery of the costs of inspection, including but not limited to routine and additional inspections, and inspections following any incidents, discharges, spillages or non-containment of substances that cause, or have the
Regional Council Private Bag 713 Stratford ISSN: 1178-1467 (Online) Document: 3300198 (Word) Document: 3301355 (Pdf) September 2024 page page Executive summary Benthic macroinvertebrates are aquatic species that play a crucial role in freshwater ecology. They respond to environmental variables including water quality, hydrology, and habitat, and are used worldwide as sub- indicators of stream health as they respond to human pressures, are
with a regional and national perspective on the recommendations made by the Royal Society (UK) within the report Shale gas extraction in the UK: a review of hydraulic fracturing (see Item 8 in this agenda). Executive summary This Council was approached by the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ) to review the recommendations contained in the report referenced above. The study presented recommendations in 10 major themes for the UK, and the Royal Society (NZ) is interested in making an
The Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards aim to honor exceptional mahi and initiatives within our region that contribute significantly to the protection and enhancement of Taranaki's environment. These annual awards are in several categories, serving as a catalyst for fostering environmental stewardship and promoting sustainable development of our invaluable natural resources. Categories Youth environmental leader: This award recognises a young individual aged 12 - 24, whose
must be provided under contract with a regional council as part of a unit unless it is an exempt service. A regional page 2 council must contract for the provision of every unit on an exclusive basis (LTMA s116). This updated Procurement Strategy will be used to implement the Council’s approach to the PTOM. 3 Organisational goals 3.1 Strategic objectives The strategic objectives of the Council are defined by the 2012/2022 Long-Term Plan (LTP). The
results aren't a happy accident. An independent report by NIWA during the year found that Taranaki's long-running riparian protection programme is not only strongly associated with the improved ecological health in the region's waterways, but has also reduced E. coli levels. Guided by solid previous research, improving ecological stream health has been the major goal of this Council's long-running We are pleased to present the Taranaki Regional Council's 2017/2018 Annual
across all rain gauges. Mean river flows for August were 17.6% lower than typical values, low flows were 7.9% greater, and high flows 27.5% greater than typical values. The maximum river flow recorded was 698.2 m3/sec at Waitara at Bertrand Rd, on 27 August after heavy rainfall at the month. Mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 10°C, an average of 0.1°C cooler than long-term August values. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 10.8°C, which is 0.8°C
That Taranaki Regional Council: a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Operations and Regulatory Committee meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on 3 September 2024 at 9.00am b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on Tuesday 29 September 2024. Appendices/Attachments Document 3302771: Operations and Regulatory Minutes 3 September 2024.