Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: More clarity on wetlandsThe Council has welcomed a Government move to amend and clarify its new wetlands regulations to remove unanticipated barriers to habitat restoration work and other nearby activities that pose no environmental threat. The Policy & Planning Committee discussed a draft submission that generally supports the proposed amendments subject to minor
Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: 3D mapping coverage for TaranakiThe Council is the lead agency in a regional 3D mapping project that potentially will be of enormous benefit both environmentally and economically, the Policy & Planning Committee was told. An aerial laser survey began early in April to gather LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data that can be used to generate highly accurate 3D maps
One of the Council’s priorities is to work with farmers and landowners to protect and enhance those areas that have significant biodiversity values—our Key Native Ecosystems (KNEs). What is a KNE?While all remnant bush areas, wetlands, coastal turfs and dunelands in the region are important, since 2006 the Council has identified the ‘jewels in our biodiversity crown’ that have significant indigenous biodiversity values for the Taranaki region. Collectively known as KNEs, these sites are
Taranaki Regional Council wishes everyone a safe and happy festive season. The Council office will be closed all day Thursday, 22 December then from 1pm on Friday, 23 December until 8am on Monday, 9 January 2023. The switchboard remains open at all times, including statutory holidays, and officers are on call to deal with any urgent issues that may arise. To report an environmental incident, call 0800 736 222 at any time of the day or night. Gardens and buses Tūpare, Hollard Gardens and Pukeiti
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Explore the creativity of Nathan and Destine Hull in their captivating metal sculpture exhibition. 📍 Kieller Garden 🕗 Open Daily
What are the climate trends in Taranaki, and what will climate change mean for our region? HOW CLIMATE CHANGE WILL IMPACT TARANAKI The Council commissioned NIWA to undertake a review of climate change projections and impacts for the Taranaki region. Climate change projections and impacts for Taranaki 2022 looks at the expected changes for a range of climate variables out to the year 2100. Read the report Taranaki is one of the sunniest and windiest regions in Aotearoa. Its climate is largely
greater, and high flows were only 36% of typical highs while mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 17.8°C, an average of 0.4°C cooler than normal. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 16.7°C, which is 0.8°C cooler than long-term February averages. The maximum air temperature recorded in February was 28.7°C at Inglewood at Oxidation Ponds. The maximum wind gust recorded in February was 129km/hr at Waitotara at Ngutuwera. February 2024 Environmental Data
It’s more important than ever to celebrate the tremendous energy that many put into improving the region’s environment, says Taranaki Regional Council Chair David MacLeod. Announcing the 16 winners of this year’s TRC Environmental Awards today, Mr MacLeod says it’s a chance to lift our heads above the challenges that 2021 has brought. The awards recognise a wide variety of environmental undertakings across the region, including: - A Ngāruahine iwi initiative that saw the return of threatened
