The Taranaki Regional Council and New Plymouth District Council have worked together on these documents relating to the Government's National Policy Statement for Urban Development Capacity. Urban development capacity in the New Plymouth district This document outlines the requirements of the 2016 NPS for Urban Development Capacity, and how the Taranaki Regional Council and New Plymouth District Council are working together to meet them. Urban development Capacity in the New Plymouth District
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
applications, consider having a pre-application meeting with Council staff and technical experts.
Consider hiring a consultant to prepare your application for you.
Ensure your proposal is consistent with the objectives and policies in the Regional Policy Statement and relevant Regional plans.
Include a complete assessment of the environmental and cultural effects with your application. This may involve engaging with technical experts and tāngata whenua.
Obtain written approvals from potential affected
The mauri and health of our rivers and streams is highly valued and is vital to the well-being, livelihood and lifestyle of everyone in the Taranaki region. David MacLeod. There is plenty of interest and public discussion around the water quality in our rivers and streams. And so, as the manager of the freshwater resource, the Taranaki Regional Council closely monitors waterway quality to ensure that the discussion, as well as the Council’s own decision making, is well informed by fact and
The region is protected with two multimillion-dollar flood control schemes, a number of smaller ones and a region-wide river level and flood monitoring and warning system operated by the Council. River Control & Flood Protection Bylaw
A Council bylaw addresses protection of its river control and flood protection assets. More information on River Control & Flood Protection Bylaw
Both the major schemes – at the lower Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth and the lower Waitara River in Waitara
Taranaki bus fares will be half price from this Friday, as part of the Government’s three-month reduction of public transport fares. Taranaki bus fares will be half price from this Friday, as part of the Government’s three-month reduction of public transport fares. Citylink, Connector, Southlink and school bus fares will be halved while Total Mobility Services will also be discounted, up until 30 June. Taranaki Regional Council Transport Engagement Manager Sarah Hiestand says the discounts will
The mauri and health of our rivers and streams are highly valued and are vital to the well-being, livelihood and lifestyle of everyone in the Taranaki region. David MacLeod. There is plenty of interest and public discussion around the water quality in our rivers and streams. And so, as the manager of the freshwater resource, the Taranaki Regional Council closely monitors waterway quality to ensure that the discussion, as well as the Council’s own decision making, is well informed by fact and
technical and administrative skills. The structure matches the Council's fields of activities. It is a flat compact structure with a high level of delegated authority. Chief Executive (Steve Ruru) Environment Quality (Director: Abby Matthews)
Science services
Emergency management
Resource investigations and monitoring
Waste minimisation Operations (Director: Daniel Harrison)
Environment services (biosecurity and biodiversity)
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki Land management
River control and flood
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Review of the Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki
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aims, the immediate priorities for the roading network, the best ways to meet a raft of new challenges, and the development of bike trails. Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki 2021-2027 (5.1 MB pdf) (single document only) Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki 2021-2027 (5.1 MB pdf) Taranaki Regional Public Transport Plan 2020-2030 This Plan, adopted in 2020, sets out the Council's objectives and policies for public transport in the region, and network and development plans for the decade.