preventing the introduction or establishment of new pests and by reducing the damage caused by pests and other harmful organisms introduced in the
past.
(refer section 3)
Five priorities
We will achieve the vision by implementing the following strategic priorities for action:
Pathways and exclusion Eradication Sustained control Working with others Regional leadership
Description
Undertake risk assessments, surveillance and
exclusion
Minutes – 9 September 2024
Author: M Jones, Governance Administrator
Approved by: M J Nield, Director - Corporate Services
Document: 3315545
Recommendations
That Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee meeting of the 9
September 2024 at 10.00am
b) notes recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on Tuesday 24
September 2024.
Appendices/Attachments
Document
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TARANAKI
WHERE WE STAND
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT 2009
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State of the Environment Report 2009
Published by the Taranaki Regional Council
Private Bag 713
Stratford
February 2009
Print: ISBN 978-0-473-14730-3
Online: ISBN 978-0-473-14731-0
TARANAKI
WHERE WE STAND
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We have great pleasure in presenting to you,
the third state of the environment report for
Taranaki. It reports on current environmental
conditions and
economy, environment and wellbeing.
The Taranaki Regional Council Biosecurity Strategy 2018–
2038 covers all of the Council’s activities and programmes
relating to pests and other harmful organisms, and sets out
its biosecurity goals for the next 20 years.
Through the Strategy, the Council aims to prevent the
establishment of ‘new’ pests in Taranaki, and keep playing an
important role in managing established ‘legacy’ pests.
A vision for pest management in Taranaki
freshwater.
2016 onwards - The Council continues to seek technical advice from national experts across a range of areas (such as minimum flows) to inform future plan development and build regional context and understanding.
March 2021 – The Council commenced pre-draft community engagement on freshwater visions for Taranaki. The consultation process The Council has been working with stakeholders, tangata whenua and the community to develop a vision for freshwater and how we want to manage our natural
freshwater.
2016 onwards - The Council continues to seek technical advice from national experts across a range of areas (such as minimum flows) to inform future plan development and build regional context and understanding.
March 2021 – The Council commenced pre-draft community engagement on freshwater visions for Taranaki. The consultation process The Council has been working with stakeholders, tangata whenua and the community to develop a vision for freshwater and how we want to manage our natural
covers all of the Council’s activities
and programmes relating to pests and other harmful
organisms, and sets out its proposed biosecurity goals for
the next 20 years.
Through the Strategy, the Council aims to prevent the
establishment of ‘new’ pests in Taranaki, and keep playing an
important role in managing established ‘legacy’ pests.
A vision for pest management in Taranaki
The Council proposes to help achieve the following vision for
biosecurity in Taranaki
Management Plans by New Plymouth District Council, Stratford District Council and South Taranaki
District Council.
Community feedback was sought in the four key areas identified below. In addition to these focus areas,
respondents had the opportunity to provide feedback on any other issues of importance to them.
• Road safety and speed management.
• Long-term vision for transport in Taranaki.
• Public transport (including buses and rail).
• Cycling, walking and active travel.
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TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER September 2015 No. 98
Storm relief hits spot
The Taranaki Regional Council’s $500,000
Storm Recovery Package has struck a chord
with farmers whose properties were
damaged in the widespread flooding and
slips in June.
More than three-quarters of the funding
package had been allocated by the end of
August, to cover replacement of riparian
plants, poplar poles and retirement fencing
lost or damaged in the storm.
respond to the questions and give us your feedback as your views are
crucial to shaping the future of active and public transport in our region.
The easiest way to have your say is online at trc.govt.nz/transport
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OUR VISION
To increase the wellbeing and environmental
sustainability of Taranaki communities, by enabling
people to safely and conveniently travel by
public transport and active travel.
76% of responses were supportive of a
goal to reduce the number of car
journeys