particular focus on dahlias, sweet pease and clivias. His dahlias are renowned for their bright, vibrant flowers, dark central discs and dark foliage. They have won international awards. He spent four days visiting Taranaki gardens and nurseries last week in a visit organised by the Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Group, whose members he also addressed. Pukeiti is owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region. It is open daily and entry is free. For details of
of ancient rimu and mature rainforest are visible and native birds can be spotted hanging out overhead. “We are expecting the Pīwakawaka Family Hut to be a big hit this summer for those looking for an off the beaten track adventure,” says Greg Rine, Taranaki Regional Council Regional Gardens Manager. “With shorter walking times it offers a more accessible option for families with young children who still want that true mountain hut style experience.” The Family Hut has been thoughtfully designed
The “whole picture” is being talked about on Donna and Phil Cram’s farm near Awatuna as they host a series of community get-togethers to talk about what they can do to bring the birdsong back to their backyard. With support from the Taranaki Regional Council the Crams and their community group of over 34 farmers have committed to maintaining 550 traps across approximately 14,000 hectares in the upper Oeo Catchment area in South Taranaki. The group aims to rid the area of predators to support
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Change of Meeting Venue
Notification
The venue for the Taranaki Regional Council’s Ordinary meeting on Tuesday 9 April
2019 has moved to the Port Taranaki Limited Boardroom, 2-8 Bayly Road, New
Plymouth, commencing at 10.30am.
Meeting Dates Notification
Consents and Regulatory Committee Tuesday 30 April 2019 9.30am
Policy and Planning Committee Tuesday 30 April 2019 10.30am
Executive, Audit and Risk Committee Monday 13 May 2019 10.00am
Ordinary Meeting to hear
return of birdlife is thanks to a wider commitment from our neighbours and school families,” Thompson says. Do you want a trap for your backyard? Contact Taranaki Regional Council on 0800 736 222 or email pftaranaki@trc.govt.nz. Find out more here https://trc.govt.nz/envir…/working-together/pf-taranaki2050/
commences, the Taranaki Regional
Council is informed that the activity is to occur.
Permitted
Erection or placement of
a navigation aid for
marine transport, and
related occupation of the
coastal marine area
(including renewal of
occupation), and related
disturbance of the
foreshore and seabed
A1.3 • Structure does not interfere with the New Plymouth Airport Flight Path Protection
Surfaces shown in Section 4.3.
Controlled May be non-
notified without
written approval
Summaries and explanations of the Council's Pest Management Plan and Biosecurity Strategy. Pest Management Plan & Biosecurity Strategy factsheets These factsheets summarise and explain aspects of the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki and the TRC Biosecurity Strategy. Factsheet 1: The Biosecurity Strategy & the Regional Pest Management Plan (323 KB pdf) More factsheets Factsheet 1: The Biosecurity Strategy & the Regional Pest Management Plan (323 KB pdf) Factsheet 2: The TRC Biosecurity
Summaries and explanations of the Council's Pest Management Plan and Biosecurity Strategy. Pest Management Plan & Biosecurity Strategy factsheets These factsheets summarise and explain aspects of the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki and the TRC Biosecurity Strategy. Factsheet 1: The Biosecurity Strategy & the Regional Pest Management Plan (323 KB pdf) More factsheets Factsheet 1: The Biosecurity Strategy & the Regional Pest Management Plan (323 KB pdf) Factsheet 2: The TRC Biosecurity
renewal
(Figure 3). Fertilisation, liming and seeding can then
restore dry matter production to 90-100% of its
former level.
Figure 3. Slump country following re-contouring.
As yet the Council does not have an information
sheet about pasture renewal, though its Land
Management Officers can supply verbal advice. Re-
contouring and pasture renewal is restorative
techniques only. The benefits may persist on historic
slumps or earthflows that are now inactive.
However where parts of an earthflow or