• Council
• Plans & reports
• Research & reviews
• Pest management / biosecurity

The Council undertakes or commissions studies to assist with its pest management activities under the Biosecurity Act 1993 and other legislation, as well as non-regulatory programmes. Pest Pathways into Taranaki This June 2020 report, prepared by Place Group Ltd for the Taranaki Regional Council, documents the key findings of a pest-threat risk assessment and sets out recommended options for the future management of pest pathways into the region. Pest Pathways into Taranaki (1.1 MB pdf) (single

• Council
• Plans & reports
• Strategy, policy & plans
• Riparian Implementation Strategy

This strategy, adopted by the Council in March 1993, lays the basis for the flagship Riparian Management Programme Management of Riparian Margins in Taranaki: Implementation Strategy The background, management issues, implementation options and a preferred strategy for riparian management are set out in this document, which was adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council in March 1993. Riparian Implementation Strategy (1.3 MB pdf) (single document only) Riparian Implementation Strategy (1.3 MB

• Environment
• Maps & data
• Monthly climate summary
• October 2023 rainfall

(non-mountain) water temperatures were 12.9°C, about the same as normal for a typical October. October average wind speeds were 18.2km/hr, with average gust strength of 48.9km/hr. The maximum wind gust recorded in October was 130km/hr at Waitotara at Ngutuwera - the windiest spot in the region for the second month in a row. October 2023 Environmental Data Report October 2023 rainfall maps What you should know: The site maps show data from a selection of the sites we monitor, but not all of them. The

• Environment
• Working together
• Environmental Awards
• Winners
• 2023 Award winners
• Environmental Action in Water Quality Improvement

Find out more about Taranaki Catchment Communities and its work across the region to protect and enhance freshwater and safeguard biodiversity values within water bodies. WinnerTaranaki Catchment Communities – For taking action to protect and enhance water quality and biodiversity values within water bodies in Taranaki. The group is made up of farmers with a shared passion for a sustainable future. They work on a range of initiatives around Te Maunga, raising awareness of how fundamental

• Gardens
• Venues
• Lodge Reception Room

A warm lodge setting with unique stone fireplace. Suitable for small conferences and receptions. Includes use of the adjoining atrium space and kitchen access.

• Council
• Stadium Taranaki
• Stadium updates
• Stadium update: Final checks under way before tenders called

Detailed design work has been completed for repairs to Yarrow Stadium’s earthquake-prone stands and is being peer reviewed before going out for public tender, says the Taranaki Regional Council Chair, David MacLeod. He says the team has been very busy on the detailed design work for major aspects of the stadium repair and refurbishment project. “We’re all highly aware of the need to get the stadium back to work as soon as possible, but we’re also determined to ensure the project is built on a

• Environment
• Maps & data
• Monthly climate summary
• July 2023 rainfall

It was a dry July for some parts of the region last month with an average of 108.3mm of rain, 41% less than typical July rainfall. There was 71% less than rainfall at Whangamomona at Marco Road while mean river flows were 41.4% lower than typical values. Year to date rainfall ranges from 15% less rainfall at Uruti at Kaka Rd, and 17% more rainfall at Tawhiti at Duffys, with an average of 4% more than normal. Mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 10.3°C, an average of 0.4°C warmer