the school, with all questions answered and clear explanations given by both the Council Marine Biologist Emily Roberts and a speaker from Port Taranaki. The investigation had many benefits, among them has been a Council review of and adjustment to, our coastal monitoring programme when the dredge is in action. A terrific effort from all concerned. Regional Council Taranaki Kevin Archer You may recall the inaugural New Zealand ShakeOut in 2012 which
heard from other submitters, notably Ngāti Mutunga and neighbours of the RNZ operation who have been badly affected. From listening to them and from reading the Regional Council Officer’s Report (2 March 2021), it is clear that the company’s operation has not met the basic requirements. Indeed, it now appears that the operation has not only caused unacceptable environmental and cultural effects, but also health impacts on the neighbouring community and their loss of amenity.
page Bathing Beach Water Quality State of the Environment Monitoring Report Summer 2009-2010 Technical Report 2010-08 ISSN: 0114-8184 (Print) Taranaki Regional Council ISSN: 1178-1467 (Online) Private Bag 713 Document: 705025 STRATFORD June 2010 page page Executive summary The coastal contact recreational water quality component of the State of the Environment monitoring (SEM) programme for the Taranaki region commenced in the 1995-96 summer
these native species. Create, protect and retire wetlands on your property. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council or the Ornithological Society NZ Regional Representative Barry Hartley (barry_hartley@xtra.co.nz). CONSERVATION In the 19th century the fernbird was described as one of New Zealand’s most common birds. However, due to the ongoing destruction of its natural wetland habitat the North Island fernbird is now hardly seen
around the Taranaki ring plain from Mohakatino in the north to the Waitotara river mouth in the south. The Taranaki Regional Council recommends planting coastal tree daisy along estuary and lake margins within the coastal zone throughout the region. WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP Fence off areas of scrub and forest to prevent browsing by cattle, sheep and wild animals. When planting coastal tree daisy, ensure plant material is eco-sourced to preserve our local form.
Conifer Green Assembly Point ENTRY House tours: Friday, Saturday Sundayand 11am - 1 October to 31 March Please take care. This is a hillside garden with steep paths. Your safety and security are your responsibility. 0800 736 222 regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz www. .nztupare TupareGardens Tūpare 487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth Open all day, every day - free entry North 0 Scale 25m Regional Council Taranaki
page Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Services 47 Cloten Road, Stratford Ph: 06 765 7127, www.trc.govt.nz Working with people | caring for Taranaki DESCRIPTION Pingao is a grass-like plant that grows on active sand-dune systems throughout New Zealand. It is a member of the sedge family, and is often called golden sand sedge. The stiff, curled leaves vary in colour from brilliant green (when young) to golden yellow, eventually turning
your time to a local conservation group. Set traps to control invasive predators. Create, protect and retire wetlands on your property. Report sightings to the Taranaki Regional Council or the Ornithological Society NZ Regional Representative Barry Hartley (barry_hartley@xtra.co.nz). CONSERVATION The Australasian bittern is a threatened species and is listed as ‘nationally endangered’. Studies from 1980 found 600-700 birds thinly scattered in the
themselves, such was their enjoyment from seeing so many young people, so enthusiastic about being in a rainforest. The recently written Pukeiti study unit ‘The Rainforest School’ can be downloaded from our website www.trc.govt.nz or I can provide you with a copy on request. Regional Council Taranaki Have a terrific term everyone. Kevin Archer This issue of SITE looks at native freshwater fish, why many are not particularly well known and what is being done to enhance
Road, Stratford 4332 Phone 0800 736 222 (06) 765 7127 Email info@trc.govt.nz Environmental hotline 0800 736 222 Regional gardens regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz Greg Rine Phone: (06) 765 7127 Mobile: 027 240 2470 Andrew Brooker Phone: (06) 765 7127 Mobile 0210 264 4060 TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL www.trc.govt.nz www.pukeiti.org.nz is worth a look! Please mark these dates in your calendar. Some dates and details have been changed so check carefully 2021 Page 4