page Enviroschools REGION NAME HERE Put your contact info here: Sustainable Communities through Kai Recently we offered all our Enviroschools some support to re- connect with whenua as a way of coming back to school, mov- ing forward from COVID lockdowns and any disruption that caused. It was also our way of building on the community con- nections and connection to our kai that many of us felt through lockdowns. NPDC offered funding for the North
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Lakes and beaches generally have the best water quality for swimming in Taranaki, a new report has confirmed. Taranaki Regional Council this week released its report for the “Can I Swim Here?” monitoring programme for the 2023/24 season. From November to March each year the Council tests water quality at least weekly at 41 popular swimming spots, with the results available online. The annual report highlights that beaches were usually safe to swim while the region’s lakes and rivers were more
Subject: Confirmation of Minutes - 21 July 2020 Approved by: A D McLay, Director - Resource Management M J Nield, Acting Chief Executive Document: 2572762 Resolve That the Policy and Planning Committee of the Taranaki Regional Council: a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Policy and Planning Meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford, on Tuesday 21 July 2020 at 10.30am b) notes the …
of soils to waterways is the most significant challenge and a key land management objective for the region. The Council works with landowners to help them optimise the use of their productive land, while minimising the effects of their activities on the environment. We monitor impacts of land use on the environment and develop plans and strategies with the goal of achieving sustainable land use. Land use Around half of Taranaki land area is used for
29.6% greater than typical values, low flows were 77.9% greater, and high flows 8.6% greater than typical values while Mean river (non-mountain) water temperatures were 11.6°C, an average of 0.3°C warmer than long-term September values. The maximum air temperature recorded in September was 21.1°C at Weraweraonga at 749 Mangawhio Rd, on 2 September. The average air temperature for the region (excluding Te Maunga sites) was 11.2°C, which is 0.3°C warmer than long-term September averages. September
to plant the Rosy Comet firmly in its new home within the covered vireya walk. “It’s fantastic to see the younger generation having an interest in gardening and plants,” says Greg Rine, Regional Gardens Manager. “That’s what the gardens are all about, getting people from all ages outdoors and connecting with nature.” That’s something the Edmonds family know first-hand, as Mia and Taylor are keen outdoor enthusiasts and the family spend many Saturdays exploring local parks and gardens. They are
Council can also arrange planting contractors to undertake the work if required. A Government funding boost for the 2021 planting season will enable committed riparian plan holders to purchase native plants for $1 each, including planting by Council-arranged contractors. It is hoped this will help get many plan holders over the finish line and complete their planting. Get yourself a plan Interested in a riparian management plan for your farm? Talk to one of our Land Management Officers today. Call
The Council has worked with the NZ Farm Environment Trust to bring the Ballance Farm Environment Awards to Taranaki. Watch the video to find out about the 2020 Taranaki Regional Supreme Award winners, the Brown Family of Rukumoana Farms: The Brown Family of Rukumoana Farms — 2020 Taranaki Regional Supreme Award winners See details of all 2020 category winners These awards recognise and celebrate good farm practices and are run in 10 regions throughout New Zealand. All entrants go through a
It all started with one native plant. It was 1996 and Taranaki Regional Council had just launched its ground-breaking Riparian Management Programme as a way to help protect the region’s waterways. That first plant left the depot and was planted on one of Taranaki’s hundreds of rivers and streams. This marked the beginning of one of New Zealand’s most successful collaboration programmes between farmers, the community and the Council to improve the quality of freshwater and ecosystems. Some 28