Taranaki, business leaders, iwi and central Government, and aims to unlock the best
opportunities for economic growth and continued regional success.
Of particular interest to the Council is the rapidly gathering momentum to bring two visions to reality: regional
biodiversity protection and development of the Taranaki Crossing as a Great Walk on a par with New Zealand’s
existing recreational attractions of world-wide renown.
Ramping up biodiversity protection towards a predator-free Taranaki
years.
This Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki (the RLTP or the Plan) has
been prepared by the Regional Transport Committee for Taranaki (the
Committee) which is administered by the Taranaki Regional Council and
includes representatives of all four councils in Taranaki, as well as Waka
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
The Plan sets out Taranaki's strategic direction, priorities and proposed land
transport activities for the next 6 years (1 July 2021 to 30 June 2027).
recent development is the rejuvenation of Bernie’s Home Garden for education
and demonstration purposes and the Hollard Centre.
Governance and ownership of Hollard garden was gifted to the Taranaki Regional Council
for the people of Taranaki, in 2002.
This plan identifies the ongoing potential of Hollard Gardens as a plant heritage and
educational resource for the local, regional, national and international visitor.
The vision for the Hollard Gardens Experience:
“A horticultural oasis –
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8. Rail Utilisation Discussion 161
9. Review of Emergency Works Investment Policies 166
10. RLTP Implementation Updates from Councils 174
11. NZTA/Waka Kotahi Updates 194
12. Regional Road Safety Update 225
13. Closing Karakia 242
14. Agenda Authoirisation 243
Regional Transport Committee - Agenda
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Whakataka te hau
Karakia to open and close meetings
Whakataka te hau ki te uru
Whakataka te hau ki tonga
Kia mākinakina ki uta
Road, Stratford on 7 December 2023 at 10.30am
b. notes that the unconfirmed minutes of the Taranaki Regional Council Transport Committee held at 47
Cloten road, Stratford on 7 December 2023 at 10.30am have been circulated to the New Plymouth
District Council, Stratford District Council and the South Taranaki District Council for their receipt and
information.
Appendices/Attachments
Document 3233076: Unconfirmed Minutes Taranaki Regional Transport Committee – 7 December 2023
Transport Act 1998
Sections 175 to 183 of the Land Transport Act 1998 [LTA] requires regional councils to develop
and implement a regional land transport strategy for its region. The Regional Land Transport
Strategy for Taranaki [RLTS] was reviewed in early 2006, with its central vision for Taranaki’s
transport system to:
“contribute to a prosperous, connected, healthy, vibrant and environmentally sustainable
community, which meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors, now and in
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WILD FOR TARANAKI
• The region’s biodiversity trust,
established in 2016
• 49 member groups/ organisations
working across Taranaki
• Small team, governed by skilled
board
• Our purpose: support and
coordinate members for better
efficiency, grow funding and lead
region in a connected vision of
thriving Taranaki Biodiversity
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OUR
Table 5: How the Council’s biodiversity work relates to the National Priorities
Table 6: Current state of Key Native Ecosystems
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TARANAKI REGIONAL COUNCIL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY 5
A vision for biodiversity in Taranaki
The full range of Taranaki’s indigenous ecosystems and species are maintained in a healthy and
fully functioning state, from the mountain to the ocean depths and from protected areas to
productive landscapes.
technology projects for groups of regional councils under the ReCoCo programme.
The ReCoCo programme is led by the Corporate and Finance Special Interest Group.
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Entity Information
Six Month Report to Shareholders Regional Software Holdings Limited Page 4 of 21
Vision
To provide a high-quality shared service for the
Corporate Services
S J Ruru, Chief Executive
Document: 3202402
Recommendations
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) takes as read and confirms the minutes of the Executive, Audit and Risk Committee
meeting of the Taranaki Regional Council held in the Taranaki Regional Council
chambers, 47 Cloten Road, Stratford on Monday 31 July at 10am
b) notes the recommendations therein were adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council on
Tuesday 8 August 2023.
Matters arising