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Council elects new chairperson

Craig Williamson 2022

Tue 18 Feb 2025 1:00pm

Craig Williamson is the new chair of Taranaki Regional Council.

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Watching brief on South Taranaki as dry conditions continue

Webpage dry conditions   2025 02 07

Fri 07 Feb 2025 12:00pm

Dry conditions in South Taranaki caused by the current La Nina weather pattern could mean further restrictions on how much water can be taken from rivers, Taranaki Regional Council has warned.

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TRC Chairperson resigns as chair

Charlotte Littlewood

Thu 23 Jan 2025 10:30am

Taranaki Regional Council Chairperson Charlotte Littlewood has announced her resignation as chair.

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Weather highs and lows revealed by Taranaki Regional Council

Climate Summary Media release   2025 01 21

Tue 21 Jan 2025 10:00am

The weather stats are in for 2024 and if you live near Hawken Road in South Taranaki then last year you will have enjoyed the lowest rainfall and highest air temperature in the region.

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Help keep freshwater clam out of Taranaki

Corbicula

Wed 18 Dec 2024

Local boaties heading to Waikato this summer are being urged to Check Clean Dry to help keep the exotic freshwater clam out of Taranaki.

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Take care and be aware of other water users, boaties urged

Media release Port safety December 2024 896x616 1

Thu 05 Dec 2024 10:00am

Boaties are being urged to be aware of others when they head out on the water this summer.

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Inspirational environmental work recognised by TRC

EA 2024 896x616 21 November 2024

Thu 21 Nov 2024 7:00am

A charity which prevents hundreds of thousands of CO2 emissions, vital mahi to improve fish passages, tireless voluntary work controlling pest animals and plants and long-term efforts by farmers to restore waterways have been recognised by the TRC.

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Cyanobacteria found in Taranaki rivers

Media release photos Cynobacteria 8 November 2024

Fri 08 Nov 2024 11:00am

Taranaki residents are being urged to be cautious around rivers, with potentially toxic cyanobacteria detected earlier in the season than usual.

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