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The latest news releases from Taranaki Regional Council.

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Mudfish thriving in Taranaki wetland

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Wed 21 Sept 2022

Standing knee deep in a swamp on a chilly spring morning may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but for Taranaki Regional Council’s biodiversity officers, ecologists and freshwater scientists, it’s the stuff they live for.

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Council reports $2.6m surplus as planning for future continues to gather pace

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Tue 20 Sept 2022 3:00pm

Taranaki Regional Council has continued its strong and prudent financial management with a $2.6m surplus for the 2021-2022 financial year.

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Public urged to look out for alligator weed

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Thu 15 Sept 2022

Alligator weed has been discovered at a second Taranaki site, but so far, both infestations appear to be well contained.

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From pruning to possums: Mitch's big move

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Wed 24 Aug 2022

Mitch Graham reckons he may not be able to stop the glaciers melting, but he can help give Taranaki’s native species a fighting chance against predators.

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Alligator weed confirmed in Taranaki

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Tue 16 Aug 2022

Alligator weed has been discovered in Taranaki, with work under way to establish how far the invasive pest plant has spread.

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Candidates revealed for 2022 local elections

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Mon 15 Aug 2022 1:00pm

Twenty-four candidates have put their names in the hat to be a Taranaki Regional Council elected member.

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Search to Find Taranaki Environmental Heroes

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Tue 02 Aug 2022 3:40pm

Nominations are now open for the annual Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards, which celebrate the secret superheroes in our midst.

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Mapping the world under our feet - soil survey to start

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Fri 29 Jul 2022 9:40am

Work to understand the characteristics of Taranaki’s soil will get underway next month with a detailed survey.

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