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Localised flooding expected throughout Taranaki

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Sun 06 Feb 2022

The Taranaki Regional Council is monitoring rainfall and river flows throughout the region. There has been a period of sustained heavy rain yesterday and overnight. Rain is forecast to continue until early afternoon today.

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Wetlands are unsung heroes of environmental protection

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Wed 02 Feb 2022 9:00am

World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

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Turtle discovery sparks plea to pet owners

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Tue 18 Jan 2022

A weathered old red-eared slider turtle found on a Bell Block walkway last week is believed to have been on the run for at least a year, possibly a lot longer.

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