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The latest news releases from Taranaki Regional Council.

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Garden Leader to Leave Lasting Legacy

Greg Rine Pukeiti

Fri 17 Jun 2022

Greg Rine is hanging up his secateurs after decades turning his visions into reality at Taranaki’s renowned regional gardens.

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Turf master brings know-how to Yarrow Stadium main pitch project

Yarrow Stadium Will Bowden website

Fri 27 May 2022

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to make Yarrow Stadium’s new turf pitch perfect.

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Airport Farm Trustee Ltd granted resource consent

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Wed 11 May 2022 3:00pm

The Hearing Panel has released its decision on the resource consent application by Airport Farm Trustee Ltd.

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Mistletoe: Too delicious for its own good

Sam Haultain with mistletoe resized

Thu 05 May 2022

It’s known as an ice-cream species because it’s delicious to possums. Unfortunately that’s a big reason why our native mistletoe populations have dwindled across much of the country, including in Taranaki.

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Vandalism attack damages $13k of flood warning gear

Vandalism attack

Fri 08 Apr 2022 12:00pm

A remote flood monitoring station on the Waiwhakaiho river has been vandalised and equipment stolen, leaving the community vulnerable to unexpected flooding.

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Keeping track of our urban rats

Kieran Godfrey tracking tunnel 3

Wed 06 Apr 2022

We’ve been waging war on rats for a while – but how do we know if it’s working?

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New weed guide a must-have for locals

Leigh Honnor Janet Hunt Feb 2022 Weedbusters booklet 3

Wed 06 Apr 2022

A free guide to Taranaki weeds is being called a must-have for local gardeners or anyone who’s ever had a “weed-shaped hole” to fill.

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Seeking Taranaki's biodiversity gems

Kelsi wetlands v2

Wed 09 Mar 2022

Is there a special piece of native bush on your property? A place where the tūī and kererū hang out or a home to distinctive plants, fungi, flowers or insects? If there is, keep reading. Because it might be even more special than you think.

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