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Turtle discovery sparks plea to pet owners
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.
Read moreCheck, Clean, Dry to stop the spread of hornwort
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Hornwort has been discovered in a third Taranaki lake, reinforcing calls to Check, Clean, Dry and stop the spread of pests before it’s too late.
Read moreSmoke and dust not worth the hassle
Mon 20 Dec 2021
The onset of warmer, drier weather brings a greater chance of smoke and dust issues, and Taranaki businesses and households are urged to take care to avoid falling foul of environmental requirements.
Read moreWhen good pets go wild: Biosecurity risks of escaped pets
Thu 16 Dec 2021
We all love a unique pet, but did you know some escaped pets pose a major threat to our native animals, plants and ecosystems?
Read moreFree bus travel on offer this festive season
Wed 01 Dec 2021
Taranaki buses will be free for the next three Saturdays, helping locals get their Christmas shopping done the easy way!
Read moreChurch pastor inspires members to get trapping
Wed 01 Dec 2021
A New Plymouth pastor with a love of birdlife is inspiring his congregation to get involved in trapping.
Read moreEnvironmental efforts good reason for celebration
Tue 23 Nov 2021
It’s more important than ever to celebrate the tremendous energy that many put into improving the region’s environment, says Taranaki Regional Council Chair David MacLeod.
Read moreSea spurge alert at Ōakura Beach
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Taranaki beachgoers are asked to keep their eyes peeled for the invasive plant sea spurge this summer, after it was discovered among sand dunes at Ōakura Beach.
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