In this issue: It's all systems go for the riparian programme — and there's more evidence to show why fencing and planting streambanks is so important.
RECOUNT — Taranaki Regional Council's quarterly newsletter
Issue 105, June 2017
Riparian plants: All systems go
Taranaki's world-leading streamside fencing and planting programme remains on mission and on track ... READ MORE
From the Chair
Fresh water emerges as a big theme in this edition of Recount, which is a reflection of how important this resource is to the whole region ... READ MORE
New future for Parihaka
A new chapter has started for Parihaka with the signing of a Deed of Reconciliation and Relationship Agreement between the village and Crown agencies and local authorities including the Taranaki Regional Council ... READ MORE
Rates staying stable
Regional rates will remain virtually unchanged under the 2017/2018 Annual Plan adopted by the Taranaki Regional Council ... READ MORE
Way to go, Waiokura
Latest results form a long-running scientific study strongly suggest Taranaki is taking the right approach to protecting and improving the quality of its rivers and streams ... READ MORE
Meet Tara and Reg
Taranaki Regional Council has a couple of new 'friends' — and they love talking about water ... READ MORE
Contrast in water reports
The contrasting approaches of two high-profile national reports on water quality were noted at a recent meeting of the Council's Policy and Planning Committee ... READ MORE
Clear thinking on clean water
The Taranaki Regional Council has urged the Government to go back to first principles and clearly identify the nature of any problem before finalising its latest freshwater management proposals ... READ MORE
It's awards time again
It's time to think about who deserves recognition as one of Taranaki's environmental heroes ... READ MORE
Better bus ticketing
Bus passengers in Taranaki and eight other regions will have improved ticketing by June next year ... READ MORE
Upcoming gardens events
Be sure to catch one of the great events planned at Tūpare, Hollard Gardens or Pukeiti over the coming months ... READ MORE
Joint effort on wetlands
Help is at hand for Taranaki wetlands. The Council is providing funding towards the enhancement and creation of regionally significant wetlands throughout Taranaki ... READ MORE
Upcoming meetings
Check the schedule to find the dates for meetings of the Council and its committees ... READ MORE