Climate studies commissioned by the Council are particularly focused on potential risks and hazards.
Central Government co-investment in flood protection
This report, published in August 2019 for regional councils and Local Government New Zealand, sets out a case for central government co-investmentment in river management and flood protection schemes. The report is subtitled 'Critical Adaptation to Climate Change for a More Resilient New Zealand'.
Central Government Co-investment in River Management for Flood Protection (1.5 MB pdf) (single document only)Taranaki climate trends, hazards & extremes - synthesis report
This 2008 NIWA report, commissioned by the New Plymouth and South Taranaki District Councils and the Taranaki Regional Council, identifies climate trends, hazards and extremes that are likely to impact on the region as a result of climate warming during the 21st century.
Taranaki climate trends, hazards & extremes - synthesis report (3.7 MB pdf) (single document only)Taranaki climate hazards & extremes - high winds & tornadoes
This 2007 NIWA report was commissioned by the New Plymouth and South Taranaki District Councils and the Taranaki Regional Council. It documents the risks that high winds and tornadoes pose for the region, records events and impacts from these storms, and assesses how variability and change affect their risk. The study includes the entire Taranaki region.
Taranaki climate hazards & extremes - high winds & tornadoes (4.2 MB pdf) (single document only)