Core documents

A portal to the documents setting out the region's resource management and biosecurity frameworks - including the rules and obligations applicable in a range of activities.

Regional Policy Statement

The Regional Policy Statement for Taranaki provides an overview of the region's resource management issues. It sets out high-level policy that must be reflected in all Regional and...
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Regional Coastal Plan

The Regional Coastal Plan promotes sustainable management of natural and physical resources in the coastal marine areas and includes legally enforceable rules. The Plan review was ...
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Regional Soil Plan

The Regional Soil Plan addresses soil loss and soil health issues largely by non-regulatory methods, though there are limited rules. The Plan is currently under review.
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Regional Air Quality Plan

Air quality in Taranaki is of a high natural standard and the Regional Air Quality Plan for Taranaki sets out policies and rules to keep it that way. The plan includes amendments a...
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Pest Management Plan / Biosecurity Strategy

The Plan is the Council's 'rulebook' that targets specific pests for eradication or sustained control in the region. The Strategy outlines our broader biosecurity goals and actions...
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