Climate
What are the climate trends in Taranaki, and what will climate change mean for our region?
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River & flood control
The region is protected with two multimillion-dollar flood control schemes, a number of smaller ones and a region-wide river level and flood monitoring and warning system operated ...
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Dam safety
Here's where you can find out about managing the safety of dams in Taranaki.
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Taranaki Civil Defence
The Council administers the Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, which is governed by the three District Mayors and the Regional Council Chair.
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Pollution responses
The Council responds 24/7 to environmental incidents to investigate, and clean up pollution and take enforcement action if necessary.
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Contaminated land
In Taranaki, the vast majority of sites investigated for potential contamination show no evidence of contamination.
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PFAS investigation
Chemicals from a category known as PFAS were formerly used as constituents of firefighting foam. PFAS contamination has been found in a number of regions, including Taranaki.
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Dow Paritūtū site
This page outlines the history and legacy of the Dow site at Paritūtū, provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders in relation to current and future ...
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