application and of consent processing actions since the last meeting. This
information is summarised in attachments at the end of this report.
Executive summary
2. Memorandum to advise the Council of recent consenting actions made under regional
plans and the Resource Management Act 1991, in accordance with Council procedures
and delegations.
Recommendation
That the Taranaki Regional Council:
a) receives the schedule of resource consents granted and other consent processing
Manager Stuart Robertson expressed his excitement, saying, "It's a joy to see the community come together to celebrate this new addition to our playground."
who haven't heard us before.” The food trucks set up on the tennis court were kept busy serving up hungry families, while others spread out their own picnics on the river flat. Taranaki Regional Council Gardens Manager Stuart Robertson was happy with the turnout and glad people got to see what Tūpare has to offer. “Tūpare is such a special place and it’s great to be able to put these free events on for Taranaki. This was the first live music event at the garden in more than two years and we will
Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: Much to ponder in RMA replacement draftThe first outline of replacement legislation for the Resource Management Act raises a number of uncertainties and concerns, the Policy & Planning Committee was told. The Government is seeking submissions on an ‘exposure draft’ of its Natural and Built Environments Bill, which will be finalised ahead of a second round of
remains a key part of the Taranaki economy and it is likely to remain so
Independent and successfulThe port is run independently from the Council, with its own Board of Directors and management structure. By law, the Council is limited to a maximum of two representatives on the Board of Directors. The Council has one representative on the Board, Chair Charlotte Littlewood. The Board has a total of seven members. In recent years the port has been reporting record revenues in the face of trading
speaking at a hearing can help to highlight what you said in your submission, your submission is just as valid if you don’t speak. But if you don’t want to be heard, and no one else does, a hearing may not be held. Send a copy of your submission to the applicant. A well-written submission has two key elements: the relevant content and a readable style. Remember that the RMA is concerned with managing and protecting the environment Focus on what you see as the positive or negative environmental effects
land occupiers to take action to control them if required, has won general support in public consultation. The Council has received eight submissions on its proposal to add these mustelid species to the Regional Pest Management Plan for Taranaki, the Policy & Planning Committee was told. Seven are generally supportive but suggest modifications and amendments, and one expresses total opposition. Four submitters will present their cases verbally at a hearing later this month, and the Council will
The vast majority of Taranaki farmers follow the rules and want to do the right thing when it comes to the environment. That’s according to Taranaki Regional Council Director-Resource Management Fred McLay, who says the actions of one should not detract from the thousands of landowners who support Council programmes and work hard to protect and enhance the land, waterways and biodiversity on their properties. In the New Plymouth District Court today Colin David Boyd was ordered to pay a total
You need to apply for a resource consent if you wish to do something that is not permitted by district or regional plans Knowing which activities need a resource consent and taking time to prepare your application thoroughly and accurately gives you the best start. Resource consents are not needed for some minor activities which are permitted by rules in our Regional Plans. Council officers can advise you which activities are 'permitted' within our Regional Plans. For building permits, other
issued by the Taranaki Regional Council on 21 March 2001 under
Section 87(e) of the Resource Management Act. It is due to expire on 1 June 2018.
There are 7 special conditions associated with the new consent and they generally relate to
requirements when undertaking maintenance works.
7. TARANAKI REGIONAL PLAN POLICY STATEMENTS
The Regional Policy Statement provides an overview of the resource management issues of
the Taranaki region and the policies and methods that will be adopted to