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Investigation Puts Focus on Two Streams
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 12:36 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Eels in two South Taranaki streams have been found to have elevated levels of chemicals associated with firefighting foam – the only finding of note in a wide-ranging regional investigation into any such contamination. The potential long-term effects ... More >>
Get in quick with environmental nominations
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 11:12 am | Taranaki Regional Council
What do schoolchildren, farmers, major corporates, marae-focused educators, volunteers and small enterprises have in common? More >>
TRC meetings bulletin
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 1:45 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
TRC meetings bulletin July 2018 Items of interest from today’s meetings of the Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: Water-quality improvements not slowing down The rate and extent of Taranaki’s improvements ... More >>
Region still riding wave of water-quality gains
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 1:30 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The rate and extent of Taranaki’s improvements in freshwater ecological health are defying assumptions – even among those working to make our waterways healthier. More >>
Farmers’ Fines Highlight Duty of Care
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 1:30 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Statement by Fred McLay, Director-Resource Management, Taranaki Regional Council The importance of having an appropriate farm dairy effluent disposal systems which is regularly checked and maintained was highlighted in the Environment Court in New ... More >>
Environmental champions, please step forward
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 12:59 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Nominations have opened for this year’s Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards, which recognise efforts to protect and enhance the environment – at any scale from neighbourhood to regional. More >>
Statement on behalf of Taranaki Stadium Trust
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 2:22 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
A safety-first approach is behind the decision to make Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth unavailable as the Mitre 10 Cup home base for the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls in 2018. More >>
Towards a Predator-Free Taranaki
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 11:54 am | Taranaki Regional Council
A large-scale predator project, the biggest of its kind in New Zealand, was launched in Taranaki today (Wednesday 30 May), supported by more than $11 million from the Government. More >>
Early Birds Catch the Planting Bug
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 1:50 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
This week they’ve picked up the 300-plus native plants they need to complete riparian protection along the almost 3km of streambank on their 58ha Okato property. This gets them to the finish line well ahead of the 2020 deadline looming for farmers ... More >>
Finding a Win-Win in the Waitōtara Hillcountry
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 10:22 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Roger Pearce is confident he’s hit on a good formula that allows him to make a successful living in the eastern Taranaki hillcountry without bringing down nature’s wrath on himself, or indeed on communities and farms all the way down to the sea. More >>
Building a better future
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 12:13 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The region’s course for the next decade has been laid out in a way that the Taranaki Regional Council says will ensure prudent management of resources even as bold new ambitions are confidently embraced. More >>
Farmers, Truckers Urged To Keep It Clean
Monday, 14 May 2018, 9:45 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Farmers are being reminded of the need to prepare stock properly for transportation to new properties as the dairy season draws to an end. More >>
Taranaki: Freshwater studies point to improvements
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 1:09 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
New scientific studies of data from Taranaki and nationwide have concluded that freshwater quality is better than many probably believe – and this region in particular has been taking effective steps to achieve improvements. More >>
Don't spread unwanted freshwater pests this hunting season
Monday, 23 April 2018, 10:09 am | Taranaki Regional Council
With duck shooting season starting on Saturday 5 May, Taranaki hunters are being reminded it’s vital to clean their equipment between waterways to avoid the spread of unwanted freshwater pests including the invasive alga didymo. More >>
Be part of the Pukeiti story
Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 9:35 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Volunteers are sought to fill important roles at one of Taranaki’s most renowned attractions. More >>
Taranaki threatened by 11 pest plants and possums
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 3:27 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki landowners and occupiers are required to destroy 11 pest plants and possums, threatening Taranaki’s native flora and fauna, economy and legendary lifestyle. More >>
Future Taranaki Builds on Strengths
Monday, 5 March 2018, 10:37 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Public consultation is starting on two exciting, new projects embracing Taranaki’s tourism and environmental opportunities, proposed by Taranaki Regional Council and underpinned by business as planned. More >>
Taranaki's coastal environment in the spotlight
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 3:13 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Greater recognition and protection of Taranaki’s legendary surf breaks, Māori sites of significance and areas of outstanding value are some of the changes proposed by Taranaki Regional Council (TRC). More >>
Rook threatening cropping and horticulture in Taranaki
Monday, 15 January 2018, 11:16 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki Regional Council is urging the public to report potential sightings of a large black glossy bird called a rook. It is slightly larger than a magpie, with a harsh call. The public should contact Taranaki Regional Council - 0800 736 222 ... More >>
Port continues to be regional economic anchor-point
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 1:32 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Port Taranaki remains a vital element in the regional economy despite ups and downs in its key freight commodities, a new economic assessment report shows. More >>
