Taranaki Regional Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Your Sightings Can Help Back The Bittern
Friday, 27 September 2024, 8:57 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Council Senior Ecologist Halema Jamieson says there are fewer than 1,000 matuku-hūrepo left in the whole country and maybe fewer than 30 in Taranaki so it’s essential data is gathered to support conservation efforts. More >>
Search Launched For Taranaki's Environmental Superheroes
Friday, 23 August 2024, 8:38 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Council Chair Charlotte Littlewood says the quality of entries each year shows that there are so many unsung heroes across the region who are devoting their time and energy to improving the environment and the awards are a fantastic way of spotlighting ... More >>
High Temperatures And Low River Flows Likely Caused Fish Deaths
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 3:12 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Record high water temperatures and low river levels likely contributed to the deaths of more than 80 fish in two South Taranaki waterways earlier this year, says Taranaki Regional Council. More >>
Help Shape The Rules On Taranaki’s Freshwater
Monday, 10 June 2024, 2:25 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Chair Charlotte Littlewood says the drop-in events are being held across the region and are a great opportunity for those who will be affected by proposed changes to give feedback ahead of targets and limits being set out in the new Taranaki Land ... More >>
Taranaki Regional Council’s 2024/34 Long-Term Plan Adopted
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 12:07 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Plan includes an overall rates increase of 16.3% for 2024/2025. While in percentage terms this is higher than previous years, for most Taranaki ratepayers the financial impact will be measured in tens of dollars over the course of a year. More >>
Realignment Of Streams May Result In Prosecution, Council Warns
Monday, 22 April 2024, 1:16 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Individuals who carry out illegal earthworks to realign or reclaim waterways may face prosecution and potentially a hefty fine, Taranaki Regional Council says. More >>
Your Place, Your Say On The Future Of Taranaki
Wednesday, 10 April 2024, 8:18 am | Taranaki Regional Council
You can give feedback on anything in the Plan and six key issues by 5pm on 12 April. More >>
Good Times At Yarrow Stadium With Big Games And Start Of Key Work On East Stand
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 4:04 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Concrete proof the Yarrow Stadium project is achieving its vision of creating the best regional stadium that stages major events will be on show this week with the hosting of the Bunnings NPC Final and the start of a new phase in the construction ... More >>
Feedback Sought On The Next Steps For Taranaki’s Freshwater
Monday, 25 September 2023, 9:29 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki Regional Council has launched its latest community conversation that will help shape how it manages the region’s freshwater. The public’s views are being sought on key environmental goals for the region’s rivers, streams, groundwater, ... More >>
Taranaki Public To Have A Say On Managing Speeds And Better Travel Choices
Monday, 18 September 2023, 6:49 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki people are being urged to have their say on the future of transport in the region including changes to speed limits on local roads and public transport improvements such as a proposed new bus to New Plymouth Airport. Feedback is being ... More >>
Taranaki’s Coastal Plan Protects Marine Environment For Future Generations
Monday, 4 September 2023, 5:27 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki’s iconic surf breaks are now legally protected with the signing off of Taranaki Regional Council’s Coastal Plan. The signing of the Plan by Minister of Conservation Willow-Jean Prime means it is now operative and brings an end to a four-year ... More >>
Yarrow Stadium Redevelopment Moves Into Final Phase With East Stand Construction Team Appointed And New Budget
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 5:55 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The redevelopment of Yarrow Stadium has hit another significant milestone with the appointment of local contractor Clelands Construction to complete the $42m East Stand build. Below ground civil works for the East Stand are now complete and with this ... More >>
TRC Ready To Meet Challenges As 2023/2024 Annual Plan Adopted
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 11:43 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki Regional Council has adopted its Annual Plan for the year ahead, building on the ongoing work to care for the region’s environment and working together with communities to take Taranaki forward. The 2023/2024 Annual Plan, which has no new ... More >>
Art To Inspire A Predator Free Future
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 9:38 am | Taranaki Regional Council
To Maryanne Shearman, the sight of kererū flying over native bush represents hope for the taiao. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2304/b20c2a11bddd443f9acc.jpeg" width="712" height="720"> Reo o te Kūkupa “And that’s ... More >>
Have Your Say On The Future Of Transport In Taranaki
Tuesday, 14 March 2023, 12:46 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Are you a bus user or would like to start using public transport? Or is road safety and how speed is managed something you want to talk about? Or do you want more opportunities for walking or getting out and about on your bike? Taranaki Regional Council has ... More >>
Yarrow Stadium’s New East Stand Design Revealed As Project’s Budget Updated
Tuesday, 12 July 2022, 3:02 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
A first look at Yarrow Stadium’s new East Stand has been revealed with the release of an artist’s impression of the design. Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kcveuimj5vacwbo/AADRbm1ykyFgrsgSNmvFS-Fga?dl=0 David MacLeod, Chairman at Taranaki Regional Council which owns the venue through ... More >>
Pro tip for parade day: Get a bus
Monday, 26 November 2018, 11:12 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Special bus services on Saturday (1 December) will allow families to get to New Plymouth’s Christmas parade minus traffic and parking hassles. More >>
SH3 Waitara safety boost welcomed
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 4:17 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Government’s announcement of a $29 million project to improve the safety of SH3 between Bell Block and Waitara will ease the fears and frustrations of highway users, says Taranaki Regional Transport Committee Chairman Craig Williamson. More >>
TRC meetings bulletin
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 1:29 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Items of interest from this week’s meetings of the Taranaki Regional Council’s two key committees, Consents & Regulatory, and Policy & Planning: More >>
Support your local school, support biodiversity!
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 3:24 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The future’s looking bright as a growing number of schools jump on board Towards Predator-Free Taranaki, safeguarding our local biodiversity. More >>