Taranaki Regional Council - Latest News [Page 10]
New step towards safer future for Waitara
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 10:23 am | Taranaki Regional Council
New step towards safer future for Waitara 18 September 2014 On Monday 15 September the Taranaki Regional Council Executive committee approved the proposal for the second stage of the upgrade of Waitara’s flood defences and work is expected to begin ... More >>
Pumpkin power to fore at Hollard gardens
Tuesday, 16 September 2014, 11:57 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Budding young pumpkin growers are promised the time of their lives at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (21 September). More >>
Taranaki waterways fit for purpose
Thursday, 11 September 2014, 9:48 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The Taranaki Regional Council’s third annual report card on waterway quality is being distributed with community newspapers in the region this week. More >>
Down and dirty at Hollards as spring nears
Monday, 18 August 2014, 4:19 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
With spring just around the corner, some timely advice for home gardeners will be offered at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (24 August). More >>
United front on yellow bristle grass
Wednesday, 6 August 2014, 12:21 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Key agencies and organisations in Taranaki are pooling their efforts to confront the threat to agriculture posed by yellow bristle grass (YBG). More >>
Sharp pruning tips for home gardeners
Monday, 4 August 2014, 10:20 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Top techniques for winter pruning will be covered at a free public workshop at Tupare in New Plymouth on Sunday (10 August). Aimed at the home gardener, the workshop will particularly focus on pruning ornamental shrubs and climbers such as hydrangeas and ... More >>
Nominations sought for region's Environmental Awards
Monday, 7 July 2014, 10:58 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki’s flagship Environmental Awards are back for 2014 and nominations close at the end of August. The Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards were revamped last year to allow greater recognition at a higher-profile presentation ceremony. More >>
New roading programme great news for Taranaki
Sunday, 29 June 2014, 8:23 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The region can celebrate inclusion of the Normanby overpass and improvements to SH3 north in a major new roading programme announced today, says the Taranaki Regional Council. More >>
'Light at end of tunnel' for regional highways
Monday, 16 June 2014, 11:47 am | Taranaki Regional Council
A proposed new funding programme for regional highway improvements has been welcomed by Taranaki’s key transport planning body. More >>
Garden antidotes to winter blues
Monday, 16 June 2014, 9:39 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The extent to which plants from the home garden can help you maintain winter wellness will be covered in a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (22 June). More >>
TRC sets 1.4% rates rise
Monday, 5 May 2014, 1:49 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Taranaki Regional Council today set a 1.4% increase in its general rates take for the financial year starting 1 July. More >>
Bedtime for the perennials
Monday, 28 April 2014, 11:15 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Home gardeners listen up: If you farewell your herbaceous perennials in the right style as they begin their winter sleep, they’re sure to reward you with a grand display when they reawaken in spring. More >>
Total Mobility Returns To South Taranaki
Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 10:14 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Total Mobility, the subsidised taxi scheme for people with impairments, is back in business in South Taranaki. More >>
Pukeiti to host third 'Puffer' fun run for charity
Monday, 21 April 2014, 3:21 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The countdown has started for this year’s ‘Pukeiti Puffer’, a charity fun run with a difference that has become firmly established on the Taranaki events calendar. More >>
The only good pampas is dead pampas
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 12:55 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
New pampas growth is appearing in Taranaki, prompting a reminder to land occupiers that they must destroy all pampas on their property. More >>
Freshwater quality on the up and up
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 2:51 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki’s rivers and streams continue to stabilise and improve, with latest environmental monitoring results the best ever in two decades of testing by the Taranaki Regional Council. More >>
Family fun at Hollards on Anniversary holiday
Monday, 3 March 2014, 11:28 am | Taranaki Regional Council
There’ll be something for everyone as Hollard Gardens celebrates Taranaki Anniversary Day with a Harvest Festival next Monday (10 March). The Kaponga heritage property’s Main Lawn will be transformed into a giant fairground for the day, with attractions ... More >>
1% rates rise but full steam ahead for TRC
Monday, 24 February 2014, 1:31 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Taranaki Regional Council is proposing a modest 1% in its general rates take for 2014-2015, even while momentum gathers pace in major Council projects. More >>
Hollards workshop sticks to the flax
Monday, 17 February 2014, 9:29 am | Taranaki Regional Council
One of New Zealand’s most distinctive native plants will be to the fore at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (23 February). More >>
Kindest cuts of all at Tupare
Monday, 10 February 2014, 2:02 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Sharp work at this time of year can pay big dividends when spring and summer roll around again – and home gardeners can find out why and how at a free workshop at Tupare in New Plymouth on Sunday (16 February). More >>