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Total Mobility subsidized transport scheme in South Taranaki
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 10:20 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The Council’s Director-Corporate Services, Mike Nield, says that the suspension is due to the termination of the contract between the Council and Hawera Taxis. More >>
Touch of Tupare class on Waitangi Day
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 11:26 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki people can celebrate Waitangi Day (Thursday 6 February) in style at Tupare, one of New Plymouth’s premier heritage properties. More >>
Farm field trip highlights role of wetlands
Monday, 27 January 2014, 10:45 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The important role of wetlands in agriculture will be highlighted at a public field trip in Coastal Taranaki on Sunday (2 February) to mark World Wetlands Day. More >>
Encounter the mystery at Pukeiti
Monday, 27 January 2014, 9:58 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Mysteries of the Pukeiti rainforest will be revealed during a free guided walk on Sunday (2 February). People taking part in the three-hour expedition deep into the 360ha property’s lush rainforest will learn about its flora and fauna, some interesting ... More >>
Pressing business at Hollard Gardens
Monday, 13 January 2014, 9:54 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Hollard Gardens, one of Taranaki’s horticultural jewels, is in the spotlight this month with events for those who want to learn and those who want to help. More >>
Retro family fun at Tupare Garden Fair
Monday, 6 January 2014, 11:33 am | Taranaki Regional Council
WHAT: Guided walk (8.30am) and Garden Fair (10am-3pm) WHEN: Saturday 11 January WHERE: Tupare, 487 Mangorei Road, New Plymouth More >>
Aim for safe summer boating and swimming
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 12:09 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
With thoughts turning to aquatic pursuits as the summer break approaches, the Council’s Port Taranaki’s Harbourmaster is urging boaties to help ensure everyone stays safe while having fun. More >>
Pukeiti puts fresh focus on plants and play
Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 3:08 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Everyone from the serious plant lover to the most playful of visitors is catered for in a series of upgrades at Taranaki’s iconic Pukeiti rainforest garden. More >>
Go bush with the kids at Pukeiti
Monday, 25 November 2013, 2:30 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
A family-focused fun day at Pukeiti on Sunday (1 December) is an opportunity for youngsters to feel more at home in the bush. The Explorer Day event will include lessons on building a bush shelter, survival skills and tools to make from what you ... More >>
Gardens and gifts — a two-way flow
Monday, 18 November 2013, 12:30 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Separate events at two of Taranaki’s premier public gardens this weekend highlight a seasonal theme: Gifts and giving. More >>
Big exercise to test Civil Defence systems
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 3:39 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Hundreds of people are gearing up for a fictitious volcanic eruption which is to be the focus of the largest Civil Defence exercise ever held in Taranaki. More >>
Waiwhakaiho River clearing
Friday, 8 November 2013, 2:11 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Waiwhakaiho River is clearing but is still slightly turbid and discoloured. Yesterday the upper reaches of the river flowed orange. The Taranaki Regional Council has identified the source of the discoloration in the headwaters of the Kokowai Stream which is ... More >>
Taranaki region shares in software excellence award
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 2:26 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Taranaki region’s role in a large-scale IT success story has been recognised with a national award for excellence. The award is shared by six regional councils who have worked together to develop and share specialist technical software needed ... More >>
Let's get on with it, says Taranaki Regional Council Chair
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 1:23 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
David MacLeod, re-elected today as Taranaki Regional Council Chairman, says the region’s economy and environment are both in a good space and the challenge now is to keep the momentum up. More >>
Surprises lurking in Pukeiti rainforest
Monday, 30 September 2013, 2:28 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Pukeiti’s “encounter the mystery” slogan will take on extra meaning at a family fun Explorer Day on Sunday (6 October). More >>
Successful year for region and Council
Monday, 23 September 2013, 12:10 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The Taranaki Regional Council today reported on a successful 2012/2013 year, saying the region’s environment and economy are both in relatively good shape. The Chairman, David MacLeod, says the regional community has good reason to be confident and optimistic ... More >>
Taranaki turns on to TV recycling
Friday, 13 September 2013, 2:18 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki people have recycled more than 1500 old TV sets in the past fortnight, taking advantage of a special offer in the run-up to the switch to digital broadcasting at the end of September. More >>
Taranaki: Little-used bus services under review
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 2:25 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Citylink bus services to and from Oakura and early-evening services within New Plymouth are under review because of low patronage. The reviews include surveys in which people can suggest ways to make the services more attractive to potential users. More >>
Whole region to enjoy free bus days
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 11:06 am | Taranaki Regional Council
SouthLink - click for route info. To mark World Car Free Day, communities served by Citylink and SouthLink services will enjoy a day of free bus travel next week, in a promotion designed both to thank regular passengers and to encourage more people ... More >>
Tupare workshop sure to be a buzz
Monday, 9 September 2013, 11:37 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Whether you want to keep bees or just encourage them to visit, get to a free public workshop at Tupare in New Plymouth on Sunday (15 September). The two-hour workshop will cover getting started with beekeeping, legal requirements, the life cycle of ... More >>
