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Water data tells true story, says Taranaki Regional Council
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 2:59 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki people can be confident about water quality at most popular swimming spots in the region, despite many being assigned poor grades in a newly released national report, says the Taranaki Regional Council. More >>
Gardeners' guide to spuds and tomatoes
Monday, 8 October 2012, 10:52 am | Taranaki Regional Council
• Gardeners' guide to spuds and tomatoes 8 October 2012 Spuds and tomatoes are hot topics for home gardeners in springtime – and they will be the focus of a free workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (14 October). Workshop topics will ... More >>
Disability advocate to speak at Taranaki forum
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 10:07 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The Disability Rights Commissioner, Paul Gibson, will be guest speaker at a forum for users of Taranaki’s Total Mobility scheme, under which taxi travel is subsidised for people with disabilities. More >>
Year of solid progress
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:10 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The Taranaki Regional Council today (18 September) adopted its Annual Report for 2011/2012, recording solid progress in its mission to ensure the region prospers and thrives. More >>
Stepping into spring at Tupare
Monday, 17 September 2012, 11:37 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The glories of spring will be celebrated at Tupare on Sunday (23 September) with a free guided walk that will include useful planning tips for the home gardener. With new growth bursting into life at the New Plymouth heritage property, Tupare ... More >>
Citylink bus travel free for two days
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 2:59 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Commuters and shoppers will be able to ride New Plymouth Citylink buses for free on Thursday and Friday next week (20 and 21 September). More >>
Never too young to be a gardener
Monday, 3 September 2012, 12:33 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Here’s a different option for parents in this high-tech era: A small, child-friendly garden plot where the kids can grow healthy snacks to pick and eat. More >>
Freshwater quality: Big picture is good picture
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 4:52 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The health of Taranaki’s rivers and streams is going from strength to strength and the pressures on them are stable or reducing, according to the latest scientific scorecards. More >>
Glasshouse how-to for home gardeners
Monday, 20 August 2012, 10:12 am | Taranaki Regional Council
When is a glasshouse not a glasshouse? When it’s allowed to deteriorate into a dingy storage shed full of dirty pots, mould and algae. More >>
Getting it right at home, tips on garden design
Friday, 3 August 2012, 11:57 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or want to embellish an established garden, you’ll find plenty of inspiration at a free garden design workshop at Hollard Gardens on Sunday (12 August). More >>
Funds on offer for planting
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 8:44 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Got a planting project in mind for winter 2013? You may qualify for funding assistance from the Taranaki Tree Trust – and now is the time to apply. More >>
Taranaki: Free training helps gardeners make the cut
Monday, 16 July 2012, 10:56 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The maintenance and training of fruit trees will be the focus of a free home gardening workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (22 July). Led by Hollards gardener Marilyn Phillips and Tupare Garden Manager Mitch Graham, the workshop will cover ... More >>
March's ill wind blows some good
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 1:11 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Taranaki’s Civil Defence communications and activation procedures will be simplified and strengthened as a result of lessons learned in the wind-storm that hit Patea, Waverley and surrounding areas in March. More >>
What do Citylink passengers think?
Monday, 18 June 2012, 11:31 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Improvements to New Plymouth’s bus service have put more “bums on seats” – and now the service provider wants to know what new and old passengers think. More >>
Taranaki: It's thyme to tend the herbs
Monday, 11 June 2012, 10:56 am | Taranaki Regional Council
The arrival of the shortest day next week heralds the time to tend to herbs – and home gardeners can pick up some useful tips at a free workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (17 June). More >>
Flare investigation clears the air
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 12:00 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
The flaring of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) fluids has minimal effects on air quality even very close to wellsites, a Taranaki Regional Council investigation has found. More >>
Pukeiti Arbor Day fun for the family
Monday, 28 May 2012, 11:47 am | Taranaki Regional Council
Arbor Day will be marked with a free family event at Pukeiti on Sunday (3 June). The fun day is aimed at children, with games and activities celebrating the wonder of trees. More >>
Taranaki Region's highway stance vindicated
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:55 pm | Taranaki Regional Council
Good progress on two of Taranaki’s top-ranked highway projects looks likely in the next three years, without the region having to choose between one or the other. More >>
Gypsy Day reminder: Stand the stock
Monday, 21 May 2012, 10:03 am | Taranaki Regional Council
With large numbers of cows about to hit the road as the new financial year heralds a change of location for many in the dairy sector, farmers in Taranaki are being reminded of the need to stand stock before they are transported. More >>
Guided walk as season changes
Monday, 21 May 2012, 9:09 am | Taranaki Regional Council
There’ll be a feast for the eyes as well as food for thought during a free guided walk at Tupare on Sunday (27 May). More >>
