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          Stories tagged with "Environment"

          New Plymouth Surf Club Installs Rainwater System with Council Climate Funding
          Community Funding

          New Plymouth Surf Club Installs Rainwater System with Council Climate Funding

          The East End Surf Life Saving Club has installed a new rainwater storage system funded by NPDC's Community Climate Action Fund to wash down rescue gear and reduce mains water usage.

          Tony Skilling1 week ago
          Massive Underground Water Leak Discovered at New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre
          Infrastructure Alert

          Massive Underground Water Leak Discovered at New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre

          A silent underground water leak outside the New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre was losing 5,000 litres of water an hour before blowing the site's water meter.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Rotokare Scenic Reserve Appeals for Help After Essential Vehicle Stolen and Burned
          Community Loss

          Rotokare Scenic Reserve Appeals for Help After Essential Vehicle Stolen and Burned

          Rotokare Scenic Reserve is appealing for community support after its only on-road vehicle was stolen in Rotorua and destroyed by fire.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Government Grants First Offshore Petroleum Exploration Permit Since Ban Reversal
          Energy Policy

          Government Grants First Offshore Petroleum Exploration Permit Since Ban Reversal

          Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced a 12-year offshore petroleum exploration permit for EnZed Energy in the Taranaki Basin, marking the first since the exploration ban was lifted.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Brooklands Zoo Highlights Native Owl Protection for International Owl Awareness Day
          Wildlife Protection

          Brooklands Zoo Highlights Native Owl Protection for International Owl Awareness Day

          New Plymouth's Brooklands Zoo is hosting special Keeper Talks to share tips on how locals can protect native ruru from hazards like pest species and sticky parapara tree seeds.

          Tony Skilling1 month ago
          Green Party Unveils 'Kiwipower' Energy Policy Targeting Fossil Fuels
          Election 2026

          Green Party Unveils 'Kiwipower' Energy Policy Targeting Fossil Fuels

          The Green Party has launched an ambitious election energy policy proposing a state-owned power generator and a transition away from natural gas.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Government Scraps Council-Iwi Resource Management Agreements Ahead of RMA Reforms
          RMA Reform

          Government Scraps Council-Iwi Resource Management Agreements Ahead of RMA Reforms

          The Coalition Government has blocked existing and pending Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements from transferring into New Zealand's new planning framework.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Lepperton Community Invited to Manutahi Park Planting Day
          Community Event

          Lepperton Community Invited to Manutahi Park Planting Day

          Residents are invited to help plant native trees at Lepperton's new Manutahi Park this Saturday, marking a major step in the development of the community greenspace.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          New Zealand records first case of H5N1 bird flu in wild seabird at Petone beach
          Biosecurity Alert

          New Zealand records first case of H5N1 bird flu in wild seabird at Petone beach

          New Zealand has detected its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found on Petone beach, though officials advise the public health risk remains low.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Sunda Energy applies for offshore petroleum exploration permit in North Taranaki
          Energy Sector

          Sunda Energy applies for offshore petroleum exploration permit in North Taranaki

          UK-based Sunda Energy has applied for a petroleum exploration permit off the North Taranaki coast, marking the sixth application since the offshore exploration ban was lifted.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Photos: Huatoki Stream daylighting underway at Metro Plaza site
          Urban Development

          Photos: Huatoki Stream daylighting underway at Metro Plaza site

          New Plymouth District Council has partnered with KDH and Ngāti Te Whiti Hapū to daylight the Huatoki Stream and redevelop adjacent sites on Devon and Brougham streets.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Australian Firm Applies for Massive Petroleum Prospecting Permit Off Taranaki Coast
          Energy Sector

          Australian Firm Applies for Massive Petroleum Prospecting Permit Off Taranaki Coast

          An Australian energy firm has applied for a petroleum prospecting permit covering nearly 10,000 square kilometres of deepwater ocean off the Taranaki coast.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Photos: Stunning sunset captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock
          Taranaki Sunset

          Photos: Stunning sunset captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock

          A stunning Taranaki sunset was captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock by photographer Tony Skilling.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Taranaki Regional Council signs historic Waitara River agreement with Ngāti Maru
          Council Agreement

          Taranaki Regional Council signs historic Waitara River agreement with Ngāti Maru

          The Taranaki Regional Council has approved a landmark Joint Management Agreement with Ngāti Maru to establish a shared framework for environmental decision-making across the Waitara River catchment.

          Tony Skilling2 months ago
          Taranaki Social Enterprise Green Loop Diverts 1,000 Litres of Food Waste Weekly
          Sustainability

          Taranaki Social Enterprise Green Loop Diverts 1,000 Litres of Food Waste Weekly

          Launched in late 2025, Korito-based social enterprise Green Loop is now diverting 1,000 litres of commercial food waste from landfills each week to create nutrient-rich soil.

          Tony Skilling3 months ago
          Photos: Metro Plaza demolition and Huatoki daylighting progress
          Project Update

          Photos: Metro Plaza demolition and Huatoki daylighting progress

          Latest progress photos show the ongoing work on the Metro Plaza Demolition and Huatoki Daylighting project on Devon Street.

          Tony Skilling3 months ago
          New Plymouth Airport Wins International Green Airport Award
          Award Winner

          New Plymouth Airport Wins International Green Airport Award

          New Plymouth Airport has been awarded a Silver award in the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Green Airports Recognition 2026 programme for Climate Change Adaptation.

          Tony Skilling3 months ago
          Photos: Alder trees replaced with native planting on Devon Street East
          Urban Greening

          Photos: Alder trees replaced with native planting on Devon Street East

          Ageing alder trees along Devon Street East are being replaced with native planting as part of the Devon Street Green Masterplan.

          Tony Skilling4 months ago
          Photos: Sunset over the Coastal Walkway
          Sunset

          Photos: Sunset over the Coastal Walkway

          A stunning sunset was captured over the Coastal Walkway by Taranaki Media.

          Tony Skilling6 months ago
          Rāhui Placed Across Pouākai Range Following Death of Tramper
          Rāhui Placed

          Rāhui Placed Across Pouākai Range Following Death of Tramper

          Taranaki iwi have placed a temporary rāhui across the entire Pouākai Range following the death of a tramper in Egmont National Park on Friday.

          Tony Skilling6 months ago
          Photos: Sunset over New Plymouth
          Scenic Sunset

          Photos: Sunset over New Plymouth

          A beautiful sunset captured over the coastal city of New Plymouth.

          Tony Skilling7 months ago
          South Taranaki Vegetation Fire: Crews Battle Blaze Near Waiinu Beach Overnight
          Fire Alert

          South Taranaki Vegetation Fire: Crews Battle Blaze Near Waiinu Beach Overnight

          Firefighters are working through the night to contain a large vegetation fire near Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki, with residents urged to stay indoors and prepare for potential evacuation.

          Tony Skilling9 months ago
          Photos: Lake Rotomanu emptied for gold clam survey
          Environmental Survey

          Photos: Lake Rotomanu emptied for gold clam survey

          Lake Rotomanu is being emptied for the summer to allow scientists to survey a gold clam infestation and conduct fish harvesting with local hapū.

          Tony Skilling9 months ago
          Lake Rotomanu to be Drained for Gold Clam Infestation Investigation
          Biosecurity Alert

          Lake Rotomanu to be Drained for Gold Clam Infestation Investigation

          Lake Rotomanu will be drained this week to allow scientists to investigate the full extent of a freshwater gold clam infestation, the first detection outside the Waikato River.

          Tony Skilling9 months ago
          Aurora Australis Possible in Taranaki Tonight: Watch for Southern Lights
          Night Sky

          Aurora Australis Possible in Taranaki Tonight: Watch for Southern Lights

          An intense burst of solar activity means Taranaki residents may have a chance to see or photograph the Aurora Australis tonight, particularly from darker rural locations with clear southern views.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Photos Show Devastation as Tongariro National Park Wildfire Burns 3,000 Hectares
          Wildfire Update

          Photos Show Devastation as Tongariro National Park Wildfire Burns 3,000 Hectares

          A wildfire in Tongariro National Park has now burnt an estimated 3000 hectares, with photos showing widespread devastation and crews continuing to battle the active blaze amidst road and track closures.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Tongariro Wildfire Spreads to 1600 Hectares, Prompting Further Evacuations
          Wildfire Alert

          Tongariro Wildfire Spreads to 1600 Hectares, Prompting Further Evacuations

          The Tongariro National Park wildfire has rapidly expanded to an estimated 1600 hectares, leading to further precautionary evacuations and an escalated aerial firefight amidst challenging conditions.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Watch: Tongariro Wildfire Surges Past 1000 Hectares, Forcing Evacuations
          Wildfire Emergency

          Watch: Tongariro Wildfire Surges Past 1000 Hectares, Forcing Evacuations

          A wildfire in Tongariro National Park has surged past 1000 hectares overnight, remaining out of control and forcing air evacuations, road closures, and a major aerial response on the Central Plateau.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Photos: An evening at Lake Rotomanu
          Scenic

          Photos: An evening at Lake Rotomanu

          A beautiful evening scene captured at Lake Rotomanu.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Taranaki Garden Festival Celebrates 38th Year with Diverse Gardens and Events
          Annual Event

          Taranaki Garden Festival Celebrates 38th Year with Diverse Gardens and Events

          The Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, named New Zealand’s Favourite Event in 2023, is now open until November 9, showcasing 43 gardens and over 30 talks, tours, and workshops across the region.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Watch: Mt Messenger Bypass Tunnel Achieves Major Breakthrough Milestone
          Infrastructure Update

          Watch: Mt Messenger Bypass Tunnel Achieves Major Breakthrough Milestone

          Tunnel crews on the Te Ara o Te Ata (Mt Messenger Bypass) project have successfully broken through the top section of the 235-metre tunnel, marking a significant step towards a safer and more reliable State Highway 3 route.

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          On The House Opens Stratford Free Store to Rescue Food and Support Community
          Community Initiative

          On The House Opens Stratford Free Store to Rescue Food and Support Community

          Taranaki food rescue charity On The House is opening its fourth Free Store in Stratford on November 5, providing local residents with access to surplus food that would otherwise end up in landfill, while also reducing emissions and water wa

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          TSB Festival of Lights to Run on Zero Emissions Thanks to New Plymouth Airport Solar Farm
          Green Initiative

          TSB Festival of Lights to Run on Zero Emissions Thanks to New Plymouth Airport Solar Farm

          New Plymouth District Council has secured a five-year deal with the New Plymouth Airport solar farm, enabling the TSB Festival of Lights and other council operations to run on 100% renewable electricity, achieving zero emissions for the upc

          Tony Skilling10 months ago
          Photos: Native trees replace ageing alders in New Plymouth CBD
          CBD Revitalisation

          Photos: Native trees replace ageing alders in New Plymouth CBD

          Ageing alder trees in the New Plymouth CBD have been replaced with native shade trees and street-level greenery.

          Tony Skilling12 months ago
          New Plymouth CBD Undergoes Green Facelift, Natives Replace Ageing Alders
          CBD Upgrade

          New Plymouth CBD Undergoes Green Facelift, Natives Replace Ageing Alders

          New Plymouth's CBD is getting a green facelift, replacing ageing Italian alders on Devon Street with native shade trees and greenery to enhance safety and amenity as part of the City Centre Strategy.

          Tony Skilling12 months ago
          Photos: Views along the Taranaki coast
          Coastal Views

          Photos: Views along the Taranaki coast

          A beautiful day brings scenic coastal views around the Taranaki region.

          Tony Skilling1 year ago
          Photos: Lake Rotomanu and the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
          Sunny Taranaki

          Photos: Lake Rotomanu and the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

          Visitors enjoy a beautiful sunny day at Lake Rotomanu and the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway.

          Tony Skilling1 year ago