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In the News (Sun 20 Dec 09)

  
  Taranaki - A region like no other - Regional Facts
The Taranaki region lies on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand with a land area of 723,610 hectares (3% of New Zealand's area) and a population of 102,858 people (2001 Census).
Taranaki's fresh water resources are highly valued and extensively used, and are under increasing pressure to meet the needs of agriculture, industry and domestic use.
Taranaki enjoys a high standard of natural air quality thanks to the relatively windy and exposed nature of the region, the dispersed population, and lack of heavy industrialisation or high motor vehicle densities.
www.taranakijobsnz.com /regional_facts.php   (502 words)

  
 Film Venture Taranaki
Because of Taranaki's diverse history, there is a broad spread of Iwi groups and organisations which in turn increases the need for clearly identifying the relevant person or group to consult with [for more information see www.pukeariki.co.nz ].
Mt Taranaki [Mt Egmont] is regarded by Maori as their Toanga [ancestor] and is treated appropriately and that his mana (presence) remains intact.
Taranaki was also known as Pukeonaki, Pukehaupapa and various other names and lived in the centre of the North Island with the other chiefly mountains in former times.
www.filmventuretaranaki.com /prodserv.php   (1931 words)

  
 Wanganui Chronicle
SOUTH TARANAKI district is in a healthy financial position but will not be going on a spending spree, its council chief says.
He said this was comparable with other districts of the same size and complexity but less than a private company would pay for someone doing the same sort of work.
South Taranaki had 32 elected representatives for its population of 30,000, a high number.
www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz /storyprint.cfm?storyID=3658650   (516 words)

  
 Council
The South Taranaki District Council wants to build a 22km pipeline to carry Eltham's domestic and industrial waste to Hawera's treatment plant, from where it is discharged at sea through an existing pipeline.
South Taranaki was hammered by heavy rain and flooding in July, when more rain fell in the Waitotara catchment in 26 hours than in the floods of 2004.
Details of the Port Taranaki vision have emerged in the wake of this week's announcement the port is the preferred location for $600 development of an LNG import terminal.
www.trc.govt.nz /council/news.htm   (6815 words)

  
 Central Hawke's Bay District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Central Hawke's Bay District is a district located in the North Island of New Zealand.
It covers the area from Pukehou in the north to Takapau in the south, and from the western Ruahine Ranges to the Pacific coast in the east.
It is 70 kilometres to Napier Port and 75 kilometres to Napier Airport.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Hawke's_Bay_District   (331 words)

  
 Taranaki. Venture Taranaki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Taranaki is a special place where you can take time out to reconnect with friends, family and loved ones, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain to sea experiences and everything in between.
Highlights of Taranaki’s 300-kilometre coastline are the many 25-metre tall pinnacles long since separated from the 100-metre distant cliffs.
Taranaki is riddled with walkways - through the lush green pastures of our prime dairy country, the spectacular flora of Mt Taranaki or along the solitary Taranaki coastline.
www.luxuryescapes.co.nz /taranaki.html   (916 words)

  
 Maternity Crisis
It is claimed in 3.2 that "the Taranaki birth rate has remained relatively stable over the last two years", and suggests that as the fertile female population is declining, a "corresponding decline in the birth rate is expected".
In other words, South Taranaki women are having bigger sized families than in other parts of the country and certainly more than in the rest of the Taranaki province, but the Report knowingly ignored this conclusion.
The reason why South Taranaki has seen such a big drop in the proportion of females 15-24 in the last 10 years was not explored.
www.angelfire.com /wizard/kblayney/Maternity.html   (6644 words)

  
 New Plymouth Police - New Zealand Police   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The following is a break down on the process to obtain a new rapid number post if you do not have one and how to get a replacement one if your current one is broken, lost or in a state of disrepair.
The New Plymouth District Council will replace stolen or damaged rapid number posts or provide a new post for a fee of $19.00.
The South Taranaki District Council will provide replacement number posts at $8.90 for two letter number and $10.50 for 12 letter number.
www.police.govt.nz /district/central/newplymouth/item.html?id=93   (302 words)

  
 Community grants - Origin Energy Australia
In partnership with the South Taranaki District Council, the Kupe Gas Project is again offering Community Grants to provide community groups and individuals with the opportunity each year to submit a proposal for funding.
Alzheimer’s Taranaki: $100 to provide “The Dementia Book” to 20 South Taranaki clients who are affected by dementia.
South Taranaki Coastguard: $10,000 to provide support with operations, training, administration, repairs and maintenance for their marine search and rescue services.
www.originenergy.com.au /about/template.php?pageid=1568   (232 words)

  
 Hawera High School > Location
Mt Taranaki forms the spectacular backdrop to the region, while the dramatic coastline is just a few kilometres from the town.
South Taranaki District Council has an informative site on Hawera and the surrounding area.
Future Taranaki: Community Outcomes Process is a draft plan for the local community.
www.hawerahs.school.nz /pages/location.htm   (287 words)

  
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The unemployment rate of Mäori in the South Taranaki District is 17.8%, compared with 16.8% for all Mäori in New Zealand.
For dwellings that are rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in the South Taranaki District is $106, compared with $176 for New Zealand as a whole.
16.9% of families (1,212) in the South Taranaki District are one parent with child(ren) families, compared with 18.9% for New Zealand as a whole.
www.taranaki.info /data/demo_std.doc   (1902 words)

  
 Puke Ariki - Taranaki Stories - Eltham - Town of Many Firsts
The idea of forming the Taranaki Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Association was floated and embraced by farmers, and Lord Ranfurly signed a warrant to operate on 13 July that year.
Taranaki's famous helicopter pilot Alan Beck has also made his mark for Eltham.
She was taken away for decontamination at the nearby fire station, while her son Jai (aged 6) continued on a school trip to New Plymouth and was later taken to Taranaki Base Hospital.
www.pukeariki.com /en/stories/farming/elthamfirsts.asp   (1558 words)

  
 Local Government Online - Default
Councillor voted off after threatening CEO A Stratford district councillor was yesterday voted off several committees by his peers, as punishment for threatening the council's chief executive...
Cinema gets council’s vote South Taranaki District Council is making a $1 million investment to ensure Hawera’s Cinema 2 continues to operate as a key community facility...
Council goes to court over port Wanganui’s district council is going to court to try to work out who is responsible for what under terms of the lease covering the operation...
www.localgovt.co.nz   (2245 words)

  
 Peace festival at Parihaka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
He said the intention of the committee was to start with a small festival in alternate years to Womad, but to grow the event into a major festival.
He said that while the scale of the first event still needed to be decided, the committee was looking at the possi-bility of having four sound stages as well as a main stage for the event.
Mrs Martin said there had already been a very good buy-in to the peace festival concept, which she expected to be of huge benefit to the Taranaki region.
www.arena.org.nz /parihak1.htm   (495 words)

  
 South Taranaki District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Taranaki is political district on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island that contains the towns of Hawera, Manaia, Opunake, Patea, Eltham, and Waverley.
South Island : Tasman* Marlborough* Buller Grey • Westland • Kaikoura Hurunui • Waimakariri • Selwyn Ashburton Timaru Mackenzie Waimate Waitaki Queenstown-Lakes • Central Otago • Clutha Gore Southland
This page was last modified 05:30, 11 December 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Taranaki_District   (225 words)

  
 NZ Fire Service Media Release - Student’s death avoidable, says Fire Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The South Taranaki District Council (STDC) is offering its residents a 50 percent reduction on the council’s building consent fees if owners install sprinklers into new or existing homes - a discount which could save many hundreds of dollars, but more importantly, lives.
Home sprinklers have three main benefits; dramatically reducing the death rate; reducing the cost of damage in a fire and reducing the amount of water used – and subsequent water damage – in putting out a fire.
“The fact that South Taranaki District Council has been prepared to put money on the line to get more sprinklers in homes shows how seriously they take the threat of fire and how much they want to improve the lot of homeowners in and around Hawera.
www.fire.org.nz /news/media/2006/2006-08-15-1.htm   (612 words)

  
 Te Puna Web Directory > NZ > Regional > Taranaki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Pukeiti is a 320 hectare rainforest property adjacent to Egmont National Park, south of New Plymouth, which specialises in growing rhododendrons.
Sport Taranaki is a regional sports trust which aims to involve as many people as possible in activities and sports.
It is one of 21 district health boards established nationally on January 1, 2001.The board governs all Taranaki public hospitals, community services, including district nursing, health education and public health.
webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz /dir/en/nz/regional/taranaki   (1060 words)

  
 South Taranaki accommodation - baches, holiday home rentals & vacation houses for rent
South Taranaki accommodation - baches, holiday home rentals & vacation houses for rent
ITXASO, which means "The Sea" in Basque, is a warm, freshly renovated house situated on a large, private, sunny section only 2 minutes walking distance to the shops and bars, and 7 minutes walk to the main beach or lake.
A short stroll to the beach and only 30 minutes drive to Mount Taranaki or Egmont.
www.bookabach.co.nz /__South_Taranaki_District.cfm   (356 words)

  
 Taranaki accommodation- holiday homes & baches for rent
Spectacular views of Mt Taranaki and the port from outside the apartment.
Fabulous South and West views of Mokau Beach all the way to Mt Taranaki.
This home is located atop a hill just 300 steps from beautiful Oakura Beach, one of the most beautiful family friendly beaches in New Zealand.
www.bookabach.co.nz /__Taranaki.cfm   (699 words)

  
 Situation Reports: New Zealand: Floods - Feb 2004, New Zealand: Flood update 23 Feb 2004
Intense rainfall and gale force winds from 15-21 Feb have affected the lower North Island and the top of the South Island with extensive and locally severe flooding and some wind damage.
If the weather event occurs as forecast the affected region (South Taranaki and Manawatu-Wanganui) should not be adversely affected.
Walls, floors and any other washable surfaces should be washed with a mix of a litre of bleach to 10 litres of water, left on for half an hour and rinsed off.
www.reliefweb.int /rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/OCHA-64BSHL?OpenDocument   (1468 words)

  
 Film Venture Taranaki
Film Venture Taranaki is operated by the Venture Taranaki Trust, a regional development agency funded by the New Plymouth City District Council, Industry NZ, South Taranaki District Council and the Taranaki Electricity Trust.
Building Tomorrows Taranaki is our aim, and providing a film friendly environment is part of that objective.
Our aim is to place Taranaki on the Film making map and to build the infrastructure to support that promise.
www.filmventuretaranaki.com /about.php   (161 words)

  
 Open men kick NZ National Surfing Champs into action...
Eight of the strong Taranaki team of surfers progressed to Round Two today where they will meet another four surfers from the region.
Of the Taranaki surfers, Jason Lellman, Hamish Bowling and Luke Kerr were all highly impressive winning their respective heats.
The 2005 National Surfing Championships is sponsored by Endeavour Charitable Trust, 93.2 Energy FM, South Taranaki District Council, Opunake Surf Inn, Sonia Clyne House of Travel, Billabong, Rip Curl, Bodyline, Roxy, Quiksilver, Globe, Gallaz, New Wave, Sticky Bumps, Oakley, Surf Tubes, Hareb Deken Motors and Seasons Surfboards.
www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=15373   (600 words)

  
 Industrial Emissions Sector - NIWA Science
The minor plants near Napier and Kariori (Ruapehu District) are assumed as zero emitters.
The majority of CO emissions from the plant are from the burning of refinery natural gas.
It is estimated that 50% of CO emissions are derived from the calcinations of limestone with the remainder from the direct combustion of coal.
www.niwascience.co.nz /ncces/ghge/industrial   (2089 words)

  
 Lay day called for first day of NZ National Surfing Champs
Weir further noted that “There is time in the schedule to allow for a lay day and we want to show the best surfers in New Zealand the best surf South Taranaki has to offer…today isn’t one of those days”.
A large contingent of South Island surfers have made the long journey north for the event with several clubs travelling up as teams.
South Island Surfing Association Executive Officer Steve Thomas has made the journey along with 25 competitors from six South Island clubs.
www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=15366   (741 words)

  
 The Bradleys Homestay - Taranaki - Hawera Accommodation New Zealand NZ.
The Bradleys Homestay - Taranaki - Hawera Accommodation New Zealand NZ.
We are active semi retired ex farmers who know our district well, and we love having visitors.
Central to all of the exciting attractions and past times that Taranaki has to offer, with the world famous Tawhiti Museum just a few kilometers away.
www.bluecastle.co.nz /accommodation-517.htm   (360 words)

  
 Work and Income | Get Assistance - flood assistance information
Cabinet has approved payment for farmers affected by the flood in the lower North Island.
South Taranaki District, Wanganui District, Rangitikei District, South Ruapehu area, Manawatu District, Horowhenua District, Tararua District, Kapiti Coast District, Upper Hutt City, Masterton District, Carterton District, South Wairarapa District, Central Hawke’s Bay District, Hutt City.
Under the provisions of the Rural Assistance, the Ministry of Social Development can provide financial assistance to cover the essential living costs of affected farmers.
www.workandincome.govt.nz /get-assistance/flood-assistance/rural.html   (324 words)

  
 Scoop: Mahuta: Bridging the age gap
Achieving effective youth participation is about creating opportunities for young people to be involved in influencing, shaping, designing and contributing to policy and the development of services and programmes that will have an impact on their lives.
Locally, other innovative projects such as the “Human-Powered Vehicle Challenge”, developed by the South Taranaki District Council in conjunction with the local community and young people, is another excellent example of a youth-powered project that connected young people with training and job opportunities for the future.
Eleven councils, ranging from the far north to the heart of the south, and including rural and urban centres, have now agreed in principle to enter into partnership with MYD to run a range of exciting and innovative youth-focused projects.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/PA0609/S00558.htm   (3077 words)

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