The removal of pest plants, weeds, litter and overgrown vegetation from a section alongside Waitara’s Tangaora Stream is giving those involved in the innovative NPDC project a clear vision of an exciting future for the once-buried stream.
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Tāne Manu from Ngā Māhanga a Tāiri. Taranaki Regional Council has pledged $3.5 million to Te Ara a Ruhihiweratini, and New Plymouth District Council is considering a $2.1m contribution. Manu told a hearing of submissions to New Plymouth District Council’s Long Term Plan there was no budget to deal with concerns uncovered in a cultural impact assessment by the hapū. “It will result in significant adverse effects on the cultural landscape we are part of and our ongoing relationship with our tupuna mounga.” Manu said the hapū were worried about crossings affecting 26 streams, vague remediation plans, and the impact on restoration work including predator control and returning native species such kiwi and whio (blue duck).