The consultation is now open.

Big changes are coming to how farmers, businesses and our community use freshwater and we want your help to shape the new rules.

We have a series of meetings coming up in June and July that are open to everyone who cares about our rivers or streams or whose work or business relies on water such as farmers, businesses and industry.

We’ll have experts on hand to answer your questions about what can be done to improve water quality and protect Taranaki’s rivers and streams in the short, medium and long term.

Setting targets

We’re looking to set targets for E. coli, sediment and nutrients and limits on how much water can be sustainably taken from waterways.

These targets will directly impact many business activities such as how much water can be taken by farmers and industry so it’s vital we hear from those impacted so we can shape the new rules together.

The changes will also affect hill country farmers, farmers who have an effluent consent or those planning earthworks.

Understanding the issues

Council are seeking feedback on eight different areas with proposed changes, limits targets and rules that may affect you. Click on the tiles below to look at each in more detail. Once you have read the consultation documents have your say.

Sharing your views

The consultation is now open.

You’ll see all the information about when and where you can come and talk with us on this page. The drop-in sessions start on 17 June in Ōkato and run until 1 July with two sessions in New Plymouth. There will also be an online session on 3 July where you can talk with us via Zoom. The link will be available on this webpage.

The community conversation runs from 10 June to 2 August. As well as talking to our staff at the 16 drop-in events, you can provide feedback via the survey on this webpage.

If you're unable to attend one of our in-person events, you're welcome to attend our Zoom webinar on Wednesday 3 July at 6pm. Fill out the form below and we'll get in touch with the details.