Taranaki Regional Council works with the Taranaki community to help make the region a fantastic place to live, play and do business.IMPROVING LIFESTYLESOur healthy environment is highly valued and the provision of services, amenities and infrastructure are vital to the well-being and lifestyle of everyone in Taranaki. Strong investment by the Taranaki community and the Council contributes to Taranaki's enviable lifestyle:- Checking river health.- Monitoring swimming spots.- Restoring native habitats.- World-class Pukeiti, Tūpare and Hollard Gardens.- Public bus services.- Assisting Puke Ariki, heritage and culture.SUPPORTING LIVELIHOODSThe Council works with the region's industries, farmers, iwi and communities to ensure the sustainable use, development and protection of our environment which supports a strong regional economy:- Reporting environmental performance.- Promoting riparian fencing and planting.- Supporting sustainable farming.- Eliminating possums, other predators and pest plants.- Providing flood protection.- Monitoring nature's extremes.TAKING TARANAKI FORWARD- Connecting people and planning for the future.- Supporting community initiatives.- Building scientific knowledge.- Educating future generations- Owning Port Taranaki.Taranaki Regional Council — working with people, caring for Taranaki.OUR MISSIONTo work for a thriving and prosperous Taranaki by:- Promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources.- Safeguarding Taranaki's people and resources from natural and other hazards.- Promoting and providing for significant services, amenities and infrastructure.- Representing Taranaki's interests and contributions regionally, nationally and internationally.We will do this by leading with responsibility, working co-operatively, to encourage community participation, and taking into account the Treaty of Waitangi.