What if? Taranaki's future is in our hands

This consultation has concluded.

What if Mt Taranaki blows its top? What if sea levels rise? What if Taranaki becomes a republic? You get to have your say in this interactive conversation covering everything from streets to housing, fresh water to energy. It's time to imagine our future...

Please share your thoughts on one, some or all of the seven forums provided. If you are off-site and want to participate in the What if? conversation, you will need to register.

Feel free to add your images to our Flickr What if? group and view them online, see the FAQ's panel on the right for 'how to' instructions.

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News

Do you know what the Civil Defence warning siren sounds like?

Do you know what the Civil Defence warning siren sounds like?

In event of an emergency this warning siren will ONLY be heard on radio stations. Familiarise yourself with it by clicking on the "Civil Defence Siren" in the Resource box on the right hand side of this page.

To find out what radio stations to listen to  http://www.trc.govt.nz/listen-to-these-stations/

Bridging the gap... what if Taranaki's northern and southern road outlets become impassable because bridges are wiped out? What do we do?

Bridging the gap... what if Taranaki's northern and southern road outlets become impassable because bridges are wiped out? What do we do?

The answer could be Bailey bridges. That's the suggestion of New Plymouth man Joe Rodrigues, who wrote a letter to the Taranaki Daily News after the last September's earthquake in Christchurch. Click on the photo of the NZ Army building a Bailey bridge to learn all about these constructions.

Jo Tito Landscapes of the Heart

Videos of the conversations Jo has had around the region can now be viewed on this site. Please see the 'Video - Conversations with Jo Tito' box on the right side of this page.

See Jo's Blog http://whatifpukeariki.wordpress.com

What kind of Taranaki do you want to see in the future?

 

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