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Relationships Remain Critical As Significant Local Government Changes Announced
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:30 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Chair McDonald noted the importance of regional-scale delivery and looks forward to more detail from the Government in due course. More >>
Public Invited To Have Their Say On The Future Of Tarawera Awa Catchment
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 7:41 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The draft Strategy outlines clear objectives and desired outcomes, including improving water quality, restoring wetlands and habitats, strengthening cultural relationships with the awa, and supporting resilient communities. More >>
Good Times On The Water Start With Safety In Mind
Friday, 19 December 2025, 12:30 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
“Since Labour Weekend, 115 breaches of the Navigational Safety Bylaw have been issued,” says Mr Peters. “Speeding jet skiers account for 27% of these infringements, and we’re also seeing a range of issues from powerboaters and paddle craft users.” More >>
Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Elects First-Ever Wahine Māori Chair
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 3:47 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council today swore in the newly elected Council and voted in new leadership at its first official meeting held in Whakatane. More >>
Protecting People And The Waterways This Summer
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 2:29 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Reminder to all boaties to prep your boat, check your gear and know the rules before heading out on the water (Photo/Supplied) Labour weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is urging ... More >>
Keep Covered And Carry On - Looking After Flood Defences This Winter
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 2:51 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Regional Council manages and maintains nearly $440m worth of flood protection defences, including stopbanks, floodwalls, floodgates and pump stations, across five major river and drainage schemes that serve more than 54,500 targeted ratepayers. More >>
Boaties Urged To Avoid Heading Out On The Water This Easter Weekend
Wednesday, 16 April 2025, 4:55 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Safe boating practices are vital when faced with more challenging weather, Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters says. More >>
Sub-regional Growth And Connection Proposed Through Eastern Bay Of Plenty Regional Deal
Friday, 28 February 2025, 4:18 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder says the Eastern Bay of Plenty Regional Deal Proposal centres on building resilience and economic growth across the sub-region. More >>
New Fare System Brings Simplicity And Balance To Bay Of Plenty Public Transport
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 4:42 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The new system is anticipated to be introduced in late 2025, with changes to the child and youth fare system to be introduced in line with the new school year in 2026. More >>
Regional Council Agrees Parameters To Enable Port Share Sell Down
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 2:05 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder says deliberations and decisions around the sell down process have been lengthy and considered as Council sought to maximise its objectives from the sell down process and ensure community views were considered. More >>
Major Milestone As First Sod Turned On Pukehina Wetland
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 10:25 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Currently known as the Cutwater Road wetland, this unique project is the first of many which aims to create a ‘korowai around the Waihī Estuary’ – a protective buffer of wetlands that will help restore the health and mauri of this highly degraded ... More >>
New Speed Limits In Place For Local Rivers
Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 9:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters says that following concerns around the potential safety of swimmers over the summer period, a 5 knot speed restriction is being introduced for a limited period through a Harbourmaster Direction. More >>
New Additions To Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park Bring Record Number Of Visitors
Monday, 25 November 2024, 2:54 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park has seen a 126% increase in visitors over the past 12 months, driven largely by several cultural and visitor enhancements. More >>
The Bay’s Public Transport: Smart Changes For A Growing Region
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 2:37 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
With more people relying on buses for commutes in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne, technology is helping the Bay of Plenty Regional Council-provided Baybus network lead efforts to improve services, making public transport more reliable and accessible. More >>
Effluent Mismanagement Poses Risk To Estuary Health
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:20 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Regulatory Compliance Manager, Matt Harrex, said many farmers in the Waihī Catchment and across the region are continuing to look at ways they can reduce their environmental footprint – but there are still some who are ... More >>
New Boating Rules For Bay Of Plenty Adopted
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 3:23 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
New Navigation Safety Bylaws were adopted by Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council today, with the updated boating rules coming into effect next year. The rules help ensure that the Bay of Plenty’s 125km of coastline, and numerous lakes and rivers, ... More >>
Regional Council Responds To National Land Transport Funding Announcement: Focus On Core Public Transport Services
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 12:11 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has today acknowledged the recent National Land Transport Fund announcement from the Government, which prioritises core services and operational efficiencies. The funding announcement has left an approximate $16.2M shortfall for ... More >>
New Harbourmaster Vessel To Increase Safety For Eastern Bay Of Plenty Boaties
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:05 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
An addition to Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Harbourmaster fleet is already in action, following a karakia (blessing) at the Whakatāne Wharf yesterday (subs: 3 July). More >>
Regional Council 10 Year Plan Trims Expenditure, Tightens General Rate Increase
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 4:03 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The 2024 – 2034 Long Term Plan sets the budget and details the work that will be delivered for the next 10 years. The development of the Long Term Plan included comprehensive community engagement, with significant interest and input from ratepayers across ... More >>
Construction Complete On Lower Rangitāiki River Stopbanks
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 1:12 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
This upgrade is part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s ongoing efforts to maintain flood defences (such as stopbanks and floodwalls) around the rohe (region). More >>
