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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 >>
‘Marathon’ Effort To Help Improve Water Quality
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 3:06 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Pukekauri Farms sits across the Te Mania and Waitekohekohe catchments, just 4km south of the Katikati township. Historically, Te Mania Catchment has had very poor water quality, with the 300ha Pukekauri Farms being one of the highest contributors of ... More >>
Flood Protection In Bay Of Plenty Gets A Boost In Budget 2024
Friday, 31 May 2024, 1:39 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
As part of the Budget 2024, the coalition Government outlined plans for the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support regional productivity, prosperity and resilience. This fund, $1.2 billion over three years, will invest in new and existing infrastructure ... More >>
Keep It Clean This Moving Day.
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 10:53 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
As Moving Day approaches this Saturday (June 1), it's a busy time for the dairy farming community. The first day of winter marks the official date when an estimated 5,000 dairy farming families around the country move to new farms to take up new sharemilking ... More >>
First Of Long Term Plan Hearings Hosted At A Marae, A First For Regional Council
Monday, 13 May 2024, 4:06 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Photo: Suplied A successful day is how Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Chair has described the first day of Long Term Plan hearings held at Huria Marae last week. Last Friday was the first time Toi Moana had held Long Term Plan hearings ... More >>
Noble Family Land Gift A Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity For Community
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 11:38 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
More than 100ha of farmland and native bush have been gifted to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council by community stalwart Ian Noble and his family – a gesture that marks the legacy of a man heavily involved in the past, present and future of the ... More >>
Hook, Line And Fine: Twenty-three Boats Caught Fishing In Motiti Protection Area
Friday, 26 April 2024, 10:25 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The three offshore reef systems surrounding Motiti Island have been protected since August 2021 when the Motiti Protection Area was established. More >>
Adaptation Funding Helps Path The Future For Waihi Beach Lifeguards
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 1:56 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The future of a community hub in the heart of Waihī Beach is now looking clearer, despite the challenges it is facing due to a changing climate. More >>
Funding Now Available For Environmental Improvement Projects
Monday, 22 April 2024, 12:35 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Chair Leeder says ideal applicants are volunteer groups that are passionate about making change now for the future, who want to bring their community or communities together, and who recognise their role in making a difference in their own ‘backyard’. More >>
Regional Council Approves Care Plan For The Protection Of Geothermal In Rotorua
Friday, 19 April 2024, 8:34 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Rotorua Geothermal System Management Plan Ngā Wai Ariki o Rotorua He Mahere Whakahaere Pūnaha is a Regional Council policy that will guide the overall management of the Rotorua Geothermal System. More >>
Stopbank Remediation Project More Than 70% Complete
Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 1:03 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
One of Regional Council’s core responsibilities is to help minimise the risk flooding poses to communities, by ensuring that its flood protection assets (such as stopbanks) are in good condition. More >>
Boost Given To Help Stop The Spread Of Freshwater Pests
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 11:54 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Funding for freshwater biosecurity and boat ramp compliance checks around the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been given a boost by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Additional funding by the Regional Council will enable Te Arawa Biosecurity officers to continue ... More >>
Baybus OnDemand: A New Rideshare Service Debuts In Tauranga
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 6:21 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is launching an exciting new Baybus OnDemand public transport service on Mondy 25 March. Set to run for up to 18 months, the OnDemand trial reflects our commitment to offering more attractive and sustainable transport ... More >>
Community Input Needed To Help Make Generational Decisions For The Bay
Friday, 8 March 2024, 10:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Today Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council kicks off public consultation on its draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034. The Long Term Plan sets the Regional Council’s strategic direction for the next 10 years, including the work that will be delivered ... More >>
Involve Kids In Environmental Sustainability, Up To $5,000 Towards Your Project
Thursday, 7 March 2024, 11:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Now is the time to involve your tamaki in protecting the whenua and preparing for the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s School Sustainability and Resilience Fund is open and is seeking applications from ... More >>
Feedback Welcomed On Draft Long Term Plan
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:31 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A focus on core services, infrastructure and careful financial management feature in Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation document, which will be open for public feedback from Friday. The consultation document, ... More >>
Five Orchardists Fined Over Illegal Water Take
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Over the past two kiwifruit seasons Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has prosecuted five orchardists for illegally taking more than 100 million litres of water. All pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their ... More >>
New, Stricter Air Quality Rules For The Mount
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 1:38 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
After a four-year journey through the Environment Court, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is now able to implement stricter air quality rules for the Mount Maunganui industrial area. The new rules are focused on addressing issues with fine ... More >>
