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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 >>
‘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 >>
