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MV Rena Resource Consent Decision
Friday, 26 February 2016, 2:34 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
1) consent to “dump” the remains of the MV Rena, its equipment and cargo on Astrolabe Reef as a result of the grounding of the vessel on 5 October 2011 pursuant to Section 15A of the RMA; and More >>
New pest in Bethlehem
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 10:38 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A Bay of Plenty Regional Council contractor has found and removed five clumps of the invasive aquatic weed arrowhead (Sagittaria montevidensis) from a storm water drain in Bethlehem, Tauranga. More >>
River level peaks pass as rain eases
Saturday, 20 February 2016, 2:04 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council continues to monitor the lakes and rivers in the region but most flows are returning to normal as rain eases. More >>
Council monitors water levels as rivers and lakes rise
Friday, 19 February 2016, 12:19 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is monitoring lakes and rivers in the region as heavy rain continues. It has issued warnings for the Kaituna, Whakatāne, Waimana and Waioeka/Otara Rivers, which continue to rise, with people in rural communities around these rivers ... More >>
Weed win for Opotiki
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 10:57 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are excited about the absence of invasive pasture weed African feather grass in Ōpōtiki this season. More >>
Wallaby spread survey underway
Monday, 15 February 2016, 10:58 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Landowners around the greater Rotorua area are being surveyed this month in an effort by Bay of Plenty and Waikato Regional Councils, together with Department of Conservation to update information on the spread of dama wallabies. More >>
Oil sighted 5th Feb 2016 at Tauranga Bridge Marina
Saturday, 6 February 2016, 5:03 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A media statement was issued yesterday (Friday 5th February) that Bay of Plenty Regional Council was responding to a report of a minor diesel spill at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. More >>
Mminor diesel spill
Friday, 5 February 2016, 4:24 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is currently responding to a report of a minor diesel spill at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. The spill is spread over an area around 6m. More >>
Pest parrot search in Katikati
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 10:16 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking for help from the public to track down two rainbow lorikeets seen recently in pine trees near a Wainui South Road orchard in Katikati. More >>
Boaties rewarded for getting on board with the rules
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 11:48 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
It’s always nice to be acknowledged for doing the right thing, and that’s exactly what the Bay of Plenty Maritime Team are doing in the Rotorua Lakes area thanks to their local Burger Fuel joint. They are recognising those who have been following ... More >>
Boating rules for the bay reviewed
Tuesday, 2 February 2016, 10:38 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty’s harbours, lakes and rivers are used by thousands of people every day for a wide range of activities. Regional Council is currently reviewing the rules that help to ensure these activities can co-exist safely, and they want your input. More >>
Reef gives up another piece
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:28 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The current sea conditions have dislodged further geotextile material from the artificial surf reef at Mt Maunganui, with another piece being found at Mauao today. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is currently assessing the options for removal, and will ... More >>
Orchards to be registered for use of bulk pesticides
Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:12 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Orchard owners across the Bay of Plenty are being contacted by the Regional Council this week about their property being added to the Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL) register. They join more than 3000 kiwifruit orchards already registered ... More >>
Smooth recovery of capsized waka
Friday, 22 January 2016, 5:13 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A waka that overturned crossing the Whakatāne bar this morning has been successfully recovered. More >>
Protection order over Pee Jay V issued
Friday, 22 January 2016, 3:35 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has issued a protection order over Pee Jay V in order to preserve and protect evidence. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking for people to respect this. More >>
Travel Options for Maketū Residents Increasing
Friday, 22 January 2016, 1:56 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Options for travelling between Maketū and Tauranga are about to improve, with the introduction of two trial services to the Bay of Plenty’s public transport network. More >>
Volunteers work hard to protect harbour
Friday, 22 January 2016, 10:23 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Efforts to protect and enhance Ōhiwa Harbour are ongoing and the community has many dedicated volunteers to thank for the progress made so far. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Identifies Material Washed Ashore Ōmanu
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 3:37 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Further to our media statement yesterday we can now confirm the geotextile material that washed ashore at Ōmanu was part of the artificial Mount surf reef. Regional Council is currently in the process of getting quotes for removing the remaining ... More >>
Oil spill training exercise
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 1:25 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
An oil spill training exercise will be held today at the Port of Tauranga to help maintain and build oil spill response capability amongst industry. Today’s exercise will involve testing a boom during a strong tide and if successful will mean industry ... More >>
Geotextile Material Washed Ashore
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 5:09 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Earlier today, Bay of Plenty Regional Council were notified by Tauranga City Council that a large piece of geotextile material had washed ashore in Ōmanu. Regional Council Pollution Prevention staff are currently assessing the material to identify if it ... More >>
