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North harbour wardens keep boaties safe on the water
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 10:35 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Messing about in boats comes naturally to a bunch of retirees and semi-retired men at the northern end of Tauranga Harbour. More >>
Abandoned boats a costly headache for Regional Council
Monday, 16 February 2015, 10:21 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
At the north end of Tauranga Harbour there’s a boat with a pohutukawa tree growing through its port window. More >>
Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
Monday, 16 February 2015, 10:17 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A health warning has been issued for Lake Rotoehu as routine monitoring results provided by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have confirmed a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. More >>
Stopbank guidelines a first for NZ
Friday, 13 February 2015, 11:31 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has published a Stopbank Design and Construction Guidelines document that is understood to be a first for New Zealand. More >>
Council seeks public help with bore project
Friday, 13 February 2015, 11:06 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
If you live in the Te Puke or Rangitāiki Plains area and have a bore you’re not using, or are willing to have a dedicated monitoring bore installed on your property, Bay of Plenty Regional Council wants to hear from you. More >>
Region not at threat of drought
Tuesday, 10 February 2015, 10:29 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Recent rain following a dry January means the Bay of Plenty is not currently at risk of drought. More >>
Dirty water in beach outfalls prompts warning
Friday, 30 January 2015, 5:29 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is warning people not to swim or play in beach outfalls, stormwater drains or ponds following the region’s long period of hot, dry weather. More >>
Commissioners appointed for Rena consent hearing
Friday, 30 January 2015, 3:05 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has appointed four Commissioners to hear the application from the Rena owners for a resource consent to leave part of the wreck on Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti). More >>
Regional Council continues to monitor Lake Tarawera
Friday, 30 January 2015, 10:25 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Earlier this month Bay of Plenty Regional Council confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Tarawera and advised people to be careful when using the lake. Swimming is not advised if the water appears discoloured and drinking the water is not advised ... More >>
Successful test of emergency texts and emails
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 2:47 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The successful testing of the region’s text, email and social media alerting was designed to ensure that the system would work in a real emergency. More >>
First students get to school on new bus service
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 2:46 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council helped the first batch of Tauranga’s students get to school this morning as the Schoolhopper bus network officially launched. More >>
Low lake levels spark action
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 11:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The lack of rain in the Bay of Plenty over the past few months means the Rotorua lake levels are low and further operational measures are being taken. Residents in the lakes area, particularly around Lake Rotoiti, have expressed concern over falling ... More >>
Native forestry planting project a success
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 10:45 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A Bay of Plenty Regional Council project to demonstrate native forestry as an alternative land use has been established. More >>
Good behaviour on the water over summer
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 11:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Most people have been obeying the rules while out on the Bay of Plenty’s waters over the summer break. More >>
Wise words on water
Friday, 23 January 2015, 12:24 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Local farmers and orchardists can learn more about how to use water more efficiently at a session in Pongakawa early next month. More >>
Schoolhopper ready for launch
Friday, 23 January 2015, 12:23 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Getting ready for the first day of school is not just limited to hundreds of Tauranga students this year – Bay of Plenty Regional Council is also getting ready for their first day as they prepare to launch the Schoolhopper bus network. More >>
Rangitāiki waterway structure project begins
Friday, 23 January 2015, 12:22 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A project is under way to locate all culverts in the Rangitāiki catchment area, and Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking for help from the public. More >>
Unique trial for riparian planting
Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 10:09 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is working with the Rangitāiki River Forum, Māori Lands Trusts, local landowners, Trust Power and Manuka Bioactives Limited to trial a planting scheme along a short section of riverbank on the Rangitāiki – a small ... More >>
Youth challenged to take environmental action
Friday, 16 January 2015, 10:45 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The challenge is set for youth throughout Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty to put their summer holiday to good use – and get serious about the environment. More >>
Test results confirm blue green algae in Lake Tarawera
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 4:31 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
After sightings of water discolouration last Friday, samples were taken from the middle of Lake Tarawera and at Te Rata Bay near Hot Water Beach, and test results have identified blue green algae in Lake Tarawera. More >>
