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Help us shape the future of the Rangitāiki River
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 1:51 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Rangitāiki River Forum is drafting a document that will set the direction on how to improve the health of the Rangitāiki River and its tributaries over the next 50 to 100 years. More >>
Community workshops target Rotorua waterways
Friday, 13 June 2014, 10:02 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Steven Hasnip wants to make a difference to the environment now for the enjoyment of future generations. And with the future in mind, he’s encouraging Rotorua locals to attend a series of community workshops at which they’ll learn how they can help ... More >>
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence keeps watch on the weather
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 3:21 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A severe weather warning remains in place for the Bay of Plenty, however no activation of local Civil Defence Emergency Operations Centres has been required so far. More >>
Judges decide no winner in Rotorua Land Innovation Challenge
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:39 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A competition aimed at finding viable alternative land uses for landowners in the Lake Rotorua catchment did not find a winner. While several entries for the Innovation Challenge were deemed to have potential, the judging panel found they did not address ... More >>
Rena Resource Consent Application Accepted
Monday, 9 June 2014, 1:54 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is writing to you as a potentially interested party to let you know we have accepted Resource Consent Applications from the Astrolabe Community Trust to leave the wreck of the Rena and associated debris in place. More >>
Bay of Plenty Regional Council accepts Resource Consent
Monday, 9 June 2014, 1:24 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council today announced it has accepted a Resource Consent Application from the Astrolabe Community Trust and will publically notify the Resource Consent Process within five working days, meaning the public will have the opportunity ... More >>
Maori to share successes at hui
Monday, 9 June 2014, 11:29 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A conference aimed at showcasing Māori successes and providing an opportunity for networking is being held in Rotorua late this month. Organised by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Te Ahurangi will enable Māori in the region to establish new relationships ... More >>
Fanworms found again in Tauranga Harbour
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 9:52 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Divers from Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) and University of Waikato will start searching high risk areas of Tauranga Harbour this week for the unwanted marine pest Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii). The search has been prompted by ... More >>
Wild kiwifruit concern for everyone
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 11:12 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) are urging kiwifruit orchardists and farmers to keep up best-practice handling of reject kiwifruit, as picking season comes to a close. More >>
Oil spill responders practice on the water
Monday, 26 May 2014, 11:42 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
First responders in a potential oil spill will be out practicing their skills on Tauranga Harbour this week to ensure they are ready for any incidents on the water. More >>
Lakes photo comp winner announced
Friday, 23 May 2014, 1:44 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Whakatane’s Fleur Baxter has been named the winner of the Our Lakes Photo Competition run by the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme. More >>
Demolition company fined for dumping offence
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 10:36 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A demolition and digger hire company has been convicted and fined a total of $67,687 for illegally disposing of asbestos-contaminated demolition waste and fill material, and clearing native vegetation in Otumoetai last year. More >>
Sign up for emergency text alerts
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 4:24 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty residents can now sign up to receive civil defence text alerts. The free alerts will let you know if there is a significant emergency in the region. The texts, from Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management, will be sent only ... More >>
Kaituna River re-diversion research explained
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 12:18 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Interested locals can find out about the predicted effects of the proposed Kaituna River Re-diversion and Wetland Creation Project at a community drop-in afternoon being held this Saturday 3 May at Whakaue Marae, Maketū Road, Maketū. Regional ... More >>
Flood photos wanted
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 10:52 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
To help with the planning of future flood prevention work, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking photos from around the region that show the impact of the recent Easter weekend floods. All entries go in the draw to win a professional weather station. ... More >>
Green light for lake catchment land use scheme
Monday, 28 April 2014, 3:37 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A Cabinet decision to allow a re-allocation of funds within the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme is being welcomed by the programme partners. The re-allocation of $24 million in Government funding means a proposed $48 million incentive scheme, ... More >>
Submissions in on Regional Council’s Draft Annual Plan
Monday, 28 April 2014, 11:53 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
More than 80 people and groups have made submissions to Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s draft Annual Plan. More >>
Storms In Bay of Plenty
Saturday, 19 April 2014, 2:22 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The storms of the past few days have caused some issues around the Bay of Plenty. The worst hit areas appear to be around Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay. More >>
Locals help out with tow truck crash spill
Saturday, 19 April 2014, 12:12 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Locals in a remote part of Opotiki came to the assistance of Bay of Plenty Regional Council Pollution Prevention officers dealing with a spill from a fatal truck crash on Thursday. The tow truck had crashed 25 metres down a bank on isolated Takaputahi ... More >>
Mount Maunganui surf reef to be removed
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 11:56 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has decided the Mount Maunganui surf reef is to be partially removed to remove the risk to swimmers near Tay Street. Regional Council Deputy Chief Executive Eddie Grogan said the Mount Maunganui Reef Trust obtained ... More >>
