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Hop on your bike for Bikewise month
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 9:31 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bikewise month is about to hit the streets! During February, people across the nation will be jumping on their bikes to have some fun and take part in active transport. Hop on your bike too and get involved in some of the events and activities being ... More >>
Regional Council welcomes launch of Recovery plan for Rena
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:43 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council welcomes launch of Environmental Recovery plan for Rena Environment Minister Nick Smith yesterday launched the environmental recovery plan, to address the long term effects of the Rena disaster on the wider Bay of Plenty region. Bay ... More >>
Rotorua lakes hit record levels
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 1:04 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Some of Rotorua’s lakes have hit record levels following exceptionally heavy rain in the catchment over the New Year – but some haven’t quite reached last summer’s records. More >>
Bay of Plenty boaties advised to be aware
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 2:36 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A cautionary area put in place for the western Bay of Plenty last week which advised boaties to stay off the water following the MV Rena breaking up has been lifted. More >>
Boaties advised to stay off the water
Monday, 9 January 2012, 11:26 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council advises boaties to stay off the water due to the large amount of debris and containers in the coastal waters following the Rena breaking up. More >>
Have Your Say On Civil Defence Plan
Monday, 9 January 2012, 10:47 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Emergency management in the Bay of Plenty is about to get stronger, and to make sure it happens the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group would like your feedback on their draft five year plan More >>
Cautionary area established around the Rena
Sunday, 8 January 2012, 2:26 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has established a cautionary area around the Rena, following the release of containers and debris from the vessel. More >>
Navigation warnings issued
Sunday, 8 January 2012, 1:46 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
In response to the changed situation of the Rena and in support of Maritime New Zealand, Bay of Plenty Regional Council has issued navigation warnings for shipping and boat users. More >>
Farmers to use emergency milk disposal option
Monday, 2 January 2012, 11:52 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Following road closures, slips and flooding in the eastern Bay of Plenty, emergency disposal of milk by farmers may be required during the coming days. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Water Management Group Manager Eddie Grogan said that Fonterra had ... More >>
Nelson Bays Police concerned at number of drinking drivers
Sunday, 1 January 2012, 3:14 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Nelson Bays Police are concerned at the number of people driving with excess breath alcohol during New Year celebrations. More >>
Rivers still rising and surface flooding for Eastern BOP
Sunday, 1 January 2012, 3:12 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
For immediate release Sunday 1 January 2012 In the eastern Bay of Plenty river levels are still rising, roads are closed and there is significant surfacing water still around, so holidaymakers and residents are advised to take care, Bay of Plenty Regional ... More >>
Boaties reminded about exclusion zone
Friday, 30 December 2011, 11:30 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council harbourmasters are reminding boaties about the exclusion zone surrounding the grounded container ship MV Rena on Astrolabe Reef. More >>
Campers urged to beware rising waters
Thursday, 29 December 2011, 1:38 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
For immediate release: 1.15pm, Thursday 29 December 2011 Campers along the rivers and streams in the eastern Bay of Plenty are warned to move to higher ground, as predicted rainfall may cause localised flooding. Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s ... More >>
Review for region’s coastal plan
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 12:38 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is undertaking a full review of its Regional Coastal Environment Plan, which sets rules on activities in the coastal marine area and contains policy for this area and land dominated by the coast. More >>
Check, Clean, Dry around lakes this summer
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 9:59 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Check, Clean, Dry is a message you’ll come across if you’re out enjoying the Rotorua Lakes this summer. More >>
Region’s food banks benefit from donations
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 9:46 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Region’s food banks benefit from donations For immediate release: 21 December 2011 Food banks across the Bay will benefit from Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s decision to again pledge $4000 instead of posting out Season’s Greetings cards ... More >>
Treatment for Lake Ōkaro’s algal bloom
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 10:35 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has dosed Lake Ōkaro near Rainbow Mountain with a modified zeolite mineral to deal with toxic blue-green algal bloom visible in the lake. More >>
Strategy develops partnerships on energy
Monday, 19 December 2011, 2:35 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A new energy strategy for the Bay of Plenty aims to increase the wealth and well-being of people living in the Bay and beyond. The new strategy, launched today by the Bay of Connections Governance Group – the Bay of Plenty’s economic strategy group, ... More >>
Updated strategy to grow Bay economy
Monday, 19 December 2011, 2:34 pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
An updated Bay of Plenty economic strategy was released today, designed to deliver regional economic development for new and existing initiatives and industries by building on the region’s collective strengths. More >>
System failings lead to dairy effluent prosecution
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 10:44 am | Bay of Plenty Regional Council
System failings lead to dairy effluent prosecution For immediate release: 15 December 2011 An eastern Bay of Plenty dairy farm and its farm manager Alexander Paul Atkinson, 59, of White Pine Bush Road, Whakatane, were yesterday fined more than $50,000 for ... More >>
