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Bus drivers equipped for new accessible buses
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 4:01 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Drivers of the new Bay Hopper fleet will be well equipped for passengers with physical limitations after they complete their disability awareness training this month. The course, which has been tailored specifically for bus drivers, is provided by the ... More >>
Makeover for Bay Hopper buses
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 2:38 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty is set to launch their new-look Bay Hopper buses when the contract officially changes hands on 29 June. A deal was struck between Environment Bay of Plenty and Bayline Group Ltd to keep the name ‘Bay Hopper’ for the new ... More >>
Zero general rates rise over next two years
Thursday, 11 June 2009, 2:39 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release:11 June2009 Completion of its Ten Year Plan public submissions and hearings process means Environment Bay of Plenty can now confirm a zero percent rise in general rates over the next two years. In Year Three of the plan, 2011/2012, ... More >>
A Duty To Keep Harbours And Esturies Clean
Friday, 5 June 2009, 2:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
MEDIA RELEASE We all have a role to play to keep our harbours and estuaries clean and healthy For immediate release: 5 June 2009 Environment Bay of Plenty was part of a joint study of Tauranga Harbour and Waihi Estuary (near Little Waihi) ... More >>
Consultation day on draft Lake Rotoma Action Plan
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 9:28 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Lake Rotoma residents and interested persons are invited to consultation meetings later this month to talk about the draft Lake Rotoma Action Plan, which looks at ways to restore the water quality of the lake. The meetings will be held on 18 June ... More >>
Bay Hopper name to stay
Monday, 25 May 2009, 12:12 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A deal has been struck between Environment Bay of Plenty and Bayline Group Ltd to keep the name ‘Bay Hopper’ for the new Tauranga urban bus service. Environment Bay of Plenty has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the trademark as of 1 ... More >>
Navigation restrictions at Whakatane Harbour
Monday, 25 May 2009, 11:50 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Recreational boaties and fishermen are being warned of new restrictions to navigation following increased shallowing within the entrance channel (the narrows) to Whakatane Harbour. Eastern Bay of Plenty Harbour Master Brian Spake has issued the following ... More >>
Wallaby control programme for Mt Ngongotaha
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 4:19 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty and the Department of Conservation, together with Environment Waikato, are working together to reduce the number of wallabies on Mount Ngongotaha - the Dama wallaby that is, not our trans-Tasman rugby foes. Cute as they may be, ... More >>
Shared insurance pact will benefit ratepayers
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 11:46 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Ratepayers across the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions will reap the benefits of a shared insurance deal that will save almost $1 million annually across eight councils. More >>
Changes to bus fare structure from next month
Monday, 11 May 2009, 4:59 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A simpler fare structure on Tauranga buses will come into effect when the new Tauranga urban bus contract begins operating at the end of June, says Environment Bay of Plenty Transport Committee Chairman Andrew von Dadelszen. More >>
Changes to bus fare structure from next month
Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:40 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A simpler fare structure on Tauranga buses will come into effect when the new Tauranga urban bus contract begins operating at the end of June, says Environment Bay of Plenty Transport Committee Chairman Andrew von Dadelszen. A single adult cash fare of $2.50 ... More >>
Monitoring unusual river mouth changes
Friday, 8 May 2009, 11:09 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty staff are working closely with the Whakatane District Council to monitor the Whakatane river mouth since noticing an unusual modification of the Opihi Spit. More >>
Decision on further legal action disappointing
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 3:47 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The decision by Whakatane District Council to continue to prevent the regional council re-locating headquarters to Tauranga is disappointing to say the least, says Environment Bay of Plenty Chairman John Cronin. More >>
Bus service to stay but public urged to use it
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 10:06 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A decision on bus services to the Pillans Point area has been reversed after Environment Bay of Plenty listened to ratepayers. But residents are being urged to use the service because it will be reviewed again next year “One of our key goals is ... More >>
Submissions received on transport priorities
Friday, 1 May 2009, 1:58 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release:Friday 1 May2009 Improved public transport, more cycling projects and higher prioritisation for the Katikati Bypass were identified as key transport priorities according to public submissions received on Environment Bay of Plenty’s ... More >>
Tasman Mill resource consent applications
Tuesday, 28 April 2009, 9:32 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has received joint resource consent applications from Carter Holt Harvey and Norske Skog Tasman to replace existing resource consents for their Kawerau mill operations. Existing consents for air discharges and for the taking ... More >>
Have your say on the Draft Lake Rotoma Action Plan
Monday, 27 April 2009, 2:32 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
You are encouraged to have their say on proposed actions to restore the water quality of Lake Rotoma. The Rotorua Lakes Strategy Group, made up of Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Rotorua District Council and Environment Bay of Plenty, is seeking feedback on the ... More >>
Council to seek costs
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 5:01 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
MEDIA RELEASE Council to seek costs For immediate release: 22 April 2009 Environment Bay of Plenty today voted to seek court costs after a High Court judicial review of its decision to move its regional council headquarters from Whakatane to ... More >>
New bus stop on Fraser Street
Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 12:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: 22 April 2009 From Monday, 27 April 2009 public buses will no longer travel into Fraser Cove shopping centre. Instead, buses operating routes 7A/7C and 8 will use bus stops both sides of Fraser Street, in front of the ... More >>
Health warning extended for Lake Rotorua
Monday, 20 April 2009, 3:12 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The current health warning for Lake Rotorua has been extended to cover all of Lake Rotorua, the Ohau Channel, Okere Arm and the full length of the Kaituna River. Routine water test results provided by Environment Bay of Plenty have confirmed a bloom of ... More >>
