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Have your say on the region’s transport priorities
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 1:37 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Wednesday 18 February 2009 For the first time the Regional Transport Committee and its advisory group are developing a document called the Regional Land Transport Programme, which prioritises the region’s key transport projects. ... More >>
Free shuttle bus service for Kapa Haka festival
Monday, 16 February 2009, 11:32 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty will run a free shuttle bus service for entrants to the Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival from Thursday 19 February until Sunday 22 February 2009. Buses will leave from the ‘shuttle bus‘ point on Truman Lane, ... More >>
Bay of Plenty benefits from Govt announcement
Thursday, 12 February 2009, 2:05 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty, on behalf of the Regional Transport Committee, has welcomed the announcement that the Government will be putting funding towards three roading projects in the region. More >>
Done and dusted
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 3:05 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
This summer’s dry and windy conditions have been great for drying washing but no so good for keeping dust a minimum, so Environment Bay of Plenty has reminded home and business owners to avoid activities that may create dust. More >>
Kaituna, Maketu Strategy Info Day Reminder
Monday, 2 February 2009, 10:21 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Residents are reminded of the information day in Maketu on 10 February to find out more about the draft Kaituna River and Ongatoro/Maketu Estuary Strategy. More >>
Rotorua’s air among worst in New Zealand
Monday, 2 February 2009, 10:19 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Rotorua’s air quality is among the worst in New Zealand, according to a report from the Ministry for the Environment (MFE), released today. More >>
Former chairman will be sadly missed
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 4:37 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Former Environment Bay of Plenty Chairman John Keaney has died suddenly aged 77. More >>
Quick guide to regional plans released
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 11:13 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Farmers in the Bay of Plenty now have access to a quick guide on the regional plans with the release of the revised booklet A Guide to Regional Plans – Farming Activities More >>
Jet skiers reminded to look out for swimmers
Monday, 12 January 2009, 4:39 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Jet skiers are being reminded to keep a good lookout for swimmers following recent incidents involving the watercraft this summer. More >>
Invasive Argentine ants difficult to eradicate
Monday, 12 January 2009, 3:54 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty is changing the way it deals with Argentine ants, one of the world’s most widespread invasive ant species. The move recognises that eradication is no longer feasible. More >>
Have fun and stay safe on our waterways
Thursday, 8 January 2009, 12:18 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty’s maritime team have reminded people enjoying the region’s harbours and lakes to put safety first. More >>
New Year Honours for Councillors
Friday, 2 January 2009, 4:33 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty Chairman John Cronin and former Councillor Athol Herbert have been named in The Queen’s New Year Honours for 2009. More >>
Check, Clean and Dry still the go this summer
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 12:06 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Check, Clean, and Dry is a message you’ll come across if you’re using the Rotorua Lakes this summer. More >>
Lake buoys useful to community and scientists
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 10:00 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has a new environmental weapon in the battle against blue-green algal (cyanobacterial) blooms in Lake Rotorua – one that will also supply important information to the community and have scientific benefits. More >>
Wreck of grounded ship removal successful
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 9:42 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
The wreck of the San Cuvier has been completely removed from the Opotiki Coast. Environment Bay of Plenty staff oversaw the removal to make sure the impact on the coastline was minimal and there was no pollution of the area. More >>
Moth to help rid Bay of broom
Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 1:40 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Broom is a significant pest plant in the region, so Environment Bay of Plenty is trialling a natural controlling agent in the form of a moth. The broom shoot moth will be released in the Murupara area on Wednesday 17 December in a proactive move ... More >>
Actions to improve Rotorua air quality
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 4:38 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Incentives to upgrade home heating to help combat Rotorua’s serious air quality problem is a highlight of the draft Rotorua Air Quality Action Plan, which Environment Bay of Plenty is considering releasing for public comment next year. More >>
Free Sunday buses in Rotorua in December
Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 10:21 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Free Sunday buses in Rotorua in December If you’ve haven’t caught the bus in a month of Sundays then give buses a go any Sunday in December and travel around Rotorua free. Free Sunday travel is available on all 10 City Ride routes around ... More >>
Aquaculture forum makes waves
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 12:07 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
MEDIA RELEASE Aquaculture forum makes waves For immediate release: Monday 1 December 2008 The Bay of Plenty has taken its first steps in developing an aquaculture strategy for the region. The region’s first aquaculture forum was held in Tauranga last ... More >>
Civil defence experts set to cause rumble in BoP
Monday, 1 December 2008, 11:41 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Pandemic planning and earthquakes will be among the burning issues debated at the North Island Civil Defence Emergency Management Conference in Rotorua this week. More >>
