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Kaituna River and Maketu Estuary – have your say!

Friday, 28 November 2008, 2:58 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

MEDIA RELEASE     Kaituna River and Maketu Estuary – have your say!   For immediate release: 28 November 2008   You are encouraged to have your say on the future vision and sustainable management of the Kaituna River and the Ongatoro/Maketu Estuary. ... More >>

Free off-peak Christmas travel for seniors

Thursday, 27 November 2008, 4:03 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty's older people can take advantage of free off-peak bus travel to visit friends or do their shopping this Christmas. More >>

Regional Water and Land Plan launch

Thursday, 27 November 2008, 10:07 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty’s Regional Water and Land Plan, which for the first time combines the management of the region’s land and water into one document, becomes operative on Monday 1 December 2008. More >>

Green light for sustainable economic development

Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 9:15 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Businesses and organisations from across the Bay of Plenty celebrated the launch of the region's Sustainable Economic Development Strategy yesterday. More >>

Coast, land, water, air - what do you think?

Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 9:11 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

  Coast, land, water, air - what do you think?   Our natural advantages here in the Bay of Plenty make it a wonderful region to live, work and play.   Environment Bay of Plenty wants to ensure it keeps managing things like the lakes and rivers ... More >>

Watch out for toxic bacteria in our rivers

Friday, 14 November 2008, 10:43 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Watch out for toxic bacteria in our rivers   For immediate release:  Friday 14 November 2008   Environment Bay of Plenty scientists have started taking samples from rivers, lakes and popular swimming spots as part of its annual water quality ... More >>

Boost to environment expected

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 9:43 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty’s environment will be boosted by the efforts of 22 groups next year, as recipients of Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Enhancement Fund are announced. More >>

Dairy effluent inspection programme

Monday, 10 November 2008, 4:10 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty officers are disappointed by a poor start to their annual dairy farm inspection programme. More >>

Grounded ship to be removed before Christmas

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 10:32 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

For immediate release: Thursday 6 November 2008   Environment Bay of Plenty is finalising the plan for the removal of the wreck of the San Cuvier from the Opotiki coast.   The San Cuvier was grounded in July on a rocky stretch of coastline east of Opape ... More >>

Announcement on Tauranga roads welcomed

Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 1:53 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty was pleased to hear today that Tauranga roads are on the National Party’s priority list. More >>

Funding granted for economic development

Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 10:26 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

For immediate release: Wednesday 22 October 2008   The Bay of Plenty’s aquaculture, food and beverage, and marine industries gained a boost today thanks to a $360,000 Central Government grant.   The food sector will use the grant to develop its ability ... More >>

Ohau Channel Diversion Wall launched

Monday, 20 October 2008, 1:03 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

For immediate release: 20 October 2008 A year-long construction project to help restore and protect Lake Rotoiti's water quality was officially launched by the Minister of Conservation and MP for Rotorua, the Honourable Steve Chadwick today. More >>

New weapon in the fight against aquatic pests

Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 12:40 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

New tool to fight spread of aquatic pests For immediate release: Wednesday 15 October 2008 More >>

Ohope Scenic Reserve baiting for rats and possums

Thursday, 9 October 2008, 3:49 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

In a bid to cut the number of possums and rats in the Ohope Scenic Reserve and on the neighbouring Ngati Awa Farm, a poisoning operation will be carried out during the next three months. More >>

eDay diverts 112tn computer waste from landfill

Monday, 6 October 2008, 11:52 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty residents cleared their homes of 112 tonnes of old computer equipment and mobile phones on Saturday in New Zealand's second national eDay. More >>

Bigger buses in Tauranga

Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 5:25 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

Tauranga's busiest routes will get bigger buses from Wednesday 1 October. More >>

Call for Environmental Awards' entries

Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 5:38 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

If you or an organisation you're involved with has achieved some excellent environmental outcomes during the past year, then why not enter Environment Bay of Plenty's annual Environmental Awards. More >>

Grounded ship update

Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 10:08 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty staff are continuing to monitor the San Cuvier – the ship grounded off Opotiki during severe weather in July 2008. More >>

Life’s a beach for new coast care co-ordinator

Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 12:58 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

For immediate release: Monday 29 September 2008   The Bay of Plenty’s beaches will get a boost now that a new Coast Care Co-ordinator has started.   Pim de Monchy joined Environment Bay of Plenty this month as the full-time Land Management Officer ... More >>

Free off-peak travel for SuperGold Card holders

Friday, 26 September 2008, 10:18 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

More than 40,000 older people in the Bay of Plenty will be eligible for free travel on off-peak public transport services from next week. Environment Bay of Plenty is being funded to provide SuperGold Card holders with free off-peak travel on scheduled ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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