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More drivers ditch their cars and catch the bus

Thursday, 25 September 2008, 5:50 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

The rising price of petrol is changing people's travel habits in Rotorua and Tauranga with an increase in the number of car-owning residents choosing to travel by bus instead, according to a recent survey. More >>

More drivers ditch their cars and catch the bus

Thursday, 25 September 2008, 3:37 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

The rising price of petrol is changing people’s travel habits in Rotorua and Tauranga with an increase in the number of car-owning residents choosing to travel by bus instead, according to a recent survey. More >>

Stick to the 5 knot rule or risk a $200 fine

Thursday, 25 September 2008, 10:17 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

  Boaties and jet skiers are reminded to keep to a speed of five knots within 200 metres of the shore when enjoying the Bay of Plenty’s harbours and lakes.   Environment Bay of Plenty’s harbour master team are on duty seven days a week and will be keeping ... More >>

Stick to the 5 knot rule or risk a $200 fine

Thursday, 25 September 2008, 10:14 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Boaties and jet skiers are reminded to keep to a speed of five knots within 200 metres of the shore when enjoying the Bay of Plenty’s harbours and lakes. More >>

eDay aims to clean up Bay of Plenty’s e-waste

Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 2:19 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

  MEDIA RELEASE         DATE:    24 SEPTEMBER 2008   National computer recycling event launches - eDay aims to clean up Bay of Plenty’s e-waste   Bay of Plenty residents can dispose of their old computers and mobile phones at eDay ... More >>

Community fund draws great response

Thursday, 18 September 2008, 11:43 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

For immediate release: Thursday 18 September 2008   Environment Bay of Plenty has received 51 applications from community groups and locals wishing to undertake projects to improve the region. More >>

Community fund draws great response

Thursday, 18 September 2008, 10:07 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty has received 51 applications from community groups and locals wishing to undertake projects to improve the region. More >>

Dispose of old computers with a clear conscience

Friday, 5 September 2008, 11:59 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

      MEDIA RELEASE       Dispose of old computers with a clear conscience   For immediate release: Friday 5 September 2008   Want to dispose of your computer equipment and old mobile phone in an environmentally sustainable day?   Then come ... More >>

Farmers should seek advice on effluent systems

Thursday, 4 September 2008, 11:56 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty, Federated Farmers and Fonterra are encouraging dairy farmers to use the resources available in the Bay of Plenty region to get their effluent systems in shape. More >>

Cards report on state of our lakes

Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 4:50 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

* Lake Tarawera is a deep lake, and any water flowing into it stays there for around 10 years. * Lake Rotorua was formed 140,000 years ago. * Lake Rotoma is the cleanest of all the Rotorua lakes with a clarity of around 11 metres. More >>

No promise or commitment on Airport funding

Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 10:51 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty has given no undertaking or commitment to Rotorua District Council (RDC) regarding funding required for the redevelopment of Rotorua Airport to cater for trans-Tasman services.   In responding to recent newspaper coverage, ... More >>

Boat Ramp Open Again For Use

Monday, 18 August 2008, 4:14 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

Boaties can again use Lake Rotoiti’s Delta Boat Ramp for launching their vessels, with construction of the Ohau Channel Wall completed. More >>

Grounded ship cleaned up

Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 9:48 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Grounded ship cleaned up For immediate release: Tuesday 12 August 2008 All the fuel has been taken off the ship grounded off Opotiki and Environment Bay of Plenty’s harbour master team are satisfied no oil has contaminated the coastline. The San ... More >>

Fish Survey turns up significant rubbish dumping

Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 12:05 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Fish Survey turns up significant rubbish dumping issue   For immediate release: Tuesday, 5 August 2008 Environment Bay of Plenty is carrying out a survey of East Cape State Highway culverts to identify those that prevent the movement of fish between ... More >>

Few issues overnight but monitoring to continue

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 11:41 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty staff are continuing to monitor the region's rivers and weather forecasts, but say most of the region's rivers peaked overnight and are beginning to fall. More >>

Preparation for severe weather predicted for BOP

Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 10:28 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty staff are continuing to monitor river levels around the region and are on standby to deal with any flooding that may occur. More >>

Severe weather predicted for Bay of Plenty

Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 10:03 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty staff are on standby for the severe weather predicted for the Bay of Plenty region. More >>

Weather and rivers update

Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 9:40 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Preparation for severe weather predicted for Bay of Plenty Environment Bay of Plenty staff are continuing to monitor river levels around the region and are on standby to deal with any flooding that may occur. More >>

Boaties - please check your moorings

Monday, 28 July 2008, 3:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty's harbour master is advising all recreational boat owners to check their moorings as bad weather is forecast to hit the region again tomorrow. More >>

Potential oil spill response

Monday, 28 July 2008, 11:34 am | Environment Bay of Plenty

Environment Bay of Plenty staff are monitoring any potential loss of oil from the San Cuvier – the ship grounded east of Opotiki on Sunday morning. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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