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Serious commitment to a better transport system
Saturday, 19 August 2006, 1:51 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty local government and roading agencies are making a serious commitment to getting better use of the region’s roads in a revised strategy for regional land transport. More >>
Bus riders satisfied by services in Tauranga
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 5:46 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
More people are catching the bus than ever before in the Bay of Plenty. And most of them are well satisfied with the service, according to a survey by the regional council. More >>
Ashley River mouth /Rakahuri whitebaiting issue
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 4:01 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Canterbury believes that a meeting of the Waimakariri District Council later today may hold the key to resolving the concerns of local whitebaiters. More >>
Art award entries flowing in
Tuesday, 15 August 2006, 10:29 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
That’s the theme for this year’s environmental art awards run by Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Have you seen a wallaby lately?
Friday, 11 August 2006, 9:57 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
That’s what Environment Bay of Plenty wants to know – and it needs people’s help to find the answers. More >>
Some new homes will need better septic tanks
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 10:46 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Some new home builders must now install septic tanks that protect the environment better - but are more expensive. More >>
Backyard burning ban
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 3:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty proposes to change its Air Plan to prohibit the burning of domestic rubbish and green waste on properties smaller than half a hectare. More >>
Regional airport not going to fly in Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 1:35 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty today (Tuesday 8 August) sent a clear message to territorial authorities that it had dropped investigations into a regional airport - for good. More >>
Regional airport costs outweigh benefits
Monday, 7 August 2006, 2:25 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The economic costs of developing a regional airport appear to outweigh the benefits, according to a report being presented to Environment Bay of Plenty on Tuesday. More >>
All calm after stormy night in Bay of Plenty
Monday, 7 August 2006, 11:09 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty staff spent the night on alert as heavy rain lashed the coastal areas of the region, causing considerable surface flooding in the lower Kaituna area and the Rangitaiki Plains. More >>
Strong public interest in councillor review
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 1:07 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A proposal to cut the number of regional councillors in the Bay of Plenty has attracted strong public comment. More >>
Council protocol will help reduce court battles
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 3:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty councils are working together better – and it will save ratepayers’ money. Environment Bay of Plenty and the region’s district and city councils are signing up to a protocol that will reduce the chance of costly battles in the Environment ... More >>
Possum hunts a blast and good for environment too
Monday, 31 July 2006, 2:59 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Possum hunts are a blast! They’re great for pest awareness and not bad for the environment too, says Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Time running our for environment fund applications
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 2:49 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty people and groups are reminded to get their applications in soon for a major regional environmental fund. Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Enhancement Fund, which has half a million dollars on offer this year, closes for ... More >>
Play it safe with sprays
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 5:16 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty orchardists and contract sprayers are urged to play it safe with sprays again this season. More >>
Regional council impressed by earthworks shutdown
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 11:53 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
The winter shutdown of earthworks sites has gone well in the Bay of Plenty this year, in spite of bad weather. More >>
Ten Year Plan passed and rates adopted
Thursday, 29 June 2006, 4:49 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Most Bay of Plenty residents will not notice much of a change in their regional council rates this year. However, Rotorua ratepayers may feel the sting a bit more. Environment Bay of Plenty adopted its Ten Year Plan and set the rates for the coming financial ... More >>
Stock weaken stopbanks in Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 10:52 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
When cows trample stopbanks in winter, they get soggy and it can weaken them. More >>
Watching brief kept on grounded vessel
Friday, 23 June 2006, 4:16 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
On-scene commander Nigel Drake and staff from Environment Bay of Plenty are keeping a close watch on the vessel Lady Luck which grounded off Motiti Island this morning. More >>
Fishing vessel runs aground on Motiti
Friday, 23 June 2006, 12:17 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
The 40 foot fishing vessel Lady Luck ran aground off the south eastern corner of Motiti Island off the coast from Tauranga at (approx) 6.30 this morning. The 4 crew on board abandoned the vessel and were rescued from their liferaft by the Port of ... More >>
