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Murupara bus service may close
Friday, 26 August 2005, 9:31 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A bus service that links Rotorua and Murupara will have to shut down if people don’t start using it soon. More >>
Strong interest in environmental fund
Friday, 26 August 2005, 9:30 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Community interest in a major regional environmental fund ago shows no sign of slowing down, even after five years. Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Enhancement Fund has received 81 applications from community groups, district and city councils, ... More >>
Aquatic weed highlights risk to lakes
Monday, 22 August 2005, 3:21 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A flourishing infestation in Lake Rotoehu of one of the worst types of aquatic weed has highlighted the risk that boats can pose to the Rotorua lakes. More >>
Improving energy choices in Bay of Plenty region
Thursday, 18 August 2005, 2:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty is focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Council today became the 24th local government authority in the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), EnergyWise Councils Partnership. More >>
Parrot promotion creates flurry of calls
Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 2:35 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
When Environment Bay of Plenty wanted to find out more about an Australian parrot that was damaging horticultural crops in the region, staff asked for help from local residents. And they got it. More >>
Enviroschools help the environmental leaders
Friday, 12 August 2005, 4:02 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Kindergartens in the Bay of Plenty are now able to sign up to a fast-expanding initiative, which will help create the environmental leaders of the future. More >>
Coast Care volunteers out in force for winter
Tuesday, 9 August 2005, 4:05 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty Coast Care volunteers are out in force this winter planting more than 60,000 native plants on the region’s sand dunes – the largest number ever planted in one season in New Zealand. More >>
Environmental fund closes soon
Thursday, 4 August 2005, 12:44 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty people and groups have only a short time left to apply for money from a major regional environmental fund. More >>
People asked to report sightings of bright parrot
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 6:07 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty people are urged to report sightings of a brightly coloured parrot, which is damaging horticultural crops in the region. More >>
Wild Ginger a threat to native bush
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 4:31 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A single, rampant weed is threatening the biodiversity of native forests on the Bay of Plenty’s east coast. More >>
Rewards for environmental work
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 9:08 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty people who are working for a better environment may soon be rewarded for their efforts. Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Awards, which open for nominations on Monday 1 August, celebrate the work being done to improve and protect ... More >>
Fun and learning in environmental art awards
Friday, 22 July 2005, 3:35 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
An environmental art award that usually attracts over 400 entries is a “fantastic and fun” way for children to learn about the natural world, says the organiser. More >>
Plans for building development on hold
Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 10:34 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has put on hold proposals for a building development across the road from its main headquarters in Whakatane. More >>
Government announces grant for flood repairs
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 3:50 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A $6.1 million grant for flood repairs from last winter's July 4 storm event will help take some of the "immense pressure" off river scheme ratepayers in the eastern Bay of Plenty, says Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
First official step taken to save Lake Rotoiti
Monday, 4 July 2005, 10:43 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has taken its first official steps in seeking permission to build a $12 million structure in Lake Rotoiti that should quickly improve water quality. More >>
Opotiki’s heritage unveiled by major study
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 4:20 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Opotiki’s heritage unveiled by major study For immediate release: Wednesday 29 June 2005 Unknown aspects of Opotiki’s heritage are being uncovered by a major study of Opotiki’s historic town centre. More >>
Regional council makes drastic rates changes
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 2:58 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has cut its overall rate take and changed the way it charges rates to give a fairer deal to residents, especially those with high-value land. More >>
Half a million dollar environmental fund opens
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 10:17 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A Bay of Plenty environmental fund worth half a million dollars will open for applications on Monday 27 June. More >>
Govt help needed to fund $170m Rotorua lakes costs
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 11:14 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A high-level call will go out for Government assistance to help pay for the “absolutely horrendous” cost of improving water quality in the Rotorua lakes. More >>
Help needed to fund $170 million Rotorua lakes
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 10:54 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A high-level call will go out for Government assistance to help pay for the “absolutely horrendous” cost of improving water quality in the Rotorua lakes. More >>
