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Water quality still safe for swimming
Monday, 20 December 2004, 4:08 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty’s most popular beach and river swimming sites continue to be safe for bathing after nearly two months of regular water quality testing. More >>
Unwanted animal pests are becoming hard to find
Monday, 20 December 2004, 12:14 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Unwanted animal pests are becoming hard to find in two popular Whakatane reserves. More >>
Environmental Journalism Award winners announced
Friday, 17 December 2004, 12:16 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
CAPTION: Environment Bay of Plenty chairman John Cronin (second from right) with Environmental Journalism Award winners Matthew Torbit, Rebecca Beehre and Stuart Whitaker. More >>
Boaties target of aquatic pest campaign
Monday, 13 December 2004, 12:23 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Recreational boaties are the target of a major summer campaign that aims to keep the Rotorua lakes free of new “aquatic hitchhikers” which could eventually degrade water quality. More >>
Rotorua lakes watched more closely for algae
Friday, 10 December 2004, 11:44 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Rotorua’s lakes are now being watched more closely for the onset of algal blooms. More >>
Airport study gets approval for second stage
Friday, 10 December 2004, 10:34 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has today decided to invite full tenders for stage two of the Bay of Plenty Regional Airport Study. More >>
Diversion may be the saving of Lake Rotoiti
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 1:14 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A structure to channel Lake Rotorua’s water directly into the Kaituna River should have a dramatic impact on Lake Rotoiti’s water quality. More >>
Another $1.2m for flood repairs
Monday, 6 December 2004, 12:29 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Monday 6 December, 2004 Another $1.2m is likely to be earmarked by Environment Bay of Plenty for urgent repair works resulting from July’s floods. More >>
Half a million dollar Christmas gift
Monday, 6 December 2004, 12:24 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Monday 6 December 2004 Some Bay of Plenty community groups, schools and local authorities are celebrating an early Christmas this year. More >>
Escalation in earthworks
Thursday, 2 December 2004, 9:34 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Major earthworks activity has spiralled around Tauranga over the past year but contractors are coping well, even though sites are generally becoming larger and more difficult. More >>
Huge turnaround in dairy effluent compliance
Monday, 29 November 2004, 12:21 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty farmers have shown a huge turnaround in way they are disposing of dairy shed effluent – but still can’t afford to be complacent, says Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Environmental thumbs up for new forest owners
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 2:03 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
New forestry companies are doing a good job for the environment in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Popular bathing spots checked for swimming safety
Friday, 19 November 2004, 11:59 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Many of the Bay of Plenty’s more popular bathing spots are now being monitored to make sure they are safe for swimming. More >>
Early Christmas present for bus travellers
Friday, 19 November 2004, 12:00 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty, which started up the Cityride service in July, now plans to carry its special introductory fare through into the New Year. Initially, the flat rate fare of $1.50 was only going to run until November. More >>
Popular bathing spots checked for swimming safety
Thursday, 18 November 2004, 11:37 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Many of the Bay of Plenty’s more popular bathing spots are now being monitored to make sure they are safe for swimming. More >>
Strong pool of entrants for farm environment award
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 5:17 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A major Bay of Plenty farm environment award kicks off its third year with a strong pool of entrants from all over the region. More >>
Direct voice for Maori in new committee structure
Thursday, 11 November 2004, 4:47 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
MEDIA RELEASE More direct voice for Maori in new committee structure For immediate release: Thursday 11 November 2004 More >>
Rabbit control has protected rare dune plants
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 10:51 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A major offensive to control rabbits along the Bay of Plenty’s coastline has helped ensure the survival of young, and often endangered, native dune plants. More >>
New eco-friendly landmark for Tauranga
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 3:31 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Thursday 4 November 2004 Environment Bay of Plenty will “walk the eco talk” with its design for a new building at Sulphur Point in Tauranga – and possibly create a landmark in the process. More >>
New Maori councillors receive spirited welcome
Wednesday, 27 October 2004, 3:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty’s new council team was sworn into office today (Wednesday 27 October), after a spirited formal welcome for the new Maori constituency representatives. More >>
