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Check your moorings – or risk losing your boat
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 4:39 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
That’s the message from Tauranga harbourmaster Jon Moore after three boats broke free in high winds over a single week. One of the boats came ashore at Pilot Bay but was towed off with no damage. The other vessels, a large catamaran at Omokoroa ... More >>
Nominate a friend or neighbour for farm awards
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 9:43 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Know any farmers or orchardists who are doing great things for the environment in the Bay of Plenty? More >>
Wickedly good first year for Weedbusters
Wednesday, 20 October 2004, 12:37 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty weedbusters are celebrating a wickedly good first year’s work in their region. More >>
Boat check can save lives
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 1:28 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A two-hour boat overhaul on land can save lives on the water this season, warns Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Work progressing well on canal clean-up
Friday, 8 October 2004, 2:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Flood-silted drains and canals in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are being cleaned up “at full speed” by Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Young artists shine in art awards
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 9:58 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
About 360 students of all ages produced a wide range of artwork based on environmental themes for this year’s Environmental Art Awards, run by Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
The true state of the Bay of Plenty environment
Thursday, 30 September 2004, 9:59 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A major report by Environment Bay of Plenty tells the true story of the state of the region’s environment. Bay Trends 2004 reviews 12 key environmental resources, such as soils, lakes and air, and publishes its findings in an attractive book that’s ... More >>
Entries open soon for award
Tuesday, 28 September 2004, 5:07 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A rural environment award, which highlights the “way of the future” for New Zealand farming, opens for entries in the Bay of Plenty on Monday 4 October. More >>
Submissions open for tougher septic tank plan
Tuesday, 28 September 2004, 4:52 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Tuesday 28 September 2004 A major plan that sets tougher standards for septic tank systems will officially open for submissions on Tuesday 5 October. More >>
Expressway project causes few problems
Friday, 24 September 2004, 4:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A major project to construct two new expressways in Tauranga was handled so well it caused few environmental problems, says Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Environmental heroes rewarded with awards
Thursday, 23 September 2004, 1:08 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A Rotorua rat trapper, two Maori groups from the eastern Bay of Plenty, and a rural primary school have been rewarded by Environment Bay of Plenty for their “fantastic work” over the past year. More >>
Application for flood costs should go this week
Thursday, 23 September 2004, 11:27 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A joint application for the recovery of flood-related costs should be ready to send off to central Government this week, says Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Thousands of dune plants go in over winter
Tuesday, 21 September 2004, 1:40 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Tuesday 21 September 2004 Nearly 40,000 new native plants will add their strength to the region’s sand dunes after a winter of activity by Coast Care Bay of Plenty. More >>
Rotorua’s Cityride hits the spot
Monday, 20 September 2004, 10:28 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty, which started up the Cityride service on July 1, says passenger numbers have soared over the past two months – possibly doubling in size. A report to this week’s regional development committee meeting has highlighted the ... More >>
Commuter buses and more rail in region’s future
Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 11:24 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Commuter bus services and rail transport will now have a stronger role in the future of land transport in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Many months to finish flood repair work
Friday, 10 September 2004, 5:10 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Friday 10 September 2004 Stopbanks, canals and river protection works damaged by July’s floods are being repaired at a very quick rate but it will take many months to finish the job, says Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Rules tidied up for water users
Thursday, 9 September 2004, 2:43 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has tidied up its rules for boaties and other water users. More >>
Technology may reduce vehicle stormwater pollution
Thursday, 9 September 2004, 10:21 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Thursday 9 September 2004 New stormwater technology, now being tested in Tauranga, may eventually help reduce the environmental impact that vehicles have on the Bay of Plenty’s lakes, harbours and rivers. More >>
Record entries for environmental awards
Wednesday, 1 September 2004, 12:53 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
An annual award, which celebrates the Bay of Plenty’s environmental heroes, has attracted a record number of entries this year. More >>
Unfavourable soil cause of stopbank failure
Tuesday, 31 August 2004, 12:15 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Unfavourable soil conditions are probably what caused the Rangitaiki River stopbank to fail during July’s floods, an independent report concludes. More >>
