Environment Bay of Plenty - Latest News [Page 40]
Tell neighbours before spraying
Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 10:50 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty orchardists must always be sure to tell their neighbours before they spray, warns Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Projects line up for environment funding
Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 3:05 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A variety of projects, from land-care to environmental education, are in line for funding from Environment Bay of Plenty’s $500,000 Environmental Enhancement Fund this year. More >>
Warn neighbours before spraying
Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 12:39 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty orchardists must always be sure to tell their neighbours before they spray, warns Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Large number vie for regional council seats
Friday, 20 August 2004, 3:40 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A large number of candidates will vie for regional council seats in the Bay of Plenty’s local authority election in October. More >>
Coastal rabbit offensive may start this weekend
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 10:18 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Wednesday 18 August 2004 A major offensive against coastal rabbits will hopefully kick off this weekend after being delayed by poor weather. More >>
Final call for environmental awards
Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 4:13 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A final call has gone out for nominations for an award that celebrates the region’s environmental heroes. More >>
$10+ million bill for flood response
Friday, 13 August 2004, 4:56 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Friday 13 August 2004: Environment Bay of Plenty will have a $10+ million bill for its flood response and recovery work – and it is asking the Government to help pay for it. More >>
Tough decisions needed for flood repair work
Tuesday, 10 August 2004, 12:29 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Tuesday 10 August 2004 Environment Bay of Plenty and river scheme ratepayers are having to make a series of “extremely tough calls” when sorting priorities for flood repair work. More >>
Time running out to apply for environmental fund
Thursday, 5 August 2004, 2:38 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Thursday 5 August 2004 Wanting funding for an environmental project? Then don’t delay. Applications for Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Enhancement Fund close on Friday 20 August, and that’s only two weeks away. More >>
BOP independent investigation into stopbank breach
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 12:01 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has commissioned an independent investigation to find out why the Rangitaiki River stopbank breached during the flooding in the eastern Bay of Plenty. More >>
Last pockets of water being pumped from Rangitaiki
Tuesday, 3 August 2004, 1:53 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty, Federated Farmers, landowners and dozens of volunteers have kept the water pumps running constantly for two weeks now, manning most of them day and night. Environment Bay of Plenty’s chief executive Jeff Jones says the work ... More >>
Buses boom in Tauranga slower ride further east
Friday, 30 July 2004, 11:46 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Buses are booming in Tauranga but it’s a slower ride to success further east. More >>
Environmental heroes rewarded with awards
Friday, 30 July 2004, 10:41 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Some of the Bay of Plenty’s environmental heroes will soon be rewarded for their commitment, passion and hard work. More >>
Environmental heroes rewarded with awards
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 1:57 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Some of the Bay of Plenty’s environmental heroes will soon be rewarded for their commitment, passion and hard work. More >>
All is well after night of rain
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 10:48 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty staff kept an all-night alert but sodden stopbanks “did the job” in spite of rainfall last night. More >>
Preparations continue for a night of rain
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 2:09 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Wednesday 28 July 2004, noon Environment Bay of Plenty continues today to prepare for a night of heavy rain, though the MetService now expects the weather to clear early tomorrow. More >>
Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Park opens
Wednesday, 28 July 2004, 1:19 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
The Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park will be officially opened on Saturday, 31 July 2004. More >>
Stopbanks being strengthened
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 3:25 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Tuesday 27 July 2004, 3pm With more rain on its way, Environment Bay of Plenty is working to further strengthen flood-damaged stopbanks before levels start to rise again on the Rangitaiki River. More >>
Extra Pumps Help Remove Floodwater
Tuesday, 27 July 2004, 9:40 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has made new controlled cuts through stopbanks and is using dozens of pumps and to get rid of floodwater from the Rangitaiki Plains as quickly as possible. More >>
Work starts on filling stopbank breach
Thursday, 22 July 2004, 1:11 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty will put “an all out effort” into filling a breach in the Rangitaiki River stopbank now that heavy vehicles can access the site. Early this morning, after a night of activity, workers finished building a 700 metre long road ... More >>
