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Farmers to call Fonterra before spilling milk
Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 3:46 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Wednesday 21 July 2003 Flood-affected dairy farmers with milk that cannot be picked up are asked to call Fonterra for advice on how to dispose of it. More >>
Flood Report: Escaping river water contained
Wednesday, 21 July 2004, 12:24 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Wednesday 21 July 2004, 10am Much of the water pushing out through a 100-metre wide breach in the Rangitaiki River’s stopbank is now returning to the river through several controlled cuts in the stopbank further downstream. More >>
Flood update from Environment Bay of Plenty
Tuesday, 20 July 2004, 11:41 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty engineers are today studying ways to close off a stopbank breach that continues to pour water over the already flooded Rangitaiki Plains. More >>
Eastern Bay of Plenty flood update
Monday, 19 July 2004, 7:22 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Much of the Rangitaiki Plains, and parts of Whakatane township, are still under water but the rain has stopped and the main danger appears to have passed from major flooding in the eastern Bay of Plenty. More >>
War on waste moves into higher gear
Friday, 16 July 2004, 9:51 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Friday 16 July 2004 The Bay of Plenty’s war on waste has moved into a higher gear with the adoption of a regional waste strategy by Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Farm environment awards set the national benchmark
Monday, 12 July 2004, 12:53 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A rural environmental award that will soon launch into its third year in the Bay of Plenty is fast becoming the benchmark for other farm awards, says regional judging coordinator Ian Pirani. More >>
Shortfall for region’s transport needs
Monday, 5 July 2004, 1:12 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Monday 5 July 2004 An extra $500 million will need to be found over the next decade to implement transport projects that are “absolutely critical” to the Bay of Plenty’s future. More >>
Government pledge to fund lake work is "good news"
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 10:50 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has welcomed a Government pledge to help fund costly but urgent remediation work to improve Lake Rotoiti's water quality. More >>
Biosecurity experts join forces to protect NZ
Monday, 28 June 2004, 1:43 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
New Zealand’s place in global efforts to “stem the tide of invasive species” will be highlighted at a national biosecurity conference with an international flavour in Rotorua next month. More >>
Ride the city with Cityride buses
Friday, 25 June 2004, 2:37 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Friday 25 June 2004 Rotorua’s new local bus service, which hits the road on July 1, now has a name and a bright new look. Called Cityride, it kicks off next Thursday with an improved 30-minute service and a special introductory ... More >>
Rabbits targeted to protect dune plants
Wednesday, 23 June 2004, 2:00 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Hungry rabbits will be targeted over the next few months in a major offensive to protect newly planted native dune plants along the Bay of Plenty coastline. More >>
Environmental fund opens
Monday, 21 June 2004, 12:30 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Working on an environmental project and need help with the next step? Have a brilliant plan but no money to get it off the ground? If so, you should consider applying to Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Enhancement Fund, which opens for applications ... More >>
Major 10-year plan given the go ahead
Friday, 18 June 2004, 2:58 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A major plan that sets Environment Bay of Plenty’s path for the next 10 years was formally signed off this week. More >>
Groundwater an long term problem for Rotorua lakes
Thursday, 17 June 2004, 10:41 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Lake Rotorua’s water quality is likely to get worse before it gets better because of large stores of nitrogen-rich underground water. More >>
Heavy rain increases earthworks risk
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 3:24 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Earthwork contractors are legally obliged to do “everything they can” to minimise damage to the environment. However, earthworks create an unavoidable risk even when they are managed properly, explains Environment Bay of Plenty’s manager consents ... More >>
One step closer to airport study
Wednesday, 9 June 2004, 11:22 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Wednesday 9 June 2004 An in-depth study into the viability of a regional airport for the Bay of Plenty moved a step closer yesterday. More >>
Tougher standards for septic tank systems
Friday, 4 June 2004, 2:04 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Friday 4 June 2004 Environment Bay of Plenty wants to set tougher standards for septic tank systems in the region, especially around the vulnerable Rotorua lakes. More >>
Whales & dolphins part of marine farm research
Thursday, 3 June 2004, 10:47 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Whale and dolphin sightings in Bay of Plenty waters have been mapped for the first time as part of a million dollar aquaculture project by Environment Bay of Plenty. More >>
Heritage criteria will reduce risk of further loss
Tuesday, 18 May 2004, 12:50 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty’s special places are less likely to be lost or damaged with the advent of new regional heritage criteria. More >>
Regional council’s company buys farms
Monday, 17 May 2004, 4:21 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty’s commercial arm is buying several farms near Te Puke to help stave off predicted shortages of industrial land in the western Bay of Plenty. More >>
