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Short-lived algal blooms on Lake Rotoiti
Tuesday, 9 December 2003, 10:07 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Lake Rotoiti has started to develop its first algal blooms of the summer but so far they are sporadic, localised and do not last long, says Environment Bay of Plenty. The latest tests show harmful blue-green algae are beginning to build up in the lake, ... More >>
Study assesses coastal hazard risk to beachfront
Monday, 8 December 2003, 11:31 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Beachfront residents at Waihi Beach and Pukehina are sometimes not aware of the risks they take when they build houses on erosion-prone sand dunes, says Environment Bay of Plenty councillor Lorraine Brill. More >>
Plan of attack mooted for lakes Rotorua & Rotoiti
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 12:17 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Sister lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti require “a joint plan of attack” to fix them up but their problems are different and may need to be worked on separately. More >>
Environmental fund gives nearly $1 million
Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 4:29 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
An underwater harbour cleanup, work to protect native orchids and an East Cape recycling centre are three of nearly $1 million worth of projects to receive money from Environment Bay of Plenty’s Environmental Enhancement Fund this year. More >>
Bach owners warned to check septic tanks
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 3:43 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty wants people with holiday homes to have their septic tanks checked before the holidays. More >>
Reg. Council to consider funding infrastructure
Monday, 24 November 2003, 3:05 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty is continuing to look strongly at its future role in the provision of regional infrastructure. More >>
Former Police commander will help protect region
Monday, 24 November 2003, 3:03 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
A former police district commander will be taking a key role in readying the region for major emergencies. More >>
Coastal gardeners keen to try native dune plants
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 9:07 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A handbook sure to delight the coastal gardener is quickly making its way down the Bay of Plenty coastline. More >>
New trailers aid quick clean up of pollution
Tuesday, 18 November 2003, 9:45 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty can now wipe up pollution spills more quickly in Tauranga and Rotorua. More >>
Coastal, lakeside land for regional parks
Friday, 14 November 2003, 3:19 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Land by the coast, lakes and rivers will be at the top of the list when Environment Bay of Plenty starts to research properties for regional parks in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Farm environment awards kicks off again
Monday, 10 November 2003, 1:28 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
An environmental farm award that was a major success last year has attracted fewer entries this time around – but that’s okay, says judge Ian Pirani. More >>
Young people wanted for environmental conference
Friday, 31 October 2003, 2:44 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Senior college students with a passion for the environment are invited to put their names in the hat for a five-day international conference in Christchurch next year. More >>
Million dollar bus service for Rotorua
Thursday, 30 October 2003, 1:34 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Rotorua’s bus service will be given a major revamp next year and now’s the time for residents to have their say on it. More >>
Funding to improve Rotorua lakes quality quickly
Tuesday, 28 October 2003, 2:39 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Tuesday 28 October 2003 Environment Bay of Plenty is earmarking an extra $100,000 this year to try and improve water quality in the Rotorua lakes more quickly. More >>
Actions drawn up to improve Lake Okareka
Friday, 24 October 2003, 10:45 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Friday 24 October 2003 A working group given the task of improving water quality in Rotorua’s Lake Okareka has come up with a package of actions that will now be relayed to the wider community for feedback. More >>
Preparing for a safe summer in the water
Friday, 24 October 2003, 9:27 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
Maritime manager Jon Moore says volunteer wardens will begin regular patrols around Tauranga harbour, the Rotorua lakes and the eastern Bay of Plenty on Labour Weekend. Backed by the region’s three harbourmasters, they will check for life-jackets, give ... More >>
Entries close soon for farm environment awards
Wednesday, 22 October 2003, 9:24 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty farmers and orchardists are slowly taking up the invitation to enter the region’s second Ballance Farm Environment Awards. More >>
Chemical trial bid to improve Lake Okaro water
Friday, 17 October 2003, 9:21 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
For immediate release: Friday 17 October 2003 Rotorua’s Lake Okaro will be dosed with chemicals next month in a bid to improve its ailing health. More >>
Wave rider to help marine farm investigation
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 12:08 am | Environment Bay of Plenty
A sophisticated high-tech device that rides the ocean waves will play a key role in assessing the future of marine farming in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Smoky fires can cause neighbourhood strife
Tuesday, 14 October 2003, 3:36 pm | Environment Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty farmers and orchardists can annoy the neighbours if they burn greenwaste without letting it dry out first – and they risk an instant fine of $300 too. More >>
