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Consultation Closes On Regional Council’s Annual Plan 2026/27 And Long Term Plan Amendment
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 8:29 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Regional Council has received 277 submissions. Regional Council Chair Matemoana McDonald says the level and quality of engagement demonstrates the significance of the issues being considered and the importance people place on the region’s future. More >>
Adoption Of Draft Strategy For Tarawera Awa Signals New Way Forward
Friday, 10 April 2026, 11:39 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Chairman Leith Comer (Ngāti Rangitihi) says this is a pivotal step towards delivering key settlement commitments of the Ngāti Rangitihi Treaty Settlement. More >>
No Excuse For Paddleboarders With No Lifejacket
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 9:07 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters says there has been a 150% increase in the number of breaches the team have had to issue for people using a stand-up paddleboard and not having a PFD this summer. More >>
Commissioning Ceremony Marks Return Of Waihī Wetland
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 9:58 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Te Heriheri, the original and historical name of the wetland, was once a seasonal settlement for Ngāti Whakahemo, bringing people together to gather natural materials and kai from the surrounding environment. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Holds Consultation For Annual Plan 2026/27 And Long Term Plan Amendment
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 11:02 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Matemoana McDonald says this year’s consultation is one of the most significant in recent years, as the Regional Council seeks community direction during a time of uncertainty and reform. More >>
Alternative Walking Track At Pāpāmoa Hills On Track To Open In March
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:18 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The heavy rain caused significant damage throughout the park, blocking walking tracks and restricting vehicle access. More >>
Exclusion Zone In Place Around Mauao
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 6:49 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Due to the risk of landslip and the associated maritime safety risks around Mauao/Mount Maunganui, a 30 metre exclusion zone has been put in place by the Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster. The exclusion zone applies to all vessels and people (this includes ... More >>
Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park Closed Following Multiple Landslips
Friday, 23 January 2026, 1:08 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
More than a dozen slips have occurred across the park, blocking vehicle and pedestrian access and damaging walking tracks and park infrastructure. The slips remain active, and there is an ongoing risk to public safety. More >>
Regional Council Annual Report 2024/25: Record Bus Trips, Cleaner Rotorua Air And More Native Plants
Friday, 19 December 2025, 8:08 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The organisation delivered an operating surplus of $20.9 million.This achievement comes alongside continued delivery of essential services and investment in long-term regional resilience. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Responds To Government’s Reform Programme
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 4:33 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Matemoana McDonald says this is a pivotal moment for local government and local communities, with the reforms set to having far-reaching implications if they are passed into law. More >>
Responding To Proposed Changes To Local Government
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 5:39 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Government has confirmed a consultation period from 25 November 2025 to 20 February 2026, providing opportunities for councils, communities, iwi and stakeholders to have their say. More >>
Don’t Let Your Summer Project Turn Into A Soggy Mess
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 3:55 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
A Bylaw Authority is written permission from the Regional Council that includes conditions to ensure these flood protection and drainage assets are not accidentally damaged by works on your property. More >>
New Faces, New Experience, New Council
Monday, 20 October 2025, 3:23 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Chief Executive Fiona McTavish says while the announcement of final election results on Saturday confirmed who will be sitting around the council table, it also confirmed an impressive range of experience in the Councillors-elect. More >>
Regional Council Secures Second Round Of Central Government Co-investment Into Flood Protection
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 3:41 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Chief Executive Fiona McTavish says this funding will help deliver essential upgrades, while remaining future focused in the face of climate change. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Regional Council Purchases Land To Support Lake Rotorua Water Quality Goals
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 8:58 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The property, which includes 60 hectares of native bush, sits within the Waiteti Stream sub-catchment, an area of cultural significance and recreational value that has experienced declining water quality in recent years. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Urban Bus Fares Updating From January 2026
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 3:27 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair, Doug Leeder, said the decision balanced the cost-of-living pressures with the need to improve the financial performance of the bus network. More >>
Gentle Reminder For Whitebaiters To Help Look After Flood Protection Structures
Friday, 12 September 2025, 3:23 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Rivers and Drainage Operations Manager, Dan Batten, says the Council welcomes people making the most of the season, but asks that they take care not to interfere with flood protection structures when setting up or fishing. More >>
Bike Racks Return To Tauranga And Whakatāne Buses
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 9:36 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The operators of the Tauranga and Whakatāne fleets have now completed the required modifications, enabling the safe return of front-mounted bike racks across the Bay of Plenty’s urban network. This follows the return of bike racks to Rotorua buses ... More >>
Candidates Finalised For Upcoming Local Body Elections
Friday, 1 August 2025, 6:03 pm | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
We encourage everyone to now take the time to learn more about the candidates so that they can make an informed decision about who will represent them for the next three years. More >>
Local Voices Invited To Help Shape Eastern Bay’s Bus Network
Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 9:41 am | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council is inviting feedback on specific proposals and broader questions around what people value in local public transport. More >>
