Thriving together

Mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for making sure the local environment is managed sustainably, so people and the environment can thrive.

Flood Room status: Active Watch

As a precaution for the forecasted weather to come, our team in the Regional Council Flood Room are actively monitoring the situation. We are providing real-time information and data to supporting agencies (such as local councils and Waka Kotahi) to assist with their planning and responding to our communities.

For more information, visit the Flood Room.
To access rainfall and river level data, as well as helpful resources and links, visit the Flood Hub.

Rates Everything you need to know about your Regional Council rates.

Resource consents Resource consents help sustainably manage and protect our natural environment and resources. This...

Maps and data Our map and data information lets you better understand our region’s environment.

Pest plants A comprehensive guide to pest plants in the Bay of Plenty. Learn about their characteristics, imp...

Online payments Pay your rates by credit card, debit card or by using POLi.

Public transport Our regional transport system is vital to everyday life, from travelling to work, play and servic...

Bowentown wave buoy The wave buoy is located 7km off Bowentown Heads in approximately 30m depth of water.

Meetings and agendas Bay of Plenty Regional Council meets as a full council every six weeks, and also has core committ...

What's happening in the region

Changes to the Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) came into effect Tuesday June 1...

People thinking about standing in the upcoming local body elections are invited to attend Toi Moa...

Nearly 40 sustainability projects are set to launch in Bay of Plenty schools, early childhood pro...

The life-changing difference a supportive workplace makes, and what happened when an environmenta...

Notice of 2025 Triennial Local Authority Elections and Poll

Elections and poll will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Extraordinary meeting of the Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Group 25 June

An extraordinary meeting of the Tarawera Awa Restoration Strategy Group was held at 3.00pm on Wed...

Notice of Change of Venue - Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group meeting 30 June

The Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group meeting scheduled to be held in Venue to be confirmed o...

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Living in the Bay

Living in the Bay Boating in the Bay

The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its beautiful harbours, lakes and rivers. It is important we share these spaces safely.

Being safe on the water Know the boating rules Live cameras and wave buoys Moorings Aquatic events and navigation safety licences Motiti Protection Area rules Register your Motiti Protection Area visit

Getting around

Bay of Plenty Regional Council manages the regional Baybus bus network.

Living in the Bay Volunteer

Volunteers help Regional Council to extend work programmes, build community resilience and provide invaluable localised knowledge with their diverse skill-sets and experience.

Environment

Geothermal

Bay of Plenty Regional Council works to ensure the integrated sustainable management of the regions geothermal systems.

Environment

Fresh water

Fresh water is a precious resource that we help to manage and protect. It is essential to life, work and play; it sustains the things we value.

Environment

Coast and ocean

Nearly all of the coastal marine area in our region is common marine and coastal area meaning it is not owned by any individual or organisation.

Environment

Land

Bay of Plenty Regional Council works with landowners to manage and protect the region's soils, water and wildlife.

Your council

Who we are

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's work guides and supports the sustainable development of the Bay of Plenty.

Elections

The next Bay of Plenty Regional Council local election will be held on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Meetings and agendas

Bay of Plenty Regional Council meets as a full council every six weeks, and also has core committees and joint committees to help it make decisions.

Do it online

Consent forms

Submit an application

Update your contact details

Meetings calendar