Sludge on beach a natural occurrence

24 July 2014 10:00 a.m.

An unusual brown sludge is nothing for eastern Bay of Plenty residents to worry about, according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

Further funding secured for Tauranga CBD campus

24 July 2014 4:55 p.m.

The prospect of a new, purpose-built shared tertiary campus has now moved closer with the announcement of up to $15 million funding from the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust to expand Tertiary Education in Tauranga.

Keeping stock off stopbanks prevents damage

24 July 2014 10:00 a.m.

As the winter weather and heavy rain sets in, Bay of Plenty Regional Council again reminds rural communities to keep grazing stock off stopbanks to ensure the stopbanks are best able to perform their function.

New app reveals what lies beneath

23 July 2014 10:00 a.m.

Want to know what’s under your feet? Your smartphone can now tell you. Bay of Plenty Regional Council and GNS Science have collaborated to develop an interactive portal which provides instant access to information on Bay of Plenty groundwater systems and geology. 

Local schools help care for Tauranga Harbour

30 July 2014 10:00 a.m.