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- May 2013
- Regional Council to extend Kopeopeo Canal submission time
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- April 2013
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- March 2013
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- February 2013
- Lake Okaro health warning lifted
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- Sustainable transport, economic development on the rise; road safety still an issue
- Pest caught in Lake Rotoma weed cordon
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- Regional leaders: Bay will be ready for change
- New pest plant collection will help identify plants around the region
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- January 2013
- Don wants a safe summer in Eastern Bay
- Harbour Master urges caution when crossing Eastern Bay bars this summer
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- Barry always has one eye on the water
- Sustainability a key feature for Bay of Plenty youngsters
- Bay of Plenty shellfish still affected by toxin
- Time nearly up to submit on proposed plan changes
- White Island update 26 January 2013
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- December 2012
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- November bus passenger numbers hit record high
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- Former deputy PM appointed to Bay of Connections
- Jet ski safety focus for Rotorua Lakes this summer
- November 2012
- October 2012
- Have your say on Lake Okataina Action Plan
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- Stakeholders to help develop Lake Rotorua rules
- Jet Ski safety campaign launched
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- September 2012
- August 2012
- Shellfish toxin warning lifted
- Group monitoring change in volcanic activity
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- CDEM Volcanic Update 7 August 2pm
- Meetings to discuss draft changes to OSET Plan
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- Shellfish toxin warning reinstated
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- Interest sought in new Infrastructure Fund
- Shellfish toxin warning extended
- Bus fares to rise on 3 September
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- July 2012
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- Rena update from Maritime NZ - 1 June 2012
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- Failure to check irrigator leads to $72,000 fine
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- May 2012
- Bay of Plenty among top performing regions
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- Council and iwi to share governance of Rangitaiki River
- May 2013
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