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May 2012
Bay of Plenty among top performing regions
New Plan to protect region's coast
RENA update from Maritime NZ
Rena oil spill response transition
Waste water treatment - have your say
Boat on rocks at Mauao
Aquatic pest found in Lake Okareka
April 2012
RENA update from Maritime NZ (236)
NZTA update on Waioeka Gorge landslip
Transport - Have your say on region's transport priorities
RENA Navigational safety warnings continue
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (237)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (238)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (239)
RENA update from Maritime NZ - Charges laid
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (240)
Transport - Bay of Plenty Bus passengers hit record high
Top speakers for Māori-led conference
Environmental grants round closes tomorrow
RENA update from Maritime NZ (241)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (242)
Councils work together on reform in Bay
New air quality rule
RENA update from Maritime NZ (243)
New stormwater management guidelines
March 2012
How good is your wood?
RENA update from Maritime NZ (227)
Severe weather predicted for Bay of Plenty
Entries rolling in for Bay of Plenty Mashup competition
Maori-led conference planned for the Bay
Rena report brings some clarity for iwi and community
Family day at the beach to thank volunteers
RENA update from Maritime NZ (228)
Waimapu Stream polluter fined $35,000
Rena volunteers thanked for remarkable effort
Earth Hour - Saturday 31 March
Recycle and be in to win!
RENA update from Maritime NZ (229)
Waioeka Gorge update from NZTA
Regional Council adopts draft plan for consultation
Minister thanks local emergency teams
RENA update from Maritime NZ (230)
Achieving Sustainability in the Bay of Plenty
Wind closes Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Papamoa Hills Regional Park reopened
RENA update from Maritime NZ (231)
Rena navigational safety warnings issued
Preparation and participation makes the Wolfes winners
RENA update from Maritime NZ (232)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (233)
Draft Plan opens for consultation
Early release of Policy decisions
RENA update from Maritime NZ (234)
Groups celebrate court consent
Recreational boaties snared
One million people doing an earthquake drill
RENA update from Maritime NZ (235)
February 2012
Lifejackets the focus on Rotorua lakes
Rena update from Maritime NZ (219)
Changes to Tauranga bus services
RENA update from Maritime NZ (220)
School bus removal puts pressure on Bayhopper city buses
RENA update from Maritime NZ (221)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (222)
Nukuhou Stream - Landowner efforts paying off
Warmer, wetter Bay in climate predictions
Hands-on city building launches SmartGrowth resource
Learning about backyard biodiversity
RENA update from Maritime NZ (223)
National Oiled Wildlife Response team update
New plan for growing public transport needs
RENA update from Maritime NZ (224)
Kopeopeo Canal community works together
Funding for action-focused strategy to develop Māori assets
Regional Council gets Bike Wise
Work to continue to improve dairy effluent compliance levels
RENA update from Maritime NZ (225)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (226)
Environmental grants round opens
Guilty Pleas from Rena Officers: MNZ update
Exclusion zone around Rena reduced
Mashup Competition returns for secondary school students
January 2012
Rivers rising, surface flooding mop up for Eastern BOP
Farmers to use emergency milk disposal option
Rena breaking up
Rena Navigation Warnings Issued
Rena Photos 8 January 2012
Rena Photos 8 January 2012 10am
Rena update from Maritime NZ #146
Rena Video 8 January 2012 10am
Rena Cautionary area established
Rena update from Maritime NZ (195)
Have your say on the BOP CDEM Group Plan
Boaties advised to stay off the water
Contact numbers for Rena issues
RENA update from Maritime NZ (196)
Rena Press Conference Video 9 January 2012
RENA community briefings this week
Rena stern section slips off reef
New boating exclusion zones in the Bay
Rena photos 10 January 2012 11am
RENA update from Maritime NZ #198
RENA Update from Maritime New Zealand (199)
Rena Press Conference Video 10 January 2012
RENA update from Maritime NZ (199)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (200)
Pukehina Beach pre-clean
RENA update from Maritime NZ (201)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (202)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (203)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (204)
Navigational warning for eastern Bay of Plenty
RENA update from Maritime NZ (205)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (206)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (207)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (208)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (209)
Boaties advised to be aware
RENA update from Maritime NZ (210)
Rotorua lakes hit record levels
Rena update from Maritime NZ (211)
Rena update from Maritime NZ (212)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (213)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (214)
Rena update from Maritime NZ (215)
Rotorua authorities call for a safe end to summer
Rena update from Maritime NZ #216
Rena update from Maritime NZ (217)
Regional Council welcomes launch of Environmental Recovery plan for Rena
Sustainable Business Network - Events and Announcements
RENA update from Maritime NZ (218)
Hop on your bike! February is Bike Wise month
December 2011
Katikati kids get silver for being green
Safety of shellfish collection in the Bay
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (189)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (190)
New economic strategy launch for the Bay
RENA update from Maritime NZ (191)
Freight logistics strategy released
Rotorua community supports weed control
Aeration project planned for Rotoehu
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (192)
Workshop discusses new strategy for Rotorua lakes
Buses move to Ocean Beach Road
Salvage company clarifies media reports
RENA update from Maritime NZ (193)
Matahina Dam Decision
Otumoetai students Help Us Care for Our Air
Maritime NZ update on dotterel programme
Penguin release
System failings lead to dairy effluent prosecution
Toi Te Ora: Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
RENA update from Maritime NZ (183)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (184)
Updated Strategy to grow Bay economy
Strategy develops partnerships on energy
Treatment for Lake Ōkaro's algal bloom
Region’s food banks benefit from donations
Review for region's Coastal Plan
RENA update from Maritime NZ (185)
Holiday Hours
Campers urged to beware rising waters
Boaties reminded about exclusion zone
November 2011
Rena 2 November Media Conference
Monitoring of the environmental effects of Rena
RENA update from Maritime NZ (138)
Which beaches are open?
RENA 3 November Media Conference (139)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (140)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (141)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (142)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (143)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (144)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (145)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (146)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (147)
RENA Update from Martime NZ (148)
Slow down for safety in Whakatane Harbour
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (149)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (150)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (151)
Inaugural GIS Hui for Bay of Plenty iwi
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (152)
Dairy compliance falling on deaf ears
RENA update from Maritime NZ (153)
Upcoming SBN events to help you succeed
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (154)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (155)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (156)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (157)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (158)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (159)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (160)
Youth have voice in Rotorua lakes strategy
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (161)
Regional Land Transport Strategy adopted
RENA update from Maritime NZ (162)
Beach access update from Maritime NZ
RENA update from Maritime NZ (163)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (164)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (165)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (166)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (167)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (168)
RENA Boating exclusion zone reduced (169)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (170)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (171)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (172)
More buses on Te Puke – Tauranga bus route
New contract for East Coast Bus Service
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (173)
Otonga students host sustainability hui
RENA update from Maritime NZ (174)
Report on potential lake actions released
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (175)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (176)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (177)
Bay of Plenty moving in the right direction
RENA Penguins released - Video footage
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (178)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (179)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (180)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (181)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (182)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (183)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (184)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (185)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (186)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (187)
Stay safe on the water this summer
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (188)
October 2011
Regional council performace and achievements set out in annual report
Heavy rain expected in the next 24 hours
Farming profitability through climate change
Cargo ship grounded near Tauranga 01
RENA Cargo ship videos 02
Draft Plan for the Region's public transport now available
Cargo ship photographs 03
RENA response managed by Maritime NZ 04
RENA oil leakage confimed 05
RENA On-water assessments underway 06
RENA photographs - 6 Oct 6.30am 07
RENA exclusion zone still in force 08
RENA Wildlife Response 09
RENA Notices Issued 10
RENA Response Escalates 11
Councils sign collaborative agreement
RENA - Further support has arrived 12
RENA Press Conference Videos 14
RENA On-water operations to collect oil 13
RENA Wildlife affected by oil 15
RENA 3D Map of Astrolabe Reef 16
RENA Response Expands
RENA More resources mobilised 18
RENA More oil experts arrive 19
RENA Observation flight details 20
RENA Latest photos from the oil spill 21
RENA Salvage response 22
RENA Oil recovery teams on the water 23
RENA Two vessels out on the water 24
Public Health Advisory: Vigilance required if collecting seafood in Bay of Plenty
RENA Full operations update 25
RENA Latest update from Maritime NZ 26
RENA Oil on beaches - public advice 27
Boating exclusion zone extended
RENA Regional Council supports the Rena response 29
How you can help
RENA Monday Press Conference Video 31
RENA Response Update - 11 Oct
RENA Response update - Tuesday morning
Photographs and diagrams of Rena grounding
RENA Response update 35
Public briefing tonight - Tuesday 11 Oct
Please stay off beaches
Public Health Advice
Heavy rain expected in eastern Bay
RENA Press Conference Video Clips 36
RENA Response update 37
RENA response update 38
RENA Containers come adrift
RENA Master of grounded vessel charged 40
RENA photos 12 October 41
Council continues to monitor weather situation
RENA Media update video footage 42
RENA Avoid oil smell near beaches 43
Rena exclusion zone extended
RENA Community Meeting Schedule 67
Full list of Rena news items
RENA Maritime NZ Update (46)
RENA Press Conference Videos (47)
RENA Second Officer Charged (48)
Rena update from Maritime New Zealand (49)
Beach clean-up volunteer registration
Tarawera residents invited to discuss lake issues
Resource management hearings held on marae
RENA Volunteers urged to register (50) (1)
Public notice - Beach access restricted
Public meeting for Waihi Beach
RENA update from Maritime NZ (51)
Care Groups to benefit
NZ Defence force continue to assist
RENA Statement by Owner (52)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (54)
RENA Friday morning update (55)
RENA Press Conference Videos (53)
RENA Volunteers ramping up response (56)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (58)
RENA Tauranga boat ramps closed (59)
RENA Press Conference Videos (60)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (61)
RENA Martime NZ Update 62
Eastern Bay mayors urge community to work together
RENA Maritime NZ Update (63)
RENA all Tauranga recreational boat ramps closed (64)
Eastern Bay of Plenty training sessions
RENA Maritime NZ update (64)
RENA Maritime NZ update (65)
RENA Maritime NZ update (66)
RENA Press conference videos (68)
RENA Maritime NZ update (69)
RENA Maritime New Zealand update (70)
RENA Maritime NZ update (71)
RENA Tauranga boat ramps open (72)
RENA Reports that Rena is breaking up are incorrect (73)
RENA Press Conference Video (74)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (75)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (76)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (77)
RENA Photos at the Incident Control Centre (78)
RENA Press Conference Videos (79)
RENA Maritime NZ update (80)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (81)
Land Use Futures Board to be disbanded
RENA Maritime NZ Update (82)
RENA How you can help
RENA Maritime NZ Update (83)
How you can help with the Rena response
RENA Maritime NZ update (84)
RENA Volunteer Information Video
RENA Maritime NZ Update (85)
Regional Council outlines land use policy
RENA 20 October Media Conference (86)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (87)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (88)
RENA Latest info from Public Health (89)
RENA Maritime NZ update (90)
RENA Boating exclusion zone reduced (91)
RENA 21 October Media Conference
RENA Maritime NZ update (93)
RENA Maritime NZ update (94)
RENA Stay out of the water (95)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (96)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (97)
RENA 22 October Media Conference (98)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (99)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (100)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (101)
RENA 23 October Media Conference (102)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (102)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (104)
RENA Oiled seals information (105)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (106)
RENA 24 October Media Conference (107)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (108)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (109)
Māori capability conference postponed
RENA Maritime NZ Update (110)
RENA Total of 645 tonnes of oil removed (111)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (112)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (113)
RENA 26 October Media Conference (114)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (115)
Farmers to use emergency milk disposal option
RENA Maritime NZ update (116)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (117)
RENA 27 October Media Conference (118)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (119)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (120)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (121)
Schelde Trader loses power leaving Port
RENA update from Maritime NZ (122)
DOC wildlife recovery teams performing under pressure
RENA update from Maritime NZ (123)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (124)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (125)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (126)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (127)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (128)
Shellfish, swimming and fishing advice for BOP
RENA update from Maritime NZ (129)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (130)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (131)
RENA Press Conference Video (132)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (133)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (134)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (135)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (136)
Fireworks cancelled to protect recovering penguins
Support for Tauranga businesses affected by Rena
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (137)
September 2011
KeyStrepo Kiwifruit Spraying
Maori-led conference for the Bay
The secret to perfect whitebait fritters
Forestry set to boost Bay of Plenty economy
Health warning lifted for Lake Rotorua, Lake Rotoiti and Kaituna River
Former Councillor remembered
Te Tumu Kaituna community planting day
Repeat polluter prosecuted
New rule means buyers and sellers must check fires
Take the bus on World Car Free Day
Community leaders meet on economic future
Youth view important for Rotorua lakes strategy
Free bus rides across the Bay of Plenty
Shallow waters at Thornton entrance
Praise for Bay volunteers at the Cup
August 2011
Update for Bay of Connections strategy
Managing forest debris in storms
Spraying season underway on kiwifruit orchards
Puarenga Stream investigation will continue
Toxic shellfish warning lifted
Navigation markers not for mooring
More residents plan for survival but are not prepared
Council to make changes to Valley road bus route
Farmers protect Lake Rerewhakaaitu
July 2011
Locals praised for Lake Okareka progress
New waste directory for Bay of Plenty
National Warning: Tsunami threat to New Zealand confirmed
Tsunami threat to NZ cancelled
Regional Council appoints new Chief Executive
Maori assets vital to regional economy
Iwi candidates train for resource management
Regional Council to fly Maori flag more often
Tiny skinks abound in sprayed dunes
Record passenger numbers take the buses
Water Information Sessions Postponed
Environmental projects secure Regional Council funding
Four Bay dairy farms fined for polluting
Minister launches giant wetland project
Pest management strategy approved for region
June 2011
Submit on the Regional Transport Strategy
Navigation marker missing near Opotiki
Kaituna River Health Warning
Home of Cycling funding referred to TYP
Regional Council considers Annual Plan projects
Storm damage costly for river schemes
Landowners discuss land and water priorities
Regional Council plays key role in broadband
La Nina brings record rainfall
Puarenga Stream water quality investigation
Health Advice for Puarenga Stream
Sludge on beach a natural occurence
Committee acknowledges Coast Care success
Future decision makers choose between regional priorities
Assistance for landowners available
Te Tumu Cut groyne recreation works complete
Council drives to reduce costs
Public Hearing on Matahina Hydro Electric Power Scheme
Hazardous conditions for Bowentown entrance
Volunteers care for region
Regional Council keeps rates rise low
Action Plan approved for Lake Tikitapu
Cultural practices included in lake closures
May 2011
Rotorua community supports Hot Swap
Council watching weather situation closely
River scheme funding options discussed
Proposed regional policy attracts submissions
Good progress with Bay of Connections
Toxi Shellfish Warning Reinstated
Council responds to tanker spill
New beetle to beat pest plant
Council preparing for heavy rainfall
Better firewood results in Rotorua
Monitoring buoy provides high tech lake info
Acting Chief Executive for Regional Council
Health Warning for Lake Rotorua and Rotoiti (1)
Harbour community shares vision for catchment
Twin City bus service proves a success
Shallow waters in harbour entrances
Council watching weather situation
Rainfall eases but some rivers yet to peak (1)
April 2011
Dairy compliance still an ongoing challenge
Alligator weed found in eastern Bay
Bright ideas benefit Bay of Plenty
Save on petrol with Carshare BOP
Kindy gets award
Harbour to be surveyed this Easter
Take time now to get prepared
Contamination results in fines
Meeting addresses Wairoa River navigation concerns
Water - let's talk about it
March 2011
Regional Council donates to quake fund
Environmental Enhancement Fund Opens
Sustainable Business Network - Events
Quake evacuees welcomed to Bay of Plenty
Quake evacuees register in Bay of Plenty
Algal levels reduced at Rotoiti
Solution to timetable issues soon
Weed cordon installed at Lake Okataina
Regional council approves draft annual plan
Okere and Ohau structures consent decision made
New environmental fund launched in Bay of Plenty
Disappointment with spraying complaints
Tsunami potential threat advisory 1
Tsunami Potential Threat Advisory 2
Tsunami threat to New Zealand Marine threat confirmed 3
Tsunami threat to New Zealand Marine threat confirmed 4
Tsunami Threat to New Zealand - Marine threat confirmed #5
Tsunami threat to New Zealand: Marine threat confirmed #6
Tsunami threat to New Zealand - Marine threat confirmed #7
Tsunami threat to New Zealand - Marine threat confirmed #8
Tsunami threat to New Zealand - Marine threat confirmed #9
Tsunami threat to New Zealand #10
Tsunami threat to New Zealand: Marine threat confirmed #11
National Warning: Tsunami threat to New Zealand
Marine and minor land threat confirmed
Tsunami national warning
Tsunami threat to New Zealand
Cancellation of national tsunami warning
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Environment Canterbury appoints experienced chief executive
Coast Care Tenders
Heavy rain expected
Toxic Shellfish Warning Lifted
Managing Spraydrift
Flood repair cost estimate more than $10 million
Work on groyne to begin on Monday
Draft Annual Plan
Kindy kids achieve gold Enviroschools award
February 2011
Former Chairman remembered
Changes to air quality deadlines good news for Rotorua
Survey shows harbour recreation opportunities revered
Race Relations Commissioner on Maori seats in local government
Free workshop
Bikewise Month
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Good progress made on lake water quality
Tauranga Bay Hopper timetables change this Sunday
Students with passion for environment sought
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Network focus on sustainability action
Alligator weed found in Tauranga wetland
Decision on future use of Te Tumu Cut groyne
Regional Council monitoring new bus timetables
Get firewood now to help clean up Rotorua's air
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Bay of Plenty response teams enroute to Canterbury and another staff member deployed
Bay of Plenty teams arrive in Canterbury
Algae treatment for Lake Rotoiti
Mashup competition a first for Bay
January 2011
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Regional Council responding to flooding issues
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Rivers rising rapidly - Update 1 - 6am
Final days for say on proposed RPS
New way of managing mangrove mulch
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Fix a lake and grow a city
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Widespread rainfall continues across region
Heavy rain continues
Rain widespread across region
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Rountine council inspections resume
New era in coastal science kicks off
Mangrove mulching to resume
Maketu's Te Tumu Cut groyne
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