Lakes, rivers, wetlands and groundwater in our region are highly treasured for their many ecological, cultural, recreational, economic and other values and uses.  Some of our uses can and do cause harm to ecological and other values.  We all have a role to play in doing better, and central and regional government have duties to manage freshwater and human activities affecting freshwater and freshwater bodies.

Find out about the work we’re doing in the Mount Maunganui industrial area to better manage air quality in the area.

Due to dry weather, here's our plan to keep our local waterways, wildlife, and people’s lives and livelihoods healthy, now and in the future.

In an effort to protect the reefs around Motiti Island, the Motiti Rohe Moana Trust has made an appeal to the Environment Court for better protections.

The Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaws are regulations that safeguard flood protection and land drainage assets from damage or misuse.