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        • Media releases 2023
          • January 2023
            • Harbourmaster patrol stats make for grim reading
            • Regional Council ramps up for next big weather event
          • March 2023
            • Prosecution shows importance of correct effluent management practices
            • Speed key concern in navigation safety bylaws feedback
            • Restoration of Tarawera awa focus for new Treaty co-governance group
            • Project to support Ohiwa Harbour’s waterways reveals at-risk indigenous fish species
        • Media releases 2022
          • January 2022
            • Check before you travel
            • Funding open for school sustainability and resilience projects
            • Lack of lifejackets biggest concern for Harbourmaster
            • Tongan shockwave detected in Bay of Plenty
            • Environmental fund makes Onepu wetland accessible
            • Dry summer sees reactivation of Rotorua Focus Zone
          • February 2022
            • Awards keep flowing in for Kaituna River re-diversion project
            • Bus timetables about to change following COVID-19 concerns
            • Boaties encouraged to respect new Motiti Protection Area rules
            • Pig farm prosecution shows importance of correct farming practices
          • March 2022
            • Coast Care stalwarts set to retire
            • Half price bus fares on the way for all Bay of Plenty Regional Council services
            • Further fines for CRS Tauranga Limited
            • eDNA testing of rivers may reveal secretive fish
            • People urged to stay off dunes
            • Reduced timetables for all Rotorua Cityride bus services from tomorrow
            • Fish to have easier passage across Ōhiwa
            • Final lake weed removal scheduled for Thursday and Friday
            • Supporting change within our communities
            • Rotorua bus network to move to COVID-19 timetable
          • April 2022
            • Out of bounds: Safeguarding the Whakatane stopbank
            • Whakatane Futureproof investigations continue
            • Rotorua Cityride bus services to resume normal timetables from this Monday
          • May 2022
            • Regional Council Environmental Fund opens
            • eDNA confirms threatened fish species in the Ohiwa area
            • Tauranga's central bus interchange on the move in June
          • June 2022
            • Airshed Extension in Rotorua to help protect improved air quality
            • Wet weather prompts stopbank grazing reminder
            • New infrared camera technology to help detect illegal wood burners
            • Value of dune planting and restoration easy to see at Mount Maunganui beach
          • July 2022
            • Community-led Adaptation Funding supports three more projects
            • Lake Rotorua highest level in five years
            • Waihi Estuary health under the microscope
          • August 2022
            • Boat salvages keep Harbourmaster team busy
            • One year of the Motiti Protection Area
          • September 2022
            • Kaituna field days provide outdoor education for local students
          • October 2022
            • Bus driver shortages tackled head on
            • Busy summer for Harbourmaster team
            • Edgecumbe flood defences to be replaced
          • November 2022
            • Science Speaker Series to shed light on the plight of the Te Arawa lakes
          • December 2022
            • Successful safer boating pilot programme for iwi and hapū
        • Media releases 2021
          • January 2021
            • Whakatane River swimming near the boat ramp and wharf
            • Droughts and floods – the Bay of Plenty’s new extremes
            • New rules for boat ramp users a New Zealand first
            • Dry weather takes its toll on stream flows in Rotorua region
          • February 2021
            • Air and wastewater discharges lead to $130,000 in fines for Ziwi Limited
            • “If in doubt, check us out”
            • Inanga abounds in purpose-built habitat on Whakatane riverbanks
            • Resource consent declined for new jet fuel storage facility in Mount Maunganui
          • March 2021
            • Shining a light on corporate greenhouse gas emissions
            • Biannual oil spill training exercise
            • Container Storage Company fined for environmental offending
            • Decarbonisation of bus fleet to be investigated
            • Free bus fares for the mobility impaired
            • Awatarariki plan changes become operative
            • Motiti Protection Area rules signed off by the Minister of Conservation
          • April 2021
            • Last chance for funding from Clean Air Rotorua
            • Funding available for Bay environmentalists
            • Contamination investigation underway in Mount Maunganui Industrial Area
            • Appeals resolved through the Environment Court
          • May 2021
            • Don’t be the weakest link this winter – Help protect our region’s stopbanks
            • $200k available for BOP environmental groups
            • Bus patronage grows bucking COVID trend
            • Maintenance works to start at Pakihikura Opotiki Wharf
            • Initial PFAS investigation wrapped up
            • New Motiti Protection Area effective from 11 August
            • Preliminary sampling completed for contamination investigation in Mount Maunganui
          • June 2021
            • Consultation now open for the Bus Network Refresh
            • Regional Council funding helping volunteers help the environment
            • Volunteers crucial to Bay of Plenty work
            • New Accessibility Concession on its way from next week
            • Regional Council to invest $1.86bn over next 10 years
            • Rain not enough for some streams
          • July 2021
            • Statement regarding passing of Philip Sherry
            • Risk of water restrictions eased
            • Government delay concerns Regional Transport Committee
            • Significant funding for Bay of Plenty climate change projects
          • August 2021
            • Bay beaches do recover from erosion
            • Regional Council working hard to deliver essential services
            • Get travelling with Transit
            • Motiti Protection Area now in place
            • Council keen to get youth to say 'YIP'
            • Regional community to benefit from 3D mapping data
            • Council takes action on climate change
          • September 2021
            • Transport key to reducing regional carbon emissions
            • Bay of Plenty regional transport vision shared with Minister of Transport
            • Community relationships key to Regional Council’s biosecurity success
            • Dust on the decline in Mount industrial area
            • Regional Transport Committee encouraged by $1.4bn boost in Government funding
          • October 2021
            • Regional Council keeps staff ready for flooding
            • Refreshed bus network launching in Tauranga on 15 November
            • Get your Papamoa Hills fix
            • Sleeper pests woken up by climate change
          • November 2021
            • Eastern Bay of Plenty gem ready to explore
            • Regional council keeps eye on rivers
            • Brighter future for Whakatane whitebait
            • Bay leader named finalist in Women of Influence Awards
          • December 2021
            • New Bay of Plenty roadmap for pest management now fully operative
            • Kaituna River velocity mapped over 16 hours
            • Community led climate change projects get a boost
            • Final stages for Lake Ōkāreka upgrade to manage lake levels
            • Toihuarewa – Waimaori Chair in Lake and Fresh Water Science confirmed
            • Native tree numbers on the rise in Bay of Plenty
        • Media releases 2020
          • January 2020
            • Wood burner rules to help Rotorua breathe easier
            • Sentencing decision for Baygold Holdings Limited
          • February 2020
            • Harbour funding welcomed by Regional Council
            • Low lake levels around Rotorua Wednesday
            • Kaituna River re-diversion opening celebrated
            • Nasty nipper numbers on the rise
          • March 2020
            • Majority of oily waste recovered
            • Regional Council responding to oil spill
            • Zero general rates rise and flexibility focus for Regional Council
            • Support kicks in for Bay of Plenty farmers in drought
            • Regional Council prepares for big dry
          • April 2020
            • Environment Court approves Motiti Protection Areas
            • Flood protection works to start at Pakihikura Opotiki Wharf
            • Doing recovery well a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for Bay of Plenty region
            • Bay of Plenty Regional Council leadership opts to support regional impacts of COVID-19 via personal salary donations
            • Bay of Plenty leaders join for swift and strong recovery
            • Western Bay streams at near record low levels
            • Technology ensuring work and democracy continues
            • Regional council works with local councils for strong economic recovery
          • May 2020
            • Regional Council welcomes national water reforms
            • Hunters told "Wash your Weedy Waders"
            • Tauranga Northern Link construction welcomed by Regional Council
            • New report paints economic picture to inform strong recovery
            • Normal bus timetables resume under Alert Level Two
            • National award for Kaituna River re-diversion project
            • $755 million Transport Economic Stimulus Package proposed for Bay of Plenty
            • Collaboration recognised in SOLGM Local Government Awards success
          • June 2020
            • Local business partnership enables spill scenario training
            • Change of season reminder to review stopbank grazing
            • River level relief for Bay of Plenty
            • Kia Kaha Whakatane projects stimulate employment and training
            • New bus timetables reflect community feedback
            • Regional Council funding boosts community groups
          • July 2020
            • Council welcomes climate resilience and flood protection funding
            • Kia Kaha Whakatane projects keeping local people and companies working
            • Collaborative efforts support the restoration of Te Utuhina
            • Bay Conservation Cadets
            • Authentic partnerships with Regional Council a top priority for iwi and hapu
            • Geotech activity on Town Centre Flood Defence system this week
            • Jobs for nature making a big impact
          • August 2020
            • Kia Kaha Whakatane – New job, new skills and new experiences
            • COVID-19’s economic impact - Bay faring better than most
            • Free school buses for Tauranga students to continue
            • Call goes out for Catchment and River Scheme nominations
            • Regional Council undertakes work to address Whareroa Marae health concerns
            • Bay of Plenty benefits from One Billion Trees funding
            • New catfish control option to be investigated
          • September 2020
            • Ngongotaha locals invited to public information session
            • Improving fresh water quality one native plant at a time
            • Better future for inanga on the Whakatane River
            • Week of activities to kick off long term learning at Toi Moana
            • Council unlocks COVID-fund potential
            • Large penalty for burning of demolition waste in Rotorua
            • Maketu Estuary showing early signs of improvement
            • Regenerating the land for our children's future
            • We’re in for a hot one, let’s do our part
          • October 2020
            • Council and kiwifruit industry collaborate to control pest plant
            • Kaituna wetlands getting a helping hand
            • Managing our way through drought conditions in the Bay of Plenty
            • Warmer temps likely contributor for algal bloom in Lake Rotorua
            • Getting our heads together on Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Assessment
            • Flood protection projects kick off construction season
            • Fund helps locals weed out pests
            • Kia Kaha Whakatane – Contributing to flood defence resilience and road safety
            • Kaituna River Re-diversion project receives second award for excellence
            • Ziwi Limited sentencing hearing occurring on Monday 5 October
          • November 2020
            • Tree removal will benefit more than just the waterways
            • Consent to enable erosion repair works around the Bay of Plenty
            • Flood repairs beside Whakatane River Reserve
            • Rain offers some relief but more needed to keep drought at bay
            • Volunteers lend a hand to protect our beaches
            • Algal bloom the first in 10 years for Lake Rotorua
          • December 2020
            • $58,000 handed down in fines for dairy effluent discharges in the Bay of Plenty
            • Bylaws adopted to protect people, properties and livelihoods
            • Bay of Plenty streams dropping despite November rain
            • Papamoa Hills multi-million dollar upgrade approved
            • Jobs for Nature funding accelerates freshwater improvement in Bay of Plenty
            • Surge in Bay of Plenty electric vehicle registration
            • Strong praise for Regional Council following independent review
            • Protecting our natives, one Thornton kanuka at a time
            • Volunteers crucial part of Bay environmental work
        • Media releases 2019
          • January 2019
            • Speedy progress on Kaituna River re-diversion
          • February 2019
            • Community invited to discuss proposed bus route changes
            • Plan Change 10, Science Review completed
            • Route 40 bus free for Welcome Bay students
            • Dredging work back underway on Kopeopeo Canal
            • Sticky dots screen air quality
            • Applications open for Community Reference Group
            • Additional school buses for start of school week
            • Health warning lifted for Lake Okaro
            • Rangitaiki River Scheme Review: recommendations actioned
            • Relief in sight for Tauranga bus network with new school service
            • Progress on post-flood action plan for Ngongotaha
            • Public feedback results in bus network changes
            • Geothermal research shines a light on what lies beneath us
            • More bus drivers needed for Bayhopper network
            • Rerewhakaaitu farmers managing nutrients to protect local lakes
          • March 2019
            • Kaituna decision is only option to save lives
            • Work underway on flood-damaged section of Lowes Road
            • Community feedback sees Tauranga bus routes re-instated
            • Marine pests prompts hull cleaning rule rethink​
            • Climate change, passenger transport and rescue services funding on Regional Council’s radar
            • Ngongotaha Community Reference Group Established
            • New land and sea vessel to improve maritime operations
            • Birds to blame for the Uretara River
          • April 2019
            • Progress one year on from flooding event
            • Tauranga bus route return delayed by new legislation
            • SuperGold bus operating hours under review
            • Ngongotaha Community Reference Group underway
          • May 2019
            • Dates announced for reinstated bus routes
            • Working on the night moves
            • Mobile phone use focus for Road Safety Week
            • Minor bus travel disruption under new meal break rule
            • Stakeholders put Kaituna River first as decision made on kayaking in dangerous gorge
          • June 2019
            • The war on catfish continues - summer netting numbers for Rotorua Lakes released
            • Volunteers needed to create cleaner waterways
            • BOPRC outline Port benefit to Upper North Island Supply Chain
            • Annual Lake Rotoiti drawdown to begin
            • Rotorua's smokey fires in the spotlight #beatairpollution
          • July 2019
            • Manuka to help clean up local waterways
            • Farm managers fined for effluent discharge
            • Flood Room update 3
            • Flood Room continues overnight
            • Flood Room activated in response to weather event
            • Fare-free school bus trial given green light by Regional Council
            • Regional Council to trial regional bus services
            • Bay of Plenty Regional Council declares climate emergency
          • August 2019
            • Community celebrates end of dredging for the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project
            • Apply for funding to enhance your environment
            • Positive step for Lake Rotorua clean up
            • Infestation of Mediterranean fanworm in Tauranga harbour found
            • SuperGold card free travel extended from 19 August
          • September 2019
            • Civil Defence service recognised
            • Fanatical about fishing? Then take care with your gear
            • Growth in bus bike rack use as World Car Free Day looms
            • New bridge at Thornton
            • Geotechnical works on Muriwai Drive
            • Regional Council maintains water momentum
            • Preserving Rotorua’s hot stuff
          • October 2019
            • Electric buses hit streets of Tauranga
            • Leeder reappointed to Chair Bay of Plenty Regional Council - Toi Moana
          • November 2019
            • Reducing air pollution in the Mount
            • Te Arawa Catfish Killas win supreme NZ biosecurity award
          • December 2019
            • Annual growth in Bayhopper bus network
            • International award for local clean-up project
            • Free joint regional bus service announced for tertiary students
            • New boat ramp for Christmas
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Kaituna River rediversion and Maketu Estuary enhancement Kopuaroa Catchment Kopurererua Focus Catchment Te Mania Catchment Upper Rangitaiki Catchment Uretara Catchment Waihi Estuary Catchment Waitao Catchment and Kaiate Falls Waitepuia Catchment
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Thriving together

Mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata

Our work guides and supports the region's sustainable development and is focused around four community outcomes: a healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities and a vibrant region. 

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At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council our role is to understand the challenges our region faces and work with our communities to reduce emissions, while preparing for the unavoidable effects of climate change.

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He Toka Tū Moana – Toi Moana Environmental Scholarship

Applications are currently open for He Toka Tu Moana scholarships, which are designed for students who live in the Bay of Plenty and are enrolled in a course related to environmental or water management, planning and/or mātauranga...

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We provide ownership and management of Regional Parks for cultural heritage protection and recreation purposes.

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One of our core roles at Regional Council is to help minimise the risk that flooding poses to our people, property and livelihoods.

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

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Our Pest Portal is where you can find information on all of the pests included within the Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan. Learn why they’re a pest, how to identify them and practical advice on how to control them.

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Public notices

Cancelled: 24 March - Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Meeting
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group Meeting 24 March 2024 that was scheduled to be held at GHA Centre, 1108 Fenton Street, Rotorua has been cancelled.
Cancelled: 8 March - Executive Employment Subcommittee Meeting
The Executive Employment Subcommittee meeting that was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 8 March 2023 at a venue to be confirmed has been cancelled.
Change of venue: 7 March – Monitoring and Operations Committee Meeting
As a correction to the previous public notice, the Monitoring and Operations Committee will meet at 9.30am am on Tuesday 7 March 2023 in Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga.
Cancelled: 10 March - Eastern Bay of Plenty Joint Committee meeting
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Group Meeting that was scheduled to meet on Friday 10 March 2023 at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane has been cancelled.
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