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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
Rural school now has a sustainable watering system thanks to Regional Council funding
April 2023
Changes proposed to make bus travel easier
Final days to apply for He Toka Tu Moana – Toi Moana Environmental Scholarship
Bay of Plenty Mayors release Climate Change Risk Assessment
May 2023
Celebrating the Bay of Plenty’s pest animal control efforts through technology
Bay of Plenty councils join forces to launch FutureFit
Help keep flood defences functioning this winter
Record rain across the rohe causing erosion and river discolouration
Council approves construction of proposed Rangitāiki Spillway design
Boaties beware – significant rainfall creates new underwater hazards at the lakes
Moving Day Mastery: plan ahead to stop pests and manage effluent
June 2023
Surveillance undertaken in the Bay of Plenty for new-to-New Zealand gold clam
Despite set-back, Regional Council on track to reduce emissions
Transformational joint venture to restore Waihī Estuary
Working together for Waiōtahe
2023 School Sustainability and Resilience Fund recipients announced
Delivery and affordability the focus for Bay of Plenty Regional Council Annual Plan
July 2023
Viewing the region from a different angle
August 2023
Legacy Funeral Homes Limited faces penalty for unlawful discharges
Love the beach? Tell Coast Care what you think!
September 2023
Warm weather reminder: keep all vehicles off the dunes
‘Care plan’ for Rotorua Geothermal System now out for public feedback
October 2023
Construction to begin on the Lower Rangitaiki River stopbanks
Scan to help keep the lakes pest-free
Primary sectors preparing for El Nino summer dry
Scholarship awarded for world first climate change degree
November 2023
Kiwifruit grower fined for illegal water take
Dairy discharge into significant Rotorua stream leads to prosecution
Bay of Plenty Regional Council to upgrade Whakatanes flood protection
Mediterranean fanworm infestation found in Pilot Bay
Dawn blessing marks the opening of Papamoa Hills Upgrade Project
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
Leadership supports 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
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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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