Dama wallaby are cautious and nocturnal (they sleep during the day), so can be difficult to detect.

The Resource Management Act and Building Act Charges Policy outlines how the Council recovers costs for administering the Resource Management Act in the region.

Regarded as one of the world’s most damaging weeds as it can thrive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.

Introduced turtles can be highly invasive (red-eared sliders are among the 100 most invasive species in the world). 

Technical and community panels have been established to inform our freshwater work.

A Freshwater Futures community group has been established for the Kaituna/Maketu catchments, to inform the development of changes to the Regional Natural Resources Plan.

A Freshwater Futures community group has been established for the Pongakawa/Waitahanui catchments, to inform the development of changes to the Regional Natural Resources Plan.

When someone wants to do something which could have a significant effect on the environment there is an opportunity for the public or directly affected parties to have a say by making a submission.

The Tauranga Geothermal System is a large low-temperature geothermal system (between 30°C and 70°C) that shares similar aquifers as the cold groundwater resource.

Navigate safely – know the water ‘road signs’ and what they mean.