After four years of illegally discharging septic tank wastewater into a drain which feeds the Kaituna River, two landlords have been convicted with breaching the Resource Management Act and fined $6,000 and given 75 hours community service each. 

Proposed Plan Change 17 was requested by Whakatāne District Council to insert provisions for debris flow risk management on the Awatarariki fanhead at Matatā into the Natural Hazards chapter of the Bay of Plenty Regional Natural Resources Plan (RNRP).

As the weather heats up, Ōpōtiki District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council would like to remind people to keep all vehicles off the dunes, to avoid causing damage to the coastal nesting areas in and around Ōpōtiki.

A draft ‘care plan’ for the sustainable management of the Rotorua Geothermal System has now been released for public feedback by Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

It’s now faster and easier for people enjoying the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes to confirm that their boat and trailer is free from freshwater pests.

Lake levels in the Rotorua region are the highest they have been since the 1970s and they won’t be receding any time soon.

With the holidays upon us and the promise of sunny beach days ahead, Coast Care Bay of Plenty is reminding beach users to be proactive in taking care of the region's pristine coastline and beaches.

From today, Tuesday 7 June 2022, Bay of Plenty Regional Council Compliance officers will start using new infrared camera technology to help detect illegal non-compliant wood burner use in Rotorua.

Funding for freshwater biosecurity and boat ramp compliance checks around the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been given a boost by Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

The need for a proactive approach to effectively manage new and emerging pest threats is the driver behind amendments being proposed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council to the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP).