It’s essential that anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire follows the fire safety and air pollution rules.

Integrated catchment management changes the way we look at and manage natural resources, particularly land and water. Instead of looking at each resource in isolation, it considers how the management of one impacts another.

Read more how you can protect the natural character of Bay of Plenty's beautiful beaches from four-wheel drives and motorbikes.

Resource consents help sustainably manage and protect our natural environment and resources. 

If you’re planning to carry out earthworks it’s important you understand the rules and protections you may need to put in place.

Complete our online form, or phone the Pollution Hotline 24/7 on 0800 884 883.

The On-Site Effluent Treatment Regional Plan sets the rules for how household wastewater must be treated and disposed of safely to help protect water quality in the Bay of Plenty.

Despite the highest standards of animal care, occasional losses are unavoidable when it comes to farming.

Alongside others, we are working to address air quality issues in this area, and ensure local industries are meeting the rules. 

The government is undertaking significant reforms to the Resource Management Act (RMA), national direction and freshwater regulations.