Find out about the changes to regional policies and rules to manage freshwater better in the Bay of Plenty. 

Across the region, thousands of sites have been identified as having the potential to be contaminated, or have been contaminated, from hazardous substances.

We monitor and manage how much water can be taken from surface water and groundwater to ensure it is used sustainably. There are rules for how much you are allowed to take without a consent.

Stock activity can damage the bed and banks of our waterways.

Use this form to apply for a Apply for a Commercial Approved Safety Plan Licence under the Bay of Plenty Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw 2024.

Bylaws exist to protect, promote and maintain public health and safety and are created in response to the needs and concerns of our community.

Unwanted freshwater pests like the invasive catfish and hornwort pose a serious threat to our rivers, streams and lakes.

Advisory pests are established within the region but are not subject to rules within the RPMP.

Exotic forestry makes up about 16 percent of the land in our region. Most of this forestry is in large tracts like the Kāingaroa Plateau, but there are also many smaller woodlots and farm forestry blocks around the region.

If you want to take more water than what is allowed under the permitted activity rules, you will need to apply for a resource consent.