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January 2021

  • Whakatāne 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 Whakatāne riverbanks
  • Resource consent declined for new jet fuel storage facility in Mount Maunganui

March 2021

  • Motiti Protection Area rules signed off by the Minister of Conservation

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 Ōpōtiki Wharf
  • Doing recovery well a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for Bay of Plenty region
  • Bay of Plenty Regional Council leadership opts to support regional impacts of COVID-19 via personal salary donations
  • Bay of Plenty leaders join for swift and strong 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
  • ...

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 Whakatāne projects stimulate employment and training
  • New bus timetables reflect community feedback
  • ...

July 2020

  • Council welcomes climate resilience and flood protection funding
  • Kia Kaha Whakatāne 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 hapū
  • ...

August 2020

  • Kia Kaha Whakatāne – 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
  • ...

September 2020

  • Ngongotahā locals invited to public information session
  • Improving fresh water quality one native plant at a time
  • Better future for inanga on the Whakatāne River
  • Week of activities to kick off long term learning at Toi Moana
  • Council unlocks COVID-fund potential
  • ...

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
  • ...

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
  • ...

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
  • ...

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
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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
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April 2019

  • Progress one year on from flooding event
  • Tauranga bus route return delayed by new legislation
  • SuperGold bus operating hours under review
  • Ngongotahā Community Reference Group underway

May 2019

  • Environmental monitoring under the spotlight
  • Dates announced for reinstated bus routes
  • Significant step in battle against hornwort
  • Working on the night moves 
  • Mobile phone use focus for Road Safety Week
  • ...

June 2019

  • The war on catfish continues
  • 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

  • Mānuka 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
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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
  • ...

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

 

  • Annual growth in Bayhopper bus network
  • International award for local clean-up project
  • Free joint regional bus service announced for tertiary students
  • New boat ramp for Christmas

January 2018

  • Demolition works underway on College Road
  • Dredging begins in the Kopeopeo Canal
  • Swim caution after heavy rain event
  • Swimming spots tested throughout the summer
  • Wild weather in the Bay
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February 2018

  • Science and fun in the sun
  • Consultation Document opens for feedback
  • Public health warnings after heavy rain
  • Council monitors wet weather
  • Media Advisory: possible algal blooms
  • ...

March 2018

  • Water focus for Regional Council
  • Long Term Plan process moves to next stage
  • College Raod works moving forward
  • Last opportunity to have your say
  • Council reports on Cullen Review
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April 2018

  • Tough decisions ahead for Regional Council
  • Forestry operator fined
  • Public meeting on Kaituna River re-diversion
  • Regions work together to fight wild rabbits
  • Air your opinion
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May 2018

  • New forestry rules
  • No changes proposed in Representation Review
  • Tauriko West Urban Limit notified
  • Alerting systems to be tested
  • Post-flood works around Rotorua continue
  • ...

June 2018

  • New strain of rabbit calicivirus confirmed
  • Papahikahawai planters needed
  • New Kaituna River Document celebrated
  • Papamoa Hills planting day cancelled
  • Sod turned on $16m river project
  • ...

July 2018

  • Lower Rangitāiki Information Day on Saturday
  • Fairview Park kindy plant fruit forest
  • Flood repairs ahead of schedule
  • Waihi beach service moves to two days
  • Annual Lake Rotoiti drawdown to begin
  • ...

August 2018

  • Outdated irrigators at court again
  • Stopbank completion marks major milestone
  • Health warning issued for Waihī Estuary
  • Research on whitebait ‘love zones’
  • New spots for Kaituna whitebaiters
  • ...

September 2018

  • Waiata, waka and hinaki for our Kaituna
  • If you like trout, think about catfish
  • River improvement targets exceeded
  • Water quantity plan change approved
  • SOS Save our Stopbanks
  • ...

October 2018

  • Regional Council welcome SH2 plans
  • Kaituna bar camera goes live
  • Change to urban limits approved
  • Pond pest search underway
  • International accolades for Regional
  • ...

November 2018

  • Reminder to avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rain
  • Health Warnings Issued for Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu
  • Harbourmaster’s patrols are out and about
  • Civil Defence alert systems being tested this weekend
  • Serious fun with eels, insects and effluent
  • ...

December 2018

  • Commission announces representation decision for Bay of Plenty Regional Council
  • Councils work together to regenerate local waterways
  • Unwanted Christmas gift for Lake Rotorua
  • Trading old for new
  • Health warning issued for the Uretara River in Katikati
  • ...

January 2017

  • Kaimai checks for kauri die-back
  • Regional Council to join appeal process
  • It takes three to ski
  • Responses to submissions for rules
  • By-election for Mauao Māori Constituency
  • ...

February 2017

  • Urban Food Forest project gets under way
  • New express bus service for Te Puke
  • Tool launched to check if money grows from trees
  • Trash not a treasure for stream
  • New boating rules for Bay of Plenty
  • ...

March 2017

  • What 2.5 million Kiwis want
  • Regional park gets bigger and better
  • Maketū Estuary makeover begins
  • Wet feet on World Water Day
  • Freshwater focus for World Water Day
  • ...

April 2017

  • Okere Gates still fully open
  • Environmental focus for refurbishment
  • Fish monitoring showing promising results
  • Not too late to have your say
  • Regional Council donates to flood fund
  • ...

May 2017

  • Public response to proposed public transport
  • Summer fun starts with winter work
  • Preserving the Kaituna River
  • Waiotahe pipi beds contamination source
  • Sharing the vision of Tauriko for tomorrow
  • ...

June 2017

  • Emergency measures to help Ōkāreka residents
  • Geotechnical drilling underway in Edgecumbe
  • Flood repairs taking time
  • A healthier future for Thornton Lagoon
  • 72 days later
  • ...

July 2017

  • PC10 a landmark decision for Lake Rotorua
  • Bus disruption
  • Hearings Panel Recommendations released
  • Council fund helps farmers spread the word
  • More time for Rangitāiki River review
  • ...

August 2017

  • Collaboration the key to successful outcomes
  • More buses and extended hours on the cards
  • Roll-out complete for Rotorua bus bike racks
  • Win for Civil Defence Emergency Management
  • Community connects on Kaituna River document
  • ...

September 2017

  • World Rivers Day science updates
  • Advisory - Rangitaiki River Scheme Review
  • Free consent offer for farmers closes soon
  • River investment essential
  • Teamwork key for Tauranga waterways
  • ...

October 2017

  • Health warning issue
  • Jetski in the Bay now need to be registered
  • Prep your boat, check your gear, know the rules
  • Cant call for help you cant be rescued
  • Weed removal near Mount Tarawera
  • ...

November 2017

  • Take the bus and win prizes
  • Free Wi-Fi on Bayhopper buses this summer
  • Proposal for public transport changes
  • River Award for Omanawa Stream
  • Emergency Mobile Alerts test this Sunday
  • ...

December 2017

  • Students fight aquatic pests
  • Clean-up day at Waiōtahe estuary
  • Day Saver pass makes a splash
  • Free Wi-Fi on Bayhopper buses this summer
  • Father and son protect Rotorua lakes
  • ...

January 2016

  • Orchards to be registered
  • Smooth recovery of capsized waka
  • Protection order over Pee Jay V issued
  • Travel options for Maketu residents
  • Volunteers work hard to protect harbour
  • ...

February 2016

  • Improving water quality in Lake Rotorua
  • Checks for pond pests
  • MV Rena Resource Consent Decision
  • New pest in Bethlehem
  • River level peaks pass as rain eases
  • ...

March 2016

  • More work on the cards for Ōhiwa Harbour
  • Te Arawa teamwork to restore wetland
  • Council extends submission period
  • Pest fish found in Lake Rotoiti
  • Investigates Sulphur Dioxide emissions
  • ...

April 2016

  • Youth Jam 2016 heats up
  • Solutions to improve Rotorua Cityride bus
  • Update on RMA process
  • Civil Defence Alerting Systems Test
  • Committee welcomes investment
  • ...

May 2016

  • Gypsy Day risk for Bay of Plenty farms
  • Dig in for Papamoa planting days
  • Young voices on big issues
  • Dairy farmers take action to protect water
  • Checks for pond pests
  • ...

June 2016

  • Keeping stock off stopbanks
  • Extra buses for Cityride
  • Service to Civil Defence recognised
  • Less coffee leaving for the landfill
  • Toolkit to prepare marae for emergency
  • ...

July 2016

  • Pond owners help fight pests
  • Ugh! What’s that sludge on our beaches?
  • Media Advisory
  • You have the power. Use it.
  • Mixed bag when it comes to submissions
  • ...

August 2016

  • Help protect the treasured Kaituna River
  • Kiwifruit spray season starts
  • Seat belts get a new lease of life
  • Changes for Eastern BOP bus services.
  • Vanuatu Prime Minister visits
  • ...

September 2016

  • Tauranga Harbour health on track
  • Environmental protection a key focus
  • Council celebrates World Rivers Day
  • Car-free Day
  • World Car Free Day
  • ...

October 2016

  • World Tsunami Awareness Day
  • New member of the team
  • Swap-a-plant
  • Videos produced “by farmers for farmers”
  • Special ceremony to bless new boat
  • ...

November 2016

  • Regional Council committees appointed
  • ‘Have a Go’ day to build bus use confidence
  • New efforts for Ongare waterways
  • Waitao community celebrates success
  • Interference causes gaps in Council data
  • ...

December 2016

  • Historic imagery website clicks into place
  • Media Release
  • 25 hectares of heritage for Christmas
  • Kindergarten children rewarded silver
  • Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
  • ...

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