April 2017 media releases
Okere Gates still fully open
Okere Gates remain fully open following the recent heavy rain
Environmental focus for Regional House refurbishment
Energy savings being made are being incorporated into refurbishment
Bay of Plenty native fish monitoring showing promising results
Working with locals to protect and improve our water
Not too late to have your say on pest management
We want your input in developing the next Regional Pest Management Plan
Regional Council donates to flood fund
Council has approved $700,000 towards supporting people affected by the flood
New councillor sworn in
Council’s newest councillor has been welcomed with a powhiri.
Councils blown away by volunteer numbers
More than 1190 people have registered with the Ngāti Awa Volunteer Army
Large swells likely cause of Waihī Beach tuatua die-off
Tests conducted find the cause of the mass tuatua die-off at Waihi Beach
Improved ticketing for Bay of Plenty bus passengers
Bus passengers will reap the benefits of a new ticketing system
Flood update
Find the latest news from Civil Defence
Volunteer army mobilises for Project Edgecumbe
Members of the community are being asked to join
Better bus ticketing for passengers on the way
Bus passengers in nine regions will have improved ticketing by June next year.
More rain on the way for Bay of Plenty
Council’s Flood Management Team is working with Metservice meteorologists
New rules for coastal consents
New rules to care for the coastal environment are now in place
#LoveOurLakes Easter Hunt treats up for grabs
Little #Rotorock hunters are in for an Easter treat these holidays
Independent review of Edgecumbe flood event
There will be an independent review of the infrastructure
No Wake Zone for Okawa Bay
Temporary No Wake Zone for Okawa Bay on Lake Rotoiti from now until 8am Monday
Council focuses on Rangitaiki River stop bank damage
Rangitāiki River remains the main focus for the flood management teams today.
Flood work continues through the night
Works continue through the night in Bay of Plenty
High tide passes as work continues on flood management
High tide passes as work continues on flood management
River levels exceed flood design capability
Eastern Bay rivers reached warning levels overnight
Mauao by-election votes due
Mauao by-election votes due
Proposed Plan Change 10 hearings reconvene
Reconvene on Monday April 3, 2017.