December 2018 media releases
Commission announces representation decision for Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Local Government Commission today announced its decision that existing representation arrangements for Bay of Plenty Regional Council will apply for the 2019 local authority elections.
Councils work together to regenerate local waterways
High priority works to improve stream health and repair erosion damage are progressing on several streams in the Rotorua area.
Unwanted Christmas gift for Lake Rotorua
The discovery of catfish in Lake Rotorua wasn’t the surprise that the Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff were hoping for this holiday season.
Trading old for new
Summer dawns and the ‘Old4New’ tour hits the road, reminding people to think hard and fast about the safety of friends and whānau, making sure their lifejackets are fit for purpose.
Health warning issued for the Uretara River in Katikati
A health warning has been issued for the Uretara River in Katikati as monitoring results have shown persistently high levels of bacteria that may cause illness.
Bus patronage increases for new network
Bayhopper usage increased last week following the introduction of the new Tauranga and Western Bay bus network.
Rock deliveries rumble into town
Ōpōtiki residents may notice an increase in truck movements in the coming days, as contractors deliver rock material for stopbank repairs.