August 2019 media releases

Community celebrates end of dredging for the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project

21 August - A celebration to recognise the end of dredging for the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project was held yesterday as part of the final Community Liaison Group meeting

Apply for funding to enhance your environment

20 August - Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) has opened for applications. The fund is open to almost any group that wants some help getting started on a community-based environmental project in the region.

Positive step for Lake Rotorua clean up

16 August - Rotorua locals are one step closer to having a cleaner lake, following an interim Environment Court decision on Lake Rotorua nutrient management rules that has been released this week.  

Infestation of Mediterranean fanworm in Tauranga harbour found

15 August - Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff will be working hard to prevent the spread of Mediterranean fanworm in Tauranga Harbour following the discovery of more than 700 of the pest last week.

SuperGold card free travel extended from 19 August

12 August - Bay of Plenty’s SuperGold Card bus users will have extended free travel from Monday, 19 August 2019.