Plans and policies

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

The Regional Planning activity provides us with planning and policy advice and sets up our strategic direction.

Find out about Bay of Plenty Regional Council's policies.

Every three years we work with our community to create a Long Term. The Long Term Plan sets our strategic direction for the next ten years, including the work we will deliver and how that work will be funded.

Central Government is reforming the resource management system to create one that’s more certain and efficient.