Environment

Mauao guardianship reaffirmed in Bay of Plenty

The joint protection and management of Mauao has been reaffirmed in the Bay of Plenty, with the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council signing a renewed Memorandum... Read More

Mussel boats make homecoming at Ōpōtiki

A major milestone in Bay of Plenty's aquaculture journey has arrived, with mussel boats now docking regularly at the newly accessible Ōpōtiki wharf. After... Read More

Keep your home warm and energy bills low

We all like to keep warm during winter - but we all love to avoid the huge power bills that can go with using extra energy when heating your household. Government... Read More

Bird survey invites Kiwis to join vital study

Thousands of New Zealanders prepare to take part in the 19th New Zealand Garden Bird Survey, starting today. The survey, New Zealand's longest-running citizen... Read More

Kaimai School's unique fundraising event

A small school in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing its rural community together by hosting its first-ever hunting competition. The Kaimai School Winter... Read More

NZ's skifields optimistic re school holiday snow

Despite warmer-than-average June temperatures and wet weather across the country, skifields remain optimistic they'll have enough snow to stay open for the upcoming... Read More

Kawerau iwi’s plans for manmade silica terraces

Silica sinter terraces could form the backdrop of geothermal hot baths in Kawerau, if an idea from Ngāti Tūwharetoa Bay of Plenty Settlement Trust comes to... Read More

BoP flood defence warning this winter

Winter has arrived in the Bay of Plenty, and with it, plenty of wet weather. That's why Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional is reminding landowners living near... Read More

Govt funds $750,000 for Kaimai feral goat cull

A plan to hire 'the snipers of the hunting world” to cull feral goats wreaking 'havoc” in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park has been kick-started... Read More

NASA collaboration boosts NZ wildfire predictions

Two Scion programmes have received a second round of government funding for collaborative research with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa)... Read More

Regional Infrastructure Fund backs solar energy

A Bay of Plenty project is one of three solar projects in regional New Zealand which will receive loans of up to $28.1 million combined from the Regional Infrastructure... Read More

New rules for BOP in revised pest management plan

Bay of Plenty turtle owners are now required to securely house their pets as the regional council changes its pest plan to prevent escapees. While unlikely... Read More