Environment

More petrol taxes to be piled on tomorrow

More pain at the pump will be felt tomorrow as the Government once again hits Kiwi families in the pocket with extra fuel taxes, National's Finance spokesperson... Read More

A warmer week ahead

A high-pressure system has affected Aotearoa since Tuesday, leading to clear, calm days and cool nights for much of the country. This system moves to the east... Read More

Freshwater quality is top Kiwi concern

New data released by Stats NZ shows that freshwater quality is New Zealanders' top environmental concern. "Stats NZ New Zealand General Social Survey showed... Read More

What‘s on - orienteering, hot rods and pups

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday The weather forecast today is for a fine day with light winds, followed by some evening cloud and a chance of an overnight shower. It's... Read More

Primary sector drives increase in May exports

Exports remained at high levels in May, driven by increases in primary sector exports including dairy, fruit, and fish says Stats NZ. In May 2019, the value... Read More

Infrastructure focus for Thames Coromandel Council

The Thames Coromandel District Council's significant capital works programme will continue in the coming financial year, with $43 million earmarked for projects... Read More

Cycleway near Plummers Point temporarily closed

Western Bay of Plenty Council have announced that the cycle way between the end of Lynley Park Drive and Plummers Point is temporarily closed from yesterday Friday... Read More

Trustpower staff plant nearly 2000 trees on Mauao

Trustpower staff joined forces recently to plant almost 2,000 new, native trees and plant species around the historically grazed skirt of Mauao. The crew were... Read More

Happy ‘Tip it Tuesday’

In Adelaide it's called 'rubbish shame”. A local council's proposing rolling-out see-through wheelie bins to embarrass residents into better practises.... Read More

Out in the waves and out of trouble

He's got a way to go, although he has the movie star good looks, perfect teeth and a smile that would melt the hardest, coldest, steely heart. 'Told you,”... Read More

WBOP kerbside collection set to start in 2021

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will introduce a council-contracted kerbside recycling, glass collection and rubbish collection service across approximately... Read More

Climate emergency declared in the BOP

Bay of Plenty is the latest region to declare a climate emergency. Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors agreed at their Council meeting yesterday, to declare a... Read More