Environment

Earthquakes: Homeowners urged to check houses

Homeowners are being encouraged to make some simple checks on their homes, and to take actions that will help keep their whānau and properties safe. 'There... Read More

Cathedral Cove named one of world’s best beaches

An instantly recognisable beach in the Coromandel coast has been named as one of the world's best. The sole Kiwi inclusion on the 50 Best Beach List, the... Read More

Beach quadbike use divides community

Quadbike access to a Bay of Plenty beach continues to divide Waiotahe residents, with some saying it's a way of life, while others complain there are more... Read More

Opepe Farm Trust offers milk self-service, Taupō

Old-fashioned, creamy milk is in for a comeback in Taupō, as a high-tech makeover will help locals make their morning coffee more sustainable. Opepe Farm... Read More

Access reinstatement options for Cathedral Cove

DOC has announced the options being explored to reinstate walking access to Coromandel's Cathedral Cove. The popular walking track to the picturesque beach... Read More

Libraries to host emergency preparedness events

A series of emergency preparedness events are being held at Waihī Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa libraries to help build community resilience in the event of... Read More

Hunters gear up for game bird hunting season

Hunters around the country have their fingers and toes crossed for some foul weather this weekend with the game bird season getting underway. Fish & Game... Read More

Mount air quality impacting health-review confirms

Mount Maunganui's poor air quality has been confirmed as impacting people's health, forcing officials to weigh up the future of the city's industrial... Read More

Large, out of control fire in Minden

Update: Tuseday 9.46am. On Monday April 29, Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to a fire in Minden just before 2.30pm. "There were four... Read More

DOC’s current projects in the Bay of Plenty

The Department of Conservation is working on two major projects in the Bay of Plenty - one in the Karangahake Gorge and one on the Wairere Falls Track. 'The... Read More

How would you spend $30,000 in the BOP?

Have you cast your vote yet for your favourite Bay of Plenty environmental project? Voting is now open for the School Sustainability and Resilient Fund 2024.... Read More

Work ahead on State Highway 5

A reminder that State Highway 5 Napier-Taupō Road will be closed for two nights next week as asphalting and line marking is carried out. SH5 will be closed... Read More