Environment

Make way for an avo-lanche

Make way for an avo-lanche, as avocado season makes a smashing comeback. After severe weather and a challenging gap between seasons, Foodstuffs, the 100 per cent... Read More

Time running out to apply to wetland support fund

New Zealanders are being urged to apply for funding to support wetlands on their properties. Applications for grants from the Game Bird Habitat Stamp programme,... Read More

Making Ōtūmoetai Peninsula safer for everyone

Big changes are being proposed for the Ōtūmoetai Peninsula to make it safer and easier for people to walk, cycle and catch a bus around their neighbourhoods... Read More

Joint venture to restore Waihī Estuary

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council and iwi collective Te Wahapū o Waihī are partnering to return 30ha of low-lying farmland to coastal wetland in an effort... Read More

Winter Solstice coming up at 2.57am Thursday

We're at the peak of the long dark nights as we approach the winter solstice, which this year is at precisely 2.57am New Zealand Time tomorrow, Thursday June... Read More

Mauao closures postponed, so maunga reopened

Fog in Gisborne preventing a helicopter flight to Tauranga means that tree removal works scheduled to take place on Mauao this week have been postponed. This... Read More

Regional council on track to reduce emissions

Despite setbacks, Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it is on track to reduce carbon emissions. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has completed its third... Read More

‘Thank you to our volunteers!’

Across the rohe - region - thousands of dedicated volunteers give their time freely to care for the environment. Last year 57,105 native dune plants were planted... Read More

Seed Dating to enhance our climate

A Katikati resident is encouraging people who care about climate change to try Seed Dating this Saturday, June 17 at the Gallery Room at Te Puna Quarry Gardens. 'It's... Read More

Whakapapa Skifield to get new owner

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd have been confirmed as the preferred bidder for Whakapapa Ski Area. The company is headed by former Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas' chief... Read More

Temporary Mauao closure to protect sites

To ensure the ongoing preservation of several historically and culturally significant locations on Mauao, a temporary closure is required next week says Tauranga... Read More

Sheep and donkeys do a runner, neighbours help out

Donkeys Heidi and Lucy caused quite a stir in Tauranga after deciding to escape their paddock and take their two sheep friends for a stroll. Fortunately, locals... Read More