The effects of the very wet summer and continued rain are visible in the district's streams and lakes with water volumes reaching extremely high levels. Rotorua... Read More

Foraging for wild food is a way to enjoy time outside, connect with nature - and come home with some fresh edibles to supplement our diet. But we do need to take... Read More

New research using remote sensing technology has delivered promising results to scientists looking for innovative ways to help nurseries combat the spread of myrtle... Read More

Rotorua residents will soon be able to dispose of food waste and grass clippings with a weekly kerbside collection, while general waste bins will be put roadside... Read More

Health warnings issued for Lake Maraetai, Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, the upper Kaituna River and at Waitangi on the Kaituna River due to cyanobacteria (algal... Read More

Reports of effluent being illegally dumped from trucks in three locations in the Matamata-Piako district have prompted calls for trucking companies and farmers... Read More

Fresh water community drop ins are continuing this week as part of a series of sessions across the Bay of Plenty region. The 13 ‘Freshwater Management... Read More

Thirty-eight damaged schools in the Bay of Plenty Education Region are amongst over 500 North Island schools which have been identified by the Ministry of Education... Read More

Tauranga City Council is offering four free workshops on the benefits of harvesting rainwater and how to choose a suitable rainwater tank for your needs. ... Read More

The Government says their cyclone recovery package is providing dedicated investment into mental health and wellbeing support. The package includes extending... Read More

The first set of highly accurate 3D mapping data for the Waikato region has just been released and will be a 'gamechanger” for councils and the wider community. LiDAR... Read More

The Regional Environment Network's annual hui is set for June 10, and the organisers are inviting all changemakers and do-ers to come along for a day of inspiration,... Read More