Environment

What‘s on - saving penguins, roller disco, pooches

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Ka waiho hei ra wera i te kokoru. Temperatures are expected to soar today, so make sure you keep well-hydrated. It's a one-layer-clothing... Read More

1.7 billion containers thrown in bin yearly

New Zealand households throw out 1.7 billion plastic containers in their rubbish and recycling bins each year, according to new research. The research, carried... Read More

Predator Free Mount launching on Saturday

Projects by Bren and Keep Tauranga Beautiful are joining forces with Western Bay Wildlife Trust and Predator Free BOP on Saturday morning February 1, to launch... Read More

Water restrictions looming for WBOP

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to conserve water or restrictions will be enforced. One week's notice is being given for residents before a decision... Read More

Victim’s family want tour operators more equipped

The family of the 21st victim of the Whakaari / White Island eruption have urged tour operators to have proper safety equipment, saying such items would saved... Read More

Iwi concerned about water plant expansion

Local iwi have expressed concerns about the resource consents granted to Otakiri Springs bottling plant. Te Mana o Ngati Rangitihi Trust, on behalf of Ngati... Read More

Plastic produce bags given the flick

Some countdown stores will further their efforts to reduce plastic usage as part of a ten-week trial. Plastic produce bags and more than a tonne of other plastic... Read More

Water restrictions close for Central Western Bay

Water use in Omokoroa, Te Puna and Minden continues to soar putting the area on the brink of restrictions. Unless water use drops immediately in these areas Western... Read More

Calls for accountability for tyre disposal grants

Critics are questioning how accountable government-funded tyre disposal projects have been held, with only mixed results achieved so far. More than two thirds... Read More

The house that Hilary left

It was a beautiful time and it was a sad time. 'A massive family gathering and Mum was sitting under a tree in her favourite swing, surrounded by whanau,”... Read More

Shoring up public access

A Welcome Bay resident fighting to reclaim a public waterfront reserve is 'ecstatic” about Tauranga City Council's move to restore the esplanade. Forrester... Read More

What‘s on - Chinese New Year, music, surf and art

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Kia pai te ra, kia koa te puoro me te hararei. Expect a fine, warm day today with light winds and afternoon sea breezes, perfect... Read More