Environment

Myrtle rust found in two Coromandel sites

The fungal disease myrtle rust has been found in two locations on the Coromandel Peninsula. The disease attacks plants and trees in the myrtle family including... Read More

Southern Pipeline steel pipe success

Another milestone has been reached in the Southern Pipeline harbour crossing project, with 1.6km of steel pipe successfully being pulled the full distance under... Read More

New farm in the wind near Kaimai Ranges

Kaimai Wind Farm Limited has lodged resource consent applications with Hauraki District Council and Waikato Regional Council for a proposed wind farm at the northern... Read More

Waihi is keeping its town beautiful

Keep Waihi Beautiful is the first community group in New Zealand to register for G.J Gardner Homes Clean Up Week 2018. The group was formed two years ago... Read More

Athletes to hit the ground running

An event which saw more than 1200 runners traverse the city's beautiful natural landscapes in 2017, will again take to the streets of Tauranga. The Tauranga International... Read More

Waioeka-Otara flood repairs ahead of schedule

Glancing to the right, as you drive into Ōpōtiki over the Otara Bridge, an area of bare rock stands out from the green swathe of river stopbank. The recently... Read More

Protecting our native plants

A street stall is highlighting the importance of protecting native flora and fauna in the Bay of Plenty. Forest and Bird Te Puke's annual street stall on Friday... Read More

Evacuating community companions

When Mother Nature strikes, pets are often separated from their families in the midst of the chaos. The local heroes - the crisis defence force - come in to pick... Read More

Ford Road fish take a break

Surfcasters can enjoy one last fish on the lower Kaituna River this weekend before road access to Te Tumu Cut closes for six months. Ford Road access to Te Tumu... Read More

Innovative spray notification system recognised

An inventive approach to orchard spraying has helped a Tauranga business owner win the prestigious annual New Zealand Kiwifruit Innovation Award. Seespray managing... Read More

Tauranga voted ‘top-rated’ cruise destination

Tauranga is one of three locations which has been named as a top-rated destination in the Cruise Critic's 2018 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards. The title... Read More

Petition to council to be delivered on horseback

Horse riders protesting a proposed ban on horse riding at Tuapiro Point near Katikati plan to deliver a petition to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More