Environment

World cup waste project launched

Tauranga is the first centre to participate in the government's Love NZ recycling initiative, which is aiming to aid in the handling of the anticipated increase... Read More

Bay of Plenty grower aims nationally

Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year Campbell Wood is going head-to-head against growers from around the country today for the national Young Grower of the Year... Read More

Kiwis released

A close encounter with a live kiwi, coupled with sunshine and sizzling sausages, brought a great crowd of volunteers, supporters and sponsors to Otanewainuku forest... Read More

Skink find eases fear

Concerns raised about the wellbeing of skinks on Bay of Plenty beaches are being eased with an abundance being found in Papamoa sand dunes. A large number of tiny... Read More

Marine expert gives free talk

An internationally-recognised scientist is visiting Tauranga to give a free public lecture about the marine biotechnology opportunities available in New Zealand. Professor... Read More

Didymo warning issued

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being asked to help stop the spread of the deadly microscopic freshwater algae called didymo. Didymo can't be seen by the human... Read More

Exploration danger too much

Oil protestors in the Bay of Plenty are standing strong in their bid to stop oil exploration in the country. Ohope's Christine Larsen says New Zealand should stick... Read More

New directory guides waste disposal

A new online directory launched by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is intended to help people dispose of waste responsibly. Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Walkway gets funding boost

The Bay of Plenty is set to benefit from ‘outdoor access funding' thanks to a project being undertaken to enhance access on the Waihi Pukehina Estuary Foreshore... Read More

Okareka condition improving

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council's nutrient reduction targets look set to improve water quality in Lake Okareka. file pic The Lake Okareka catchment management... Read More

Bird protector recognised

Forest and Bird's prestigious Old Blue award is being bestowed upon Matata's John Groom for his dedication to protecting the endangered New Zealand dotterel.John... Read More

Green chemistry exposed

Turning diesel emissions into water vapour, carbon monoxide and pine trees into bio-fuels, or honey into a healing solution are some of the magic processes highlighted... Read More