Environment
12:00am Tue 14 Jul, 2009
The Bay's farmers can expect a tough start to new pastures this spring after the wet winter. The dry autumn and wet winter mean establishing new grass paddocks... Read More
12:00am Mon 13 Jul, 2009
An algal bloom health warning has now been lifted for Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, Okere Arm and the Kaituna River. The algal bloom health warning was originally... Read More
12:00am Sat 11 Jul, 2009
The aim to get the Bay of Plenty generating 15 per cent of New Zealand's electricity and attracting $4 billion in energy investments is just one of the new strategies... Read More
12:00am Thu 09 Jul, 2009
Nausea, skin rashes, breathing problems and headaches are among symptoms people can suffer because some orchardists flout rules, says Environment Bay of Plenty pollution... Read More
12:00am Thu 09 Jul, 2009
A new algal species in the Rotorua lakes is not toxic, according to test results by Environment Bay of Plenty. EBOP environmental scientist Matt Bloxham says... Read More
12:00am Thu 09 Jul, 2009
The MetService's Bob McDavitt believes Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty may have seen the worst of its wintry temperatures. ... Read More
12:00am Wed 08 Jul, 2009
Rotorua's air quality exceeded national standards seven times in June - six times higher than is estimated for an entire year, says Environment Bay of Plenty's water... Read More
12:00am Wed 08 Jul, 2009
The mechanical removal of 92 hectares of mangroves from Tauranga Harbour has been recommended following a consent hearing. Recommendations have been issued to Environment... Read More
12:00am Tue 07 Jul, 2009
Desperately seeking: mountain safety instructors. The Tauranga Mountain Safety Council needs more instructors to train free of charge to help those enjoying the... Read More
12:00am Mon 06 Jul, 2009
Cleaners may keep boats in top shape but they can also wreak havoc on the marine environment - particularly detergents containing phosphates. These can cause... Read More
12:00am Wed 01 Jul, 2009
A sewer overflow has led to Pilot Bay being closed for swimming, fishing and shellfish gathering. The sewage spill is being described by Tauranga City Council... Read More
12:00am Wed 01 Jul, 2009
Environment Bay of Plenty is inviting submissions from the public for its Environmental Enhancement Fund. Applications for the 2009/ 2010 Environmental Enhancement... Read More
08-Nov 07:00
From five-year-olds to teachers
07-Nov 19:02
Results show no change for Bay electorates
07-Nov 18:08
Coroner unable to find cause of infant’s death
07-Nov 16:00
Hot rods rev up for animal charity
07-Nov 12:00
Young actors debut on public stage
07-Nov 11:45
Check labels if you want NZ ham for Christmas
07-Nov 07:00
Yellow-belt siblings sweep national golds
06-Nov 18:00
Wairoa Bridge cycleway fully closes from Monday
06-Nov 17:00
Two-way traffic returns past gorge's biggest slips
06-Nov 16:00
Weekend events postponed due to rain
06-Nov 14:00
More than 10,000 people expected at Sika Show
06-Nov 12:10
Bay of Plenty on alert for severe thunderstorms
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