Marine

Project boost 'unprecedented' gift

Paying $20million into regional infrastructure developments is something no other council in New Zealand has ever done, says Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman... Read More

City projects get $20m boost

Tauranga's marine harbour precinct and a city university development are receiving a $20million boost from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, which is expected... Read More

United 'no' from Bay fishers

Passionate Bay of Plenty fishers are failing to take the bait on the Government's proposed snapper quota changes following a full public meeting last night. ... Read More

Hooking into snapper issues

Bay of Plenty fishers are being given a chance to have their say on the Government's proposed snapper quota changes at an open public meeting tonight. A public... Read More

Snapper debate intensifies

Despite three public information sessions outlining the Ministry of Primary Industries proposed changes to snapper quotas the public is still left with a sour taste... Read More

Mount wins Club of the Year

UPDATED 9AM MONDAY: After a busy extended summer performing more than 5500 hours of volunteer patrol, Mount Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club is Club of the Year. Glenn... Read More

Mud snail research approved

Titiko snails are set to be the focus of researchers investigating effects of the Te Maunga wastewater treatment plant on Tauranga's harbour ecosystem in the next... Read More

Government's fishy plan slammed

The Government's rushed proposal to increase snapper restrictions for recreational fishers is being slammed as 'plain dumb” by independent Tauranga MP Brendan... Read More

Teens spark seven-hour search

Two teenage boys sparked a seven-hour search when they failed to inform police they were safe and well after their dinghy capsized near Little Waihi. Western Bay... Read More

Bay boaties behaving on water

Patrol crews are yet to report any bad behaviour by boaties in the region this winter, says Western Bay of Plenty harbour master Jennifer Roberts. The season's so... Read More

New Pacific Hope launch

Imagine seeing your children for the first time after being blind for 23 years. It sounds like a miracle, but for the Tauranga-based Marine Reach medical mission... Read More

Bay people more safety conscious

Long-serving harbour wardens couple Frank and Pat Bullen believe people in the Bay have become a lot more aware of their responsibilities towards safety on the water... Read More