Marine

Anglers challenge – catch it if you can

Anglers have been given the chance to chase some 'jumbo-size” trout in Lake Rotorua. Fish & Game officers have released about 200 mega-sized trout into... Read More

Humpback whale dies in Firth of Thames

A 12-metre humpback whale has died overnight in the Firth of Thames after a report it had been stranded in Kaiaua on Thursday. The Department of Conservation... Read More

OOAP buoy to provide summer boating tips

Cawthron Institute and Whakatōhea Mussels Ltd will be providing boaties key information they need to plan their summer trips in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region... Read More

Advance warning of upcoming king tide

Tauranga City Council is asking residents to be aware and take precautions where necessary in anticipation of upcoming king tides between 24 to 31 December 2018... Read More

MP donates lifejackets to BOP schools

Bay of Plenty National MP Todd Muller has donated 120 lifejackets to local schools in the Bay of Plenty, for use in water safety programmes. The lifejackets... Read More

Funds for Coromandel aquaculture and marine

The Provincial Growth Fund is investing $924,000 in Coromandel aquaculture and marine services, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced. 'It... Read More

Unwanted Christmas gift for Lake Rotorua

The discovery of catfish in Lake Rotorua wasn't the surprise that the Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff were hoping for this holiday season; however that's... Read More

Foreign fishing crew nabbed for paua offending

Foreign merchant vessels are being warned that a zero tolerance approach will be taken to crew members who exploit our fisheries without regard to the rules. The... Read More

Fish & Game provide ‘how-to’ fishing knowledge

Fish & Game is providing a free talk and demonstration to improve anglers' boat fishing skills and knowhow this summer. The event will again be held at Stoney... Read More

Juniors to hone their skills in the sand and sea

More than 400 young water-smart Kiwis will be enjoying Mount Maunganui's Omanu Beach this weekend at one of the first Surf Life Saving Eastern Region sport carnivals... Read More

Opotiki mussel farm to get $20m boost

An investment of more than $20m will be injected into the Eastern Bay of Plenty to help accelerate the development of aquaculture at one of the country's largest... Read More

Sailing day for the disabled

Sailability Tauranga is looking to make the most of the Bay of Plenty waters over the coming summer months. The group has already hit the water this season on... Read More