Marine

Progress on Hauraki Gulf sea change plan

A Ministerial Advisory Committee is being established to play a key role in implementing the Sea Change Plan, which includes proposals for improving the health... Read More

Drop-in days for feedback on Marine Park proposal

People interested in the future use of an area of land at Marine Park, are being asked for their thoughts and invited to attend two community drop-in sessions... Read More

New biosecurity fines to be introduced

Arriving vessels, transitional and containment facilities and cruise ship passengers will face new infringement offences for sloppy biosecurity practices that... Read More

Busted with undersized and excess paua

An eagle-eyed member of the public has helped Ministry for Primary Industries fishery officers apprehend a group of divers who took excessive amounts of pāua... Read More

Sanford planning to sell Tauranga business

New Zealand seafood company Sanford has announced it has a conditional agreement to sell its Tauranga based pelagic business to local company Pelco NZ Ltd. The... Read More

Upskilling the Bay’s volunteer lifeguards

Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growers are doing their part to help upskill lifeguards from throughout the region. The growers are supporting more than 20 volunteer surf... Read More

Bay home to biosecurity champions

Bay of Plenty's biosecurity efforts are being hailed a success, with many individuals and organisations walking away winners at a nationwide awards ceremony. Minister... Read More

Turtle remains highlight marine conservation calls

The remains of a leatherback turtle have been discovered near Motiti Island by a Tauranga cruise company. The turtle was found floating in the water on Wednesday... Read More

Tauranga woman full of spirit

For Tauranga's Andrea Haines, the job of first mate on board Spirit of New Zealand is more than just second in command on a traditionally-rigged youth sail training... Read More

Yacht club upbeat about TCC Marine Park moves

Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club are 'generally supportive' of council moves to free up land at Sulphur Point's Marine Park for the University of Waikato's... Read More

TCC proposing to revoke Marine Park reserve status

Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback on its proposal to revoke recreation reserve status from an area of land at Marine Park. This is to enable a potential... Read More

Look before you leap

Health authorities are warning people to think smarter about water quality, ahead of the busy summer season. The message comes as the weather begins to warm up,... Read More