Marine

Angling for the best

The country's anglers and game bird hunters are being reminded to make sure they vote in the Fish and Game Council elections. Fish & Game communications manager... Read More

Council's marine pest plea

Moored boat owners are being asked to help keep marine pests out of the region this summer by regularly checking, cleaning and antifouling their hulls. The plea... Read More

Feedback wanted from Tairu locals

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking public feedback on a development plan for the Mary Beach wharf and boat ramp in Tairua. The project seeks to improve... Read More

MPI appealing for public's help

The Ministry for Primary Industries is appealing for information about a potential fish-abandonment incident at Waikawau Bay on the Thames Coast. Waikawau Bay locals... Read More

Rena panel warned off iwi

Ngati Ranginui Iwi's standing at the Rena consent hearing is questioned and its mandate derided in a hard hitting submisison from Ngai Tamarawaho kaumatua Peri Kohu. Ngai... Read More

Hearing urged to avoid 'Bay of Empty'

A marine biologist is calling for Astrolabe Reef's exclusion zone to remain in place to act as protection for the reef's recovering marine life. Dr Roger Grace's... Read More

Balmy conditions, happy anglers

Anglers who turned out for the first day of the new trout fishing season on the Rotorua lakes were greeted by warm balmy conditions - and most went home happy with... Read More

Summer boating safety reminder

With the arrival of daylight savings and the feel of spring in the air, Bay of Plenty boaties are being reminded to stay safe on the water as they take advantage... Read More

Last kiwifruit ship to set sail

The last European ship of the 2015 kiwifruit season is due to set sail for Belgium from the Port of Tauranga in the next 24 hours. The Lady Racisce will be the final... Read More

Cruise ship season returns

One of surest signs of spring in Tauranga is set to sail into view next week, as the 2015/16 cruise ship season gets underway. The Diamond Princess will arrive from... Read More

Anglers preparing for trout season

Sales of Fish & Game's new range of trout fishing licences are going well as anglers eagerly prepare for the opening of the trout season next Thursday. Fish & Game... Read More

Port deepening about to start

The long-awaited capital dredging programme to deepen Tauranga Harbour shipping channels is set to get underway next week. Danish dredging company Rohde Nielsen... Read More