Survey work underway on Opotiki Harbour Project

Over the coming weeks, boats and drones will be taking accurate measurements and carrying out crucial survey work to finalise work plans for the build of Ōpōtiki’s Harbour entrance. Ōpōtiki harbour Project Manager, John Galbraith, said that together, the survey...

Comment from Minister Shane Jones on Whakatāne Wharf

Earlier today, Whakatāne District Council announced that with the release of tender documents to industry, it is officially underway with the first of the infrastructure projects associated with the Whakatāne Regeneration Programme starting with the Whakatāne Wharf....

Annual Plan consultation begins

Consultation on the draft 2020/2021 Annual Plan and budget begins on Monday, 25 May. The Council is seeking community feedback on the key proposals outlined in the consultation document, which relate to changes in the work programme and budgets set-out for 2020/21 in...

Hunters told “Wash your Weedy Waders”

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding duck shooters to do their bit to avoid spreading damaging freshwater pests with the hunting season opening this Saturday 23rd May, “Unwanted freshwater pests such as catfish and hornwort are serious threats to the life...