Environment

Robo-Kiwi: Protecting kiwi from uncontrolled dogs

A project involving Scion, the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua and students from the University of Canterbury is helping to protect the treasured kiwi from... Read More

Climate Risk: BOP mayors join forces

Bay of Plenty mayors, chairs and councils are taking a collaborative approach to climate risk mitigation. On Friday, the Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum discussed... Read More

Myrtle rust: natives near extinction

A conservation partnership between Crown and iwi to save a native tree species from extinction is at a critical stage. Myrtle rust, an infectious airborne... Read More

Making ‘space for nature’ in your back yard

Morning sun streams over your backyard as a young kowhai tree bows to the breeze. The distinctive song of the tui is heard above, colouring the air with sound.... Read More

Holiday park wins top industry recognition

A holiday park in Mt Maunganui, which began its sustainability journey decades ago, has won one of its industry's top awards. Cosy Corner Holiday Park was... Read More

Whakaari owners atempt to stay legal proceedings

Lawyers for the owners of Whakaari/White Island say they are enduring a 'manifestly unfair trial” and are attempting to get charges levelled against them... Read More

More pohutukawa destroyed – council ‘gutted’

Ōhope resident Jo Steen is devastated that two pohutukawa and other native trees growing on the Ōhope spit have been poisoned and cut down, due to an 'inexplicable... Read More

Growers concerned lack of sun harming fruit & veg

Fruit and vegetable growers are worried that lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value. In July, Auckland had only four... Read More

MOTAT steam tram powered by trees

It's out with the coal and in with the biofuel for steam tram no. 100, which will operate on a renewable energy source made from trees at MOTAT Live Day on August... Read More

Tree poisoning a concerning trend in BOP town

A 48-year-old oak tree on Maraetotara Road in Ōhope is the latest victim of tree poisoning in the Whakatāne district. The pin oak tree, on Whakatāne District... Read More

Love the beach? Tell Coast Care what you think!

Bay of Plenty communities are being asked to have their say about what matters most to them about their coast - and help guide the work of a programme dedicated... Read More

Waihī Beach to get $19m in stormwater upgrades

Waihī Beach should see progress on $19m of stormwater infrastructure after flash flooding in May caused the council to heed the community's concerns. On... Read More