Climate change is a global challenge needing local action. Recognising this, councils within Bay of Plenty are excited to come together to support the region’s launch of FutureFit, an online tool to help individuals and families determine their carbon .
Funded through the Bay of Plenty Regional Council the scholarship was established in 2017 to recognise and support students who are undertaking study, research or training that aligns with the enhancement and protection of our Taiao (environment). .
The first set of highly accurate 3D mapping data for the Bay of Plenty has been released as part of the Provincial Growth Fund LiDAR elevation data capture project, improving Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s ability to more accurately model natural .
Despite last weekend's rain, parts of the Rotorua and Tauranga region are still experiencing low flows in some streams. Flows in the Paraiti (Mangorewa) River and the Ngongotahā Steam have steadily been dropping since the summer of 2017/2018 – .
Tuesday, 4 May 2021, 12:18 pm
Initial sampling for a number of contaminants including
PFAS compounds in the area surrounding Whareroa Marae has
been completed.
The first round of results show PFAS
compounds were not detected in drinking water or the hangi
pit soils. PFAS compounds were also not detected in surface
water and sediments next to the boat ramp and sediment along
the shoreline. Small traces of PFAS which did not exceed
recreational human health guidelines were found in the open
drain next to the airport.
Bay of Plenty Regional
Council Toi Moana has been urgently investigating reports
PFAS compounds were recorded in groundwater near Taiaho