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 – .
Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council Bay of Plenty Regional Councils initial investigation into the presence of PFAS in the Whareroa area is now complete. The final test results showed no PFAS compounds could be detected in the soils at the marae, nearby recreation and residential areas, …
Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s initial investigation into the presence of PFAS in the Whareroa area is now complete. The final test results showed no PFAS compounds could be detected in the soils at the marae, nearby recreation and residential areas, or in further sampling undertaken in the hangi pit.
General Manager of Regulatory Services Sarah Omundsen says staff met with residents last night to update them on the results and discuss the next stage of this investigation.