Thriving together
Mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for making sure the local environment is managed sustainably, so people and the environment can thrive.
Cyclone Vaianu Update
Regional Parks
Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park has been assessed and is open from midday today (Monday 13 April).
Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park will be open from Tuesday morning.
Harbourmaster
The Whakatāne bar is no longer closed. Vessels may transit the bar if safe to do so. The decision to cross the bar remains the responsibility of the skipper.
A 30m exclusion zone remains in place around Mauao/Mount Maunganui, due to the risk of landslips and the associated maritime safety risks.
Public Transport
Baybus and Cityride services are operating as usual. Please check the Baybus website at www.baybus.co.nz for service alerts and the most up to date information before you travel.
Rivers and Drainage
Members of the flood management team (including engineers, rivers and drainage operations, planning and communications) continue their day jobs as part of their everyday mahi at Regional Council. A Regional Council Duty Flood Manager is on call 24 hours a day, maintaining an overview of river levels, weather patterns and forecasts affecting the Bay of Plenty.
For impacts to roads, wastewater and other infrastructure, please check with your local city or district council for the latest information.
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CLOSED: Annual Plan 2026/27 and Long Term Plan Amendment consultation Annual Plan 2026/27 and Long Term Plan Amendment consultation
Submissions are now closed.
Late submissions may be accepted at the discretion of Council. Please send your submission to LTPAnnualPlan@boprc.govt.nz if you would like a late submission to be considered. Hearings are scheduled for April 2026, with deliberations in May 2026. If you indicated that you wish to speak at our hearings, we will be in touch with your direct. Both documents are due to be adopted in June 2026. We will keep you updated with the outcome of this process.