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.
Annual Plan 2026/27 and Long Term Plan Amendment consultation
Hearings are being held 20-23 April.
To read submissions, or for the hearings schedule, visit our Participate website.
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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.