July 2025 | Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Bike racks reinstated on Cityride buses in Rotorua

Bike racks have returned to Rotorua’s Cityride buses. The racks were temporarily removed from public transport buses in late 2024 after national guidance from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

Western Bay of Plenty moves closer to an infrastructure and growth partnership with the Government

The Western Bay of Plenty subregion is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with central government to progress a Regional Deal.

Baybus OnDemand stays on the road into 2026

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed the Baybus OnDemand trial in Tauranga South will continue into 2026, following strong community support and growing demand.

“Planting the seeds for our mokopuna” – Restoring the Waitawa Stream

In the heart of Rotorua, a quiet transformation is taking place. The Waitawa Stream is being brought back to life by the hands of those who whakapapa to the land.

Act today, don’t delay – Regional Council’s message to potential candidates

Nominations for this year’s local body elections are due in by 12pm, Friday 1 August.

Local voices invited to help shape Eastern Bay’s bus network

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is proposing a review of public transport services across the Eastern Bay of Plenty, aiming to improve reliability, better match current travel needs and prepare for upcoming changes to bus contracts.

OPINION: Ensuring regional councils’ range of tasks continues to be delivered

This opinion-editorial was written by Doug Leeder, Chairman, and published on Stuff news outlets in July 2025.