June 2025
July 2025 Media Releases
Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder not seeking re-election
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder has announced he will not be seeking re-election this year.
Caring for the environment, caring for each other
The life-changing difference a supportive workplace makes, and what happened when an environmental compliance officer was given time to heal.
School-led sustainability projects set to roll out across the Bay
Nearly 40 sustainability projects are set to launch in Bay of Plenty schools, early childhood providers and education institutions, thanks to the School Sustainability and Resilience Fund.
Role of council on agenda at candidate information webinar
People thinking about standing in the upcoming local body elections are invited to attend Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Candidate Information Webinar.
Clams, seaweed and turtles included as part of refreshed Regional Pest Management Plan
Changes to the Bay of Plenty Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) came into effect Tuesday June 17, to help respond to the threat of new and emerging pests across the region.
Core service delivery the focus of Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Annual Plan 2025/26
Regional Council has achieved a more moderate rates increase than projected for its Annual Plan 2025/26 through reviewing budgets, considering affordability concerns and adapting to changing economic conditions.
Keep covered and carry on - looking after flood defences this winter
Winter has arrived in the Bay of Plenty, and with it, plenty of wet weather. That’s why Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional is reminding landowners living near the region’s flood defences to refresh themselves of the rules.
JOINT STATEMENT: Additional funding to guarantee success of Tarawera sewerage scheme
The Government, Rotorua Lakes Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council have this week reached agreement to inject an additional $4.685m into the Tarawera Sewerage reticulation scheme.
Whakapoungakau Lands Trust – looking after the land, the lake and the people
The collaboration between Toi Moana and WLT to achieve the nutrient targets set for the property is multi-faceted and includes several gorse removal agreements, nitrogen reduction incentives agreements and most recently a comprehensive Environmental Programme.