April 2026

No excuse for paddleboarders with no lifejacket

Stand-up paddleboarding has surged in popularity in recent years, but people are putting themselves in danger by not wearing a lifejacket when out on the water.

Partial re-opening of Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park following weather related damage

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is re-opening parts of Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park Friday 3 April 2026.