January 2026
January 2026
Ōhope groundwater contamination
UPDATED: 3PM MONDAY 19 JANAURY 2026
This is the final update from Bay of Plenty Regional Council regarding the assessment of groundwater quality around Harbour Road, Ōhope, following the discovery of a pit latrine (long drop) on a nearby property.
Pāpāmoa Hills Regional Park closed following multiple landslips
Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park is closed to the public until further notice following multiple landslips caused by recent severe weather.
Exclusion Zone in place around Mauao
Due to the risk of landslip and the associated maritime safety risks around Mauao/Mount Maunganui, a 30 metre exclusion zone has been put in place by the Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster.