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Geothermal systems Geothermal glossary and reports Geothermal plan change Pollution Pollution Prevention and compliance Earthworks Marine pollution Managing disaster waste Open burning complaints Spraydrift complaints Contaminated land Coast and ocean Coast and ocean Managing our coast Aquaculture Vehicles on beaches Harbours Motiti Protection Area Living in the Bay Living in the Bay Overview Our places Our places Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park Marae locations Boating in the Bay Boating in the Bay Being safe Know the rules Live cameras and wave buoys Moorings Aquatic events and navigation safety licences Motiti Protection Area Safe swimming areas Safe swimming areas River swimmability Regional swimmability targets Natural hazards Natural hazards Active faults Coastal hazards Liquefaction Tsunami Landslide Volcanic hazards Flooding Emergencies Emergencies Flood Room Civil Defence Emergency Management Getting around Getting around Public transport Accessible transport Volunteer Volunteer Coast Care Volunteering and Environmental Care Groups Waste and recycling directory Teacher resources Community funding Community funding Environmental Enhancement Fund He Toka Tū Moana Te Hāpai Ora A Helping Hand Environmental Programme Grants Policy Community Initiatives Fund Regional Safety and Rescue Services Fund School Sustainability and Resilience Fund Youth hub Do it online Do it online Overview Quick Links Contact us Careers with us Consent forms Submit an application Submit an application Submit annual land use records Submit a Site Validation Report Submit a forestry notice Active Remediation notification form Apply for a navigation safety licence Apply for an aquatic event permit Apply for harbour usage Find consent documents Community funding Regional Infrastructure Fund Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaw Authority Request or enquire Request or enquire Official information request GIS map request HAIL request Flood level letter Order resources Make a payment Pollution Hotline Report a maritime accident or incident Make a resource consent submission Self-certification Participate Maps Environment data Careers Contact us 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. Maps and data Rates Plans and policies Buses and transport Wave buoys Resource consents Working with iwi Summer ‘Rulez’ We’re spoilt for choice in the Bay of Plenty when it comes to things to do this summer. To make sure you and your whānau get the most of out the Bay, we’ve put together a reminder of a few dos and don’ts.  Aquatic pests Check, Clean, Dry, Certify Do your bit to help to protect the lakes and rivers you love. Environment Climate change At Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council our role is to understand the challenges our region faces and work with our communities to reduce emissions, while preparing for the unavoidable effects of climate change. Our places Regional parks We provide ownership and management of Regional Parks for cultural heritage protection and recreation purposes. Air Report it We’re trialling a new approach to managing odour issues, making it easier and faster for you to make reports. Living in the Bay Boating in the Bay The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its beautiful harbours, lakes and rivers. It is important we share these spaces safely.    Do it online Consent forms Submit an application Request or enquire Make a payment WUDMS login Pollution Hotline Update iwi/hapū contact details database View all Public notices Notice of Meeting - Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum - Public Excluded There will be a Public Excluded meeting of the Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum. This will be held on Thursday 12 December at 1.00pm. December 2024 meetings All Council and committee meetings unless notified below will be held at Regional House, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Notice of meeting - Executive Employment Committee There will be a Public Excluded meeting of the Executive Employment Committee on Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 3.00pm. November 2024 meetings All Council and committee meetings unless notified below will be held at Regional House, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. View all Bay of PlentyRegional CouncilToi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council PO Box 364, Whakatāne 3158 0800 884 880 Contact Us Partner websites Baybus Bay of Plenty Civil Defence LAWA - Land Air Water Aotearoa Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes SmartGrowth Quayside Holdings Quick links News and media Rates Regional plans Regional Policy Statement A-Z of services Maps Job vacancies Do it online Make a payment Submit an application WUDMS Website terms of use Back to top © 2025 Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana Privacy statement Website terms of use Accessibility Sitemap