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.

Elections 2025: Find our confirmed candidates on our Elections page.

Rates Everything you need to know about your Regional Council rates.

Resource consents Resource consents help sustainably manage and protect our natural environment and resources.

Maps and data Our map and data information lets you better understand our region’s environment.

Pest plants A comprehensive guide to pest plants in the Bay of Plenty. Learn about their characteristics, imp...

Online payments Pay your rates by credit card, debit card or by using POLi.

Public transport Our regional transport system is vital to everyday life, from travelling to work, play and servic...

Bowentown wave buoy The wave buoy is located 7km off Bowentown Heads in approximately 30m depth of water.

Meetings and agendas Bay of Plenty Regional Council meets as a full council every six weeks, and also has core committ...

Latest news

The rising number of abandoned and derelict boats in Tauranga Harbour is becoming a costly issue,...

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has released its finalised list of candidates for the up...

Chris and Jayne Ward have spent decades restoring the Bay of Plenty’s coastline – and now their d...

Bike racks are once again available on public buses in Tauranga and Whakatāne, restoring an optio...

September meetings 2025

All Council and committee meetings unless notified below will be held at Regional House, Bay of P...

Notice of re-scheduled meeting - Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Transport Committee 22 August

The Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Transport Committee originally scheduled for Friday 22 Aug...

Election 2025 (further notice of Election) Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Nominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed are detail...

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Living in the Bay

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.

Being safe on the water Know the boating rules Live cameras and wave buoys Moorings Aquatic events and navigation safety licences Motiti Protection Area rules Register your Motiti Protection Area visit

Getting around

Bay of Plenty Regional Council manages the regional Baybus bus network.

Living in the Bay Volunteer

Volunteers help Regional Council to extend work programmes, build community resilience and provide invaluable localised knowledge with their diverse skill-sets and experience.

Environment

Geothermal

Bay of Plenty Regional Council works to ensure the integrated sustainable management of the regions geothermal systems.

Environment

Fresh water

Fresh water is a precious resource that we help to manage and protect. It is essential to life, work and play; it sustains the things we value.

Environment

Coast and ocean

Nearly all of the coastal marine area in our region is common marine and coastal area meaning it is not owned by any individual or organisation.

Environment

Land

Bay of Plenty Regional Council works with landowners to manage and protect the region's soils, water and wildlife.

Your council

Who we are

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's work guides and supports the sustainable development of the Bay of Plenty.

Elections

The next Bay of Plenty Regional Council local election will be held on Saturday 11 October 2025.

Meetings and agendas

Bay of Plenty Regional Council meets as a full council every six weeks, and also has core committees and joint committees to help it make decisions.

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Consent forms

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Update your contact details

Meetings calendar