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.

Rates If you are a Bay of Plenty ratepayer, you will receive your annual 2024–2025 rates invoice in Sep...

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

Maps and data Bay of Plenty Maps is a website which lets you access web maps and applications relating to local...

Plans and policies We are responsible for developing plans and policies to help manage the region's resources.

Meetings Agendas for upcoming meetings, and minutes and documents from held meetings.

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

Contact us Find details for how to contact us - whether by email, phone or in person.

What's happening in the region

The Komiti Maori scheduled to be held in Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Ta...

The Komiti Maori scheduled to be held on Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 9.30am will now be held in Hunga...

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

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Excluded meeting originally scheduled for Thursday 20 M...

Notice of re-scheduled meeting - Regional Transport Committee

The Regional Transport Committee meeting originally scheduled for Friday 21 March 2025 at 9.30am ...

Notice of re-scheduled meeting - Executive Employment Committee

The Executive Employment Committee Public Excuded meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday 26 F...

March meetings 2025

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

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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 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.

Documents and publications

See our wide range of publications, including guidelines, reports, policy documents, pamphlets and information sheets.

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.

Agendas and minutes Meetings calendar Meeting process Live streaming

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Consent forms

Submit an application