New Motiti protection marine area off the shores of Tauranga confirmed
4 May, 2021 03:34 AM
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Ōtaiti (Astrolab Reef) is where the ship Rena grounded in 2011 and is included in the Motiti Protection Areas. Photo / File
Ōtaiti (Astrolab Reef) is where the ship Rena grounded in 2011 and is included in the Motiti Protection Areas. Photo / File
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Rules enforcing the restrictions of a one-of-a-kind marine protection area established off the shores of Tauranga will take effect this year.
From August 11, people will no longer be allowed to anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area.
Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council Initial sampling for a number of contaminants including PFAS compounds in the area surrounding Whareroa Marae has been completed. The first round of results show PFAS compounds were not detected in drinking water or the hangi pit soils. PFAS compounds …
Initial sampling for a number of contaminants including PFAS compounds in the area surrounding Whareroa Marae has been completed.
The first round of results show PFAS compounds were not detected in drinking water or the hangi pit soils. PFAS compounds were also not detected in surface water and sediments next to the boat ramp and sediment along the shoreline. Small traces of PFAS which did not exceed recreational human health guidelines were found in the open drain next to the airport.
Press Release – Bay of Plenty Regional Council A start date for the new Motiti Protection Area rules was confirmed at Bay of Plenty Regional Councils Strategy and Policy meeting today. From 11 August you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection …
A start date for the new Motiti Protection Area rules was confirmed at Bay of Plenty Regional Councils Strategy and Policy meeting today. From 11 August you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area.
Chairperson of the Strategy and Policy Committee Paula Thompson says the marine protection area is being introduced to safeguard the indigenous biodiversity that relies on these reefs.
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Good news for Mount Maunganui’s Whareroa Marae today, with initial sampling showing no signs of toxic compounds in its drinking water or the hāngi pit soils.
The marae, which has become surrounded by industry, has been concerned by fumes and liquids discharged by its neighbours.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council regulatory services general manager Sarah Omundsen says small traces of PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals which do not break down in the environment, were found in the open drain next to the airport, but not at levels which exceed recreational human health guidelines.
Environment Court: Port of Tauranga to seek expansion consent after Govt declines
4 May, 2021 06:54 PM
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The Port of Tauranga has expansion plans afoot to ease supply chain congestion. Photo / File
A bid to fast-track a $68.5 million Port of Tauranga plan to extend wharves and dredge the harbour has been rejected - despite fears that delaying the project will worsen supply chain congestion. An application could be made to the Environment Court but a hapū iwi affiliate of Tauranga Moana says it has concerns about potential impacts on the environment, harbour and residents.
Documents from the Ministry of Environment show the Port of Tauranga wanted to extend the existing Sulphur Point and Mount Maunganui wharves and dredge an access channel to accommodate growing cargo volumes and larger vessels. It sought a special fast-tracked consent process.