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July 2017
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June 2017
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May 2017
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April 2017
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March 2017
Collaboration key to alleviating Tauranga congestion
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Okere Gates opened
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Regional park gets bigger and better
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February 2017
Rain needed for Rotorua lakes
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Works to begin on Orini clean-up
New boating rules for Bay of Plenty get the tick
Used nappies and trash not a treasure for stream
Tool launched to check if money grows from trees
New express bus service for Te Puke residents to meet peak demand
Urban Food Forest project gets under way
January 2017
Bus fares to rise from next Monday
By-election for Mauao Māori Constituency
Responses to submissions for rules to protect lake released
It takes three to ski
Bay of Plenty Regional Council to join appeal process
Kaimai checks for kauri die-back
Media Releases 2016
December 2016
A champion has fallen - Kua hinga he totara nui!
Sea lettuce collection started
Trading in your old for new
Data issues resolved the old fashioned way
Kopeopeo Canal Community Group welcomes new Chair
Kopeopeo Canal Remediation works soon to start
New barge to strengthen Regional Councils fleet
Clean-up day at Waiōtahe estuary
Safe swimming data now online
Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
Kindergarten children rewarded silver for good environmental actions
25 hectares of heritage for Christmas
Media Release
Historic imagery website clicks into place
November 2016
Students Get Wet Handling Water
New commuter express service from The Lakes to CBD
River award recognises the Waitao community's hard work
Alert systems test a success
Media Release
Lifejackets, the winner of the day
Help headed to the capital
Salty sea dog back for more
Interference causes gaps in Council data
Waitao community celebrates success
New efforts for Ongare waterways
'Have a Go' day to build bus use confidence
Regional Council committees appointed
October 2016
Collaboration the key to successful outcomes
Council focuses on economic development
2016 Election Results
Project variation approved for Kopeopeo Canal remediation project
Prep your boat, check your gear, know the rules
Spot checks for hull hitch-hikers
Hearing Panel appointed for Lake Rotorua nutrient rules
Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you
Students care for air
Managing fresh water in the Bay of Plenty
Big spike in boating numbers brings important safety message
Day Saver Pass now available at Rotorua i-Site ahead of the long weekend
Oily debris collected from Port area
Continued confidence in leadership
Bay of Plenty Regional Council hold special ceremony to bless new boat
Videos to be produced "by farmers for farmers"
Regional Council welcome their newest member of the team
World Tsunami Awareness Day
September 2016
Rotorua geothermal well maintenance audits to be undertaken by councils
Park to close for pine removal
Dairy Effluent Conversion Project on TV
NZCT AIMS students "good deeds" for elderly
Helping communities become more resilient
BoP Civil Defence to test system
Waimapu neighbours rally for estuary
Deal a significant milestone for protecting lake water quality
'Tis the earthworks season
Water quality, quantity highlighted in annual plan
Car-free Day take the bus and be into win
Council celebrates World Rivers Day
Environmental protection a key focus in annual plan
Tauranga Harbour health on track
August 2016
Floating yellow computer back at sea
Creating safer roads together
Black willows in the Bay
Regional Council hosts Vanuatu Prime Minister
Welcomed new changes for Eastern BOP bus services
Seat belts get a new lease of life
$310K available for environmental efforts
Kiwifruit spray season starts
Help to protect the treasured Kaituna River
Boating Bylaw for the Bay delayed
July 2016
Like trying to tango in a tent
Further submissions sought on lake rules
Te Oniao registration extended
Second attempt to achieve lake drawdown
Councils collaborate on carbon
Estuary neighbours need help
Hui on why the wai is important
Mixed bag when it comes to submissions
Media Advisory
Ugh! What's that sludge on our beaches?
Pond owners help fight pests
June 2016
Environmental projects given a boost
Bay of Plenty residents help shape bylaw
First low-emission burner to be installed in Rotorua
Tauranga Bayhopper to make changes to some services
Small lifestyle block owners' help sought for guide
50,000 plants for Papahikahawai
Annual Lake Rotoiti drawdown to begin
Bay of Plenty air quality data now available
Nga Potiki dig in for Tauranga Harbour
Make time for Coast Care
Bay of Plenty Regional Council a finalist in Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards
Toolkit to prepare marae for emergency launched
Less coffee leaving for the landfill
Service to Civil Defence recognised
Extra buses for Cityride to improve service for users
Keeping stock off stopbanks prevents damage
May 2016
More fish, flax and flocks
$3.3m fund seeks land use solutions
Wave buoy takes a sabbatical
Reminder: Civil Defence Alerting Systems Test tomorrow Friday 6 May, 10.00 a.m.
Open session to help rural landowners
Mobil fined over oil spill
Hovercraft trial in Tauranga Harbour
Community engagement sessions available to discuss air quality issues
Checks for pond pests
Dairy farmers take action to protect water
Young voices on big issues
Dig in for Papamoa planting days
Gypsy Day risk for Bay of Plenty farms
April 2016
Additional bus service for Welcome Bay to meet increase in demand
Rena Navigation Safety Exclusion Zone amended
Winning Enspire videos on show
Media Statement
Launch lifted from ocean floor
Kaituna re-diversion planning to pay off
Lake nutrient rules submission period closing soon
Regional Transport Committee welcomes $520m investment to improve SH2 northern corridor
Civil Defence Alerting Systems Test
Update on RMA process to protect Lake Rotorua
Solutions to improve Rotorua Cityride bus service confirmed
Youth Jam 2016 heats up
March 2016
Sustainable projects given a boost
Successful open day for dairy effluent trial
Environmental monitoring site highlights Nukuhou River work
Lake Tarawera story shared
Unusual algae in Tauranga Harbour
Rules for boating in the Bay get reviewed
Regional Council investigates Sulphur Dioxide emissions
Pest fish found in Lake Rotoiti
Council extends submission period
Te Arawa teamwork to restore wetland
More work on the cards for Ōhiwa Harbour
February 2016
Boating rules for the bay reviewed
Pest parrot search in Katikati
Balanced, sustainable for Rotorua's lakes is core focus
Cityride bus routes 1 and 6 temporary changes
Wallaby spread survey underway
Weed win for Opotiki
Flood relief for Uretara River
Cow shed effluent converted to fish food – public open day
Council monitors water levels as rivers and lakes rise
River level peaks pass as rain eases
New pest in Bethlehem
MV Rena Resource Consent Decision
Checks for pond pests
Next step towards improving water quality in Lake Rotorua
January 2016
Warm weather prompts Rotorua lake blooms
Community counts cost of illegal dumping
Getting to school with Schoolhopper in 2016
White Island Tour incident – environmental update
Shoreline monitoring update
Volunteers work hard to protect harbour
Travel options for Maketū residents increasing
Protection order over Pee Jay V issued
Smooth recovery of capsized waka
Orchards to be registered for use of bulk pesticides
Media Releases 2015
December 2015
Report highlights compliance across the Bay
Council helps people upgrade to clean heating
Regional Council welcome their newest member of the team
Students get hands on with water
Spotlight on sea lettuce
Clean-up day at Waiōtahe estuary
Boaties reminded to know the rules
Land-use change for Lake Rotorua catchment
Summer of science for Tauranga Harbour
November 2015
Water advisory groups appointed
Oil spill training exercise at Port of Tauranga
Report: Alum dosing not a long-term solution for lake quality
Dry conditions mean low lake levels
Marine Precinct funding agreement signed
Waterway and wildlife protection wins
Committed to improving Rotorua's Public Transport
Boaties asked to share the navigational channel
Award thanks to Eastern Bay of Plenty farmers
October 2015
New rainfall gauge now operational
Tauranga Harbour health stable
Kope project site opened to public
Get prepared before you hit the water
Plea for marine pest vigilance
Civil Defence alerting systems test coming soon
Privet under pressure
Public urged to report wallaby sightings promptly
Free native plants for locals
New exploration into geothermal potential underway
Action Plan for BOP economic development launched
More time to feedback on water allocation work
Media Statement - Wallabies offside
September 2015
Changes made to coastal plan
Plastic beads on Papamoa Beach
Public feedback invited on draft nutrient rules
Lake quality results highlight action needed
Last call for coast carers
Civil Defence Media Statement
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence - Tsunami marine and beach threat update
Bay of Plenty tsunami warning cancelled
Severe sea lettuce season ahead
Group pleased with improved performance
Bus trial to link Waihī Beach with Tauranga
Bay of Plenty lake water quality data now available
August 2015
Media Statement - Judge Smith's sentencing decision: Bay of Plenty Regional Council v Fonterra Limited.
Rena Recovery Plan helps restore mauri
Money for waste management
There's still time for talk
Booklet helps people with disabilities cope in a disaster
Youth inspired to look after local water ways
Enviroschool Silver for Tiaki Early Learning Centre
Malaysian environmental visit to view Rotorua lakes systems
New channel on trial in Tauranga Harbour
Free insulation gifted
Rangitāiki River catchment work programme approved
July 2015
Hot Swap to continue until 2016
Councils investing in Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour health
Green light for Kaituna River re-diversion
Funding for more bright ideas to save waste
New bus fares from August
Cityride improvements launching later this month
Cityride improvements begin Monday
Project tackles invasive weed around Mount Tarawera
Wave buoy back in water
New bus fares from Monday
Fonterra fined for Edgecumbe overflows
Spray season begins for kiwifruit growers
Scientist to join Kope Canal remediation project
June 2015
Keeping stock off stopbanks prevents damage
Kiwifruit orchard land on register
Internet Outage
Landowners encouraged to attend Land Use Opportunities Symposium
Regional Council gains new tool to tackle marine pests
Clean-up completed for some oiled coastlines
Feisty refugee heads home after oil spill
Annual Lake Rotoiti drawdown achieved early
Signing marks new phase for Tauranga CBD campus project
Add your voice to the region's water discussion
Toxic shellfish warning area revised
Long Term Plan delivers on Regional Council priorities
Rangitāiki Floodway widening work completed
Council supports community groups helping the environment
Regional Council to increase focus on economic development
Regional Council puts funds aside for sewerage systems
Strong support for Regional Council's environmental protection work
May 2015
Tauranga Harbour oil spill update (4)
Iwi environmental management plan wins award
Toolbox of options for spill response
Council calling for oil reports
Keeping a close eye on harbour life
Oil contained as cleanup continues
Tauranga Harbour oil spill update 5
Public feedback sought on plan to restore and protect Lake Tarawera
Waste fund saves rubbish mountain from landfill
Kiwifruit orchards to be registered for spray use
Labour Environment spokeswoman visits cleanup command centre
Permanent health warning issued for Kaiate Falls
Regional Council considers submissions to Long Term Plan
Symposium to explore innovative ways to reduce nitrogen
Tauranga CBD campus a step closer with signing of Heads of Agreement
Independent Monitor selected for Kope Canal project
Question session on Lake Rotorua alum dosing
Reduce effluent on roads on 'Gypsy day'
Catch up on Tauranga Harbour health
April 2015
Boaties reminded to avoid Rena Exclusion Zone
Enspire winner announced
Farm and family to benefit from stream protection
Council environmental monitoring standard initiative wins award
Regional Council providing free buses for Rotorua Anzac Day Service
Busy morning for Tauranga's newest bus network
Health warning lifted for Lake Rotoehu
Council takes precautionary approach to managing stop bank contamination
Bad weather hampers oil cleanup
Oil cleanup underway after spill
Tauranga Harbour oil spill update
Tauranga Harbour oil spill update (2)
Tauranga Harbour oil spill update (3)
Open fire ban to save lives
March 2015
Swimmers advised to stay out of lake ski lanes
Teachers collaborate to develop Enviroschool programmes
Volunteers keeping boaties safe on the harbour
Rangitāiki River document now published and released
Health warning lifted for Lake Okaro
Submissions closed on Regional Council's Long Term Plan
Watching out for Cyclone Pam
Alligator weed creeps in to Rangitaiki River
CityRide improvements result in savings
Forecast updated to weather watch for Cyclone
Forecast updated to severe weather warning
First hand storm experience for visiting Harbour Master
Flood of submissions to Regional Council's Long Term Plan
Social media boosts CDEM reach in an emergency
Ballance fined $60,000 for gas discharge
Young locals inspire
February 2015
Region not at threat of drought
Stopbank guidelines a first for NZ
Council seeks public help with bore project
Abandoned boats a costly headache for Regional Council
Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
North harbour wardens keep boaties safe on the water
Whakatane farmer fined for illegal earthworks
Regional Council asking for help with Long Term Plan
Boaties urged to take more care on bars
Rangitāiki River Forum document delayed
Have your say over a cuppa on Regional Council Long Term Plan
Hearing date announced for Rena Resource Consent
Better compliance with dairy effluent rules
January 2015
Work planned to improve Thornton Lagoon
Toxic shellfish warning extended along coastline to Opito Bay
Public warning after discolouring of water in Lake Tarawera
Changes to Okere Gates operation for summer
Test results confirm blue green algae in Lake Tarawera
Youth challenged to take environmental action
Unique trial for riparian planting
Wise words on water
Rangitāiki waterway structure project begins
Schoolhopper ready for launch
Good behaviour on the water over summer
Native forestry planting project a success
Low lake levels spark action
Successful test of emergency texts and emails
First students get to school on new Regional Council bus service
Regional Council continues to monitor Lake Tarawera
Commissioners appointed for Rena consent hearing
Dirty water in beach outfalls prompts warning
Media Releases 2014
December 2014
Marine Precinct funding gets green light
Toxic shellfish poisoning strikes the Bay again
New features planned for Rotorua's CityRide network
Free travel announced for launch of Schoolhopper service
Regional Council Chair thanks volunteers
Dry conditions mean low lake levels
New call centre improves on the water help
Call for boats, jet skis to slow down on the lakes
Mount surf reef removal complete
What direction should land transport take in the Bay of Plenty?
Shifting sands close harbour channels to boats
Bayhopper changes mean greater access for Tauranga passengers
Future vision for the Rangitāiki River
Collaboration the key to improving environment
Development companies fined for sediment discharges into stream
Time to check out lifejackets
Virtual markers coming to Bay of Plenty harbours
Enjoy summer's longer days with the Bayhopper network
Toxic shellfish warning extended along coastline
Take care on the water over summer
November 2014
Judea industrial sites show low risk of stormwater contamination
Tauranga Harbour sediment source confirmed
Bay of Plenty Regional Council releases Rena report
US water quality expert to speak at Science Evening
Youngsters learn to care for the environment at Eco Carnival
Free Friday bus for Garden Art Festival Expo
Work complete to remove surf reef
Working together pays off for Bay of Plenty councils
Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project settles appeal
Hard work brings good results for water
Farm consultant - how to farm green but stay in the black
Auckland boat brings marine pests to Pilot Bay
Regional Council celebrates 25 years
Hard work and collaboration wins Green Gold Award
Regional Council congratulates river hero
October 2014
Great news for Rotorua lakes water quality
Safe opening day for trout fishing season
Great News for Rotorua lakes water quality - Additional Information
Wave buoy back in action
Wild weather causes havoc on the harbour
State of the art monitoring buoy headed for Rotorua Lakes
Last call for input on draft Rotorua nitrogen rules
Kids pitch in to clean up reserve
New direction for Bay of Plenty resource management
Experts appointed to land technical advisory group for lakes programme
New oil spill on-scene commander appointed
Regional Council delivers on significant projects
Boating safety lessons for Rotorua youngsters
Stay on top of spring weeds
Regional Council adopts Maori title
Care groups celebrate success
Mamaku farming company fined for effluent discharge
September 2014
Fences key for whitebait fritters
Lions open perfect new picnic spot
Rena application heads for environment court
Open days for owners of small properties on draft rules for land use around Lake Rotorua
Notice to Mariners in the eastern Bay of Plenty
Projects funded to make the most of waste
Boats still breaching Rena exclusion zone
Get ready for any emergency
Do you live in the eastern Bay?
Plea to Pāpāmoa pond and aquarium owners
Tenders chosen for Mount surf reef removal
Take the bus for free this Saturday
Find out more about Rotorua's lakes
Test for region's emergency text alert system
Opportunities and challenges for Bay's rural waste
Slow start to sea lettuce season
Lessons from test of email and text alert systems
August 2014
Lake warning signs translated to keep visitors safe
Videos aim to keep boaties safe over bars
Spray season begins for kiwifruit growers
Timetable changes to Rotorua's Cityride bus network
New bus service extension for Te Puke
Divers go deep to clean up Pilot Bay waters
A world of experience on the water
No rubbish applications to new waste fund!
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Releases Resource Consent Numbers
Regional Council investigates harbour rosin spill
Regional Council pleased with funding for Kopeopeo Canal remediation
Lace bug helping with woolly nightshade war
Last call for coastal plan input
Small oil spill at Port of Tauranga
Harbour Master checks grounded vessel
Diesel removed from stricken vessel
Moves to remove wrecked cutter from Whale Island
The future of the Rangitaiki River
Stranded cutter re-floated
July 2014
Maori urged to harness global networks
New app reveals what lies beneath
Lake warning signs translated to keep visitors safe
Apply for funding to enhance your environment
Muck in at Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park
Rena exclusion zone still in force
New Regional Harbourmaster to begin on Friday
Woolly nightshade subsidy phased out
Tauranga Harbour targeted in Annual Plan
Wave buoy washes up near Papamoa
Consultation on draft rules for rural land around Lake Rotorua
Last days to apply for waste initiatives funding
Sludge on beach a natural occurrence
Keeping stock off stopbanks prevents damage
Further funding secured for Tauranga CBD campus
Local schools help care for Tauranga Harbour
June 2014
Maori to share successes at hui
Fanworms found again in Tauranga Harbour
Bay of Plenty Regional Council accepts Resource Consent
Judges decide no winner in Rotorua Land Innovation Challenge
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence keeps watch on the weather
Community workshops target Rotorua waterways
Shellfish toxin warning lifted for the Bay of Plenty
Send in your flooding photos
Help us shape the future of the Rangitaiki River
Pipes or pipis? Marinas or marsh birds?
Matata wastewater consent granted
Fund launched for waste initiatives
'Cuppa and a chat' sessions for Ōhiwa Harbour
Regional Council holds rate increase in Annual Plan
Maori to discuss future business aspirations
Virtual markers for Tauranga Harbour
Smoky winter fires ramp up complaints
Student fare for Tauranga buses confirmed
Toi EDA adopts work plan and welcomes new trustees
May 2014
Sign up for emergency text alerts
Still time to have say on irrigation on the Plains
Kaituna River jet boat speed approved
Demolition company fined for dumping offence
Winner of our flood photo competition
Rotorua lakes photo comp winner announced
Oil spill responders practice on the water
Wild kiwifruit concern for everyone
More options to get around Whakatane
April 2014
Helping fish get around
Regional Council crew cleaning up after tanker crash
Volunteer trappers acknowledged
Scion innovation centre funding signed off
Health warning for Okawa Bay, Okere Arm
Students to lead environmental projects
Submissions closing on Regional Council Plan
Travel for free in Rotorua this Easter weekend
Travel for free in Tauranga this Easter weekend
Mount surf reef to be removed
Storms in the Bay of Plenty
Community effort creates outdoor 'classroom'
Locals help out with tow truck crash spill
Flood photos wanted
Submissions in on Regional Council's Draft Annual Plan
Cabinet decision green light for lake catchment land use scheme
Kaituna River re-diversion research explained
Health warnings lifted for Rotoiti and Rotoehu
March 2014
Whakatane Harbour Care Group hits its stride
Health warning issued for Lake Rotoehu
Young leaders share ideas with mayors
Help for landowners to remove gorse
Lower river flows due to dry weather
Contaminated soil to be removed from tanker crash site
Boaties warned to check moorings before Cyclone Lusi arrives
Still time to enter lakes photo competition
Boaties advised to keep clear of giant Rena barge
Bay of Plenty prepared for Cyclone Lusi
Internal efficiencies mean lower rate rise for Regional Council
Severe weather warning lifted for the Bay of Plenty
Container ship fined for harbour oil spill
Storm washes debris on Mount beaches
Clean machines to prevent pest spread
Health warning lifted for Whakatane River
Transit information now available for Rotorua bus users
Students get hands-on at water expo
Directory making light work of waste
February 2014
Toxic shellfish warning revised
iPad mini up for grabs for best lake photo
Toxic shellfish warning area reduced
Rapid response to increase in algae in Okawa Bay
Latest statistics show BOP households as prepared for an emergency as rest of country
Reduced bus fare for Tauranga students
Living with risk
Decision on resource consent for Kopeopeo Canal
Launch of BOP Maori economic strategy first of its kind
Potentially toxic algae found in Whakatane River
Warning for bore users follows petrol spill
Park remains open during forest harvesting
Room for more at 'Living with risk' sessions
January 2014
Dive flags a must over busy summer
Rena exclusion zone extended
Low lake levels for Rotorua and Rotoiti
Metservice issues warning for Western Bay
Improving lake good news for fisheries
It takes three to ski
Exclusion zone extended as work starts on Rena house
Lake users putting waterways at risk
Media Releases 2013
December 2013
Monitoring shows little long-lasting effect from Rena grounding
Have a go on a Bayhopper bus
Eels and wetlands to be showcased at Murupara
Independent review of MNZ's response to Rena grounding released
Free buses and extended summer services
Make sure lifejackets are in working order
Historic agreement signed between councils and iwi
Bay of Connections sets new job targets for 2025
Regional Council aims to reduce erosion risk at Maketu Spit
Play it safe this summer
Several causes for sea lettuce blooms
Sunday buses for eastern Bay
Toxic shellfish warning revised
November 2013
New guidelines to help farm foresters protect land
Regional Council supports pastoral farming conference
Shellfish toxin warning extended
Te Puke landowner turns hay paddock back in time
Find out more about Kaituna Maketu project
Animal carcases dumped near Maketu
Plea for boaties to prevent spread of marine pests
Open day to discuss potential Rangitaiki Community Irrigation Scheme
Kopeopeo Canal Hearing date change
Stock transport company fined for effluent discharge
Contractor fined for burning asbestos
Health warning issued for Sullivan Lake in Whakatane
October 2013
False tsunami alert to be investigated
Public warned not to touch fumigant canisters
Bags of election mail stolen in Welcome Bay
Councils join forces to tackle pollution risk
Software fault source of false tsunami siren activation
Rena Recovery grants will boost Bay of Plenty
Last few days to vote
Divers searching for fanworm
Mangrove seedling removal consent granted
Good results from Regional Council dust programme
Preliminary Election results are in
Regional Council focuses on efficiency, effectiveness
Safety first at Tauranga Bridge Marina
Geyser's revival of international significance
High levels of toxins in shellfish on Bay of Plenty coast
Public meetings for lake catchment landowners
Final election results declared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Regional Council Chair announced
More marine pests found in Pilot Bay
Collaborative start for councillors
September 2013
Invest Bay of Plenty launch
Significant improvements in lake but rules still needed
Communities commit to native plantings
OSET Plan system upgrade deadlines extended
Joint effort to protect native whitebait
Ngongotaha sawmill fined for air pollution
Galatea farm and worker fined for illegal tyre burning
Preferred option chosen for Kaituna re-diversion
More animal carcases dumped in river
Landowners,Regional Council united on approach to setting nitrogen limits
Matahina Dam Consent Issued
Mediterranean fanworm found in Pilot Bay
Peak time services to increase on busy Tauranga bus routes
Bay of Plenty supports tsunami review messages
Maritime responsibilities in the Eastern Bay of Plenty
Positive water quality results for Rotorua lakes
August 2013
Bay of Plenty swimming water ranks well
Spray season begins for kiwifruit growers
Rules for Lake Rotorua catchment a step closer
Holiday park sentenced for clearing native sand dunes
Oil discharges into Sullivan Lake, Whakatane
Help green our Ohope stream
Tonnes of dumped rubbish cleared from river
Farmers urged to check effluent systems
Te Teko seeks volunteer tree planters
Big changes for economic development in the Eastern Bay
White Island volcanic activity being monitored
White Island volcanic activity lessens
Employment, education, opportunity the focus for fund
Are BOP residents prepared for a civil defence emergency?
Stormwater discharge at Port of Tauranga
Govt increases investment in Rena recovery plan to $2.42m
July 2013
Otaiti environmental status clarified
Big turnout for lake science presentations
Legal opinion on tsunami risk released
Long serving harbour wardens say Bay people are more safety conscious
Eastern Bay of Plenty Joint Committee sets agenda
Look for a rook at Tanners point
Pillans Point bus route 62 changed
June 2013
Ohiwa Harbour shows ecological progress
Welcome contribution to Kopeopeo Canal cleanup
One million plants closer to a sustainable coastline for the Bay
Youngsters plant trees to protect their stream
Regional Council assists Matata sewerage scheme
Feedback on plan for the region's coast closing
Regional Manager appointed for Bay civil defence
Regional Council efficiencies limit general rates increase
May 2013
Regional Council to extend Kopeopeo Canal submission time
Iwi environmental management plan wins award
Plan for the region's coast open for public input
Kaituna River re-diversion and wetland creation
Last day for Tier Two Oil Spill Plan review
Opotiki farm fined for repeat discharge offence
Hunt for feral fish targets Whakatane lake
Rangitaiki River Forum celebrates first year
Less water in Lake Rotoiti in June
April 2013
Regional Council urges Rotorua residents to prepare for winter
Working together to reduce the cost to do business in New Zealand
Open season for environmental grants
Successful trial of summer boating restrictions at Lake Rotoma
Submissions open on Kopeopeo Canal clean up
Invasive weed spreads in Rotorua's Lake Okareka
Last Day to have say on SmartGrowth
Sevens Rugby strategy aims for economic development
Tauranga boys win 2013 Mashup Challenge
Harbour Wardens' substantial contribution to water safety recognised
Relationship Agreement signed with Tuhoe
Last days for submissions on Regional Council's plans
Draft Strategy for Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes out for comment
New moves to improve Lake Okataina water quality
Bay of Plenty flooding - public health advice
Help on hand for land owners affected by wild weather
March 2013
Rena Exclusion Zone still in effect
Drought declared for Bay of Plenty
Facelift and new website for Rotorua lakes programme
Template helps prevent industrial pollution
Working together to 'Futureproof our land'
Health warning for Lake Okaro
Kaituna River and estuary to be surveyed
Children get hands-on with water
Tsunami study focuses on Papamoa, Wairakei and Te Tumu
Regional Council signs on to water Accord
Regional Council releases Draft Annual Plan
February 2013
Lake Okaro health warning lifted
Tsunami Advisory 001 - 4pm 6 February
Tsunami Advisory 002 - Bay of Plenty potential marine and beach threat
Tsunami Advisory 003 - Cancellation of BOP Tsunami threat
Sustainable transport, economic development on the rise; road safety still an issue
Pest caught in Lake Rotoma weed cordon
Regional Council pleased with fund applications
Regional leaders: Bay will be ready for change
New pest plant collection will help identify plants around the region
Improvement in Bay dairy farm compliance
Farmers agree on 20 year timeframe to restore Lake Rotorua
Heavy fine, community work for pollution offences
Investigations into shipping lane options to be carried out
Full public process before any decision about Rena's future
New beetles released for trial in bid to control pest plants
Who's doing what in Tauranga Harbour
January 2013
Don wants a safe summer in Eastern Bay
Harbour Master urges caution when crossing Eastern Bay bars this summer
Protocol helps operators collaborate
Barry always has one eye on the water
Sustainability a key feature for Bay of Plenty youngsters
Bay of Plenty shellfish still affected by toxin
Time nearly up to submit on proposed plan changes
White Island update 26 January 2013
Change in seismic activity on White Island
Media Releases 2012
December 2012
2012 snapshot
Opotiki farmers fined for effluent discharges
Groups encouraged to start applications
Wallabies are pests not pets
Strong future projected for Port of Tauranga
Orchard cones warn youngsters of spray danger
Silver acknowledgements for civil defence service
New life for old lab equipment
Toxic shellfish poisoning
Work to identify link with volunteers
Waikato collision important reminder for jet ski safety
November bus passenger numbers hit record high
Regional Council searching for mooring owners
Harbour Master urges awareness of exclusion zone
Jet ski safety focus for Bay of Plenty Summer
Survey of Bowentown Bar identifies changes in best place to cross
Companies fined for pollution offences
Former deputy PM appointed to Bay of Connections
Jet ski safety focus for Rotorua Lakes this summer
November 2012
Fund opens for formal applications
Algal bloom continues in Lake Okaro
A look at our region - western Bay
Boating restrictions around Otangiwai Point
Changes to Onsite Effluent Treatment Plan underway
Identify pampas from privet with new user guide
Contribution to civil defence acknowledged
October 2012
Have your say on Lake Okataina Action Plan
Rena anniversary marked by Regional Council
Shellfish toxin warning further extended along coastline
Regional Council delivers despite Rena
Investigation needed before decisions made
Stakeholders to help develop Lake Rotorua rules
Jet Ski safety campaign launched
Fund expected to be hotly contested
Council keen to expand working with region's voluntary sector
September 2012
Opotiki Harbour funding important step
Poor dairy farm effluent management leads to $89,000 in fines
World Car Free week celebrated in Bay
Final proposal for representation for 2013 election
Innovative thinking brings bright ideas to life
Cautious optimism on Rotorua Lake result
August 2012
Shellfish toxin warning lifted
Group monitoring change in volcanic activity
CDEM Volcanic Update 8.30am
CDEM Volcanic Update 11am
CDEM Volcanic Update 7 August 2pm
Meetings to discuss draft changes to OSET Plan
More choice, better access to Rotorua air clean-up scheme
Shellfish toxin warning reinstated
Decisions out on policy statement
Interest sought in new Infrastructure Fund
Shellfish toxin warning extended
Bus fares to rise on 3 September
Navigation marker missing near Opotiki
Rena Exclusion Zone information
July 2012
Recommendation to raise Bay of Plenty bus fares
Working together to reduce the cost of doing business
Whakatane dairy farm effluent sentencings
Flooding pasture may be good for lake water quality
Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
Growing and sharing banned aquatic plants is illegal
June 2012
Less water in Lake Rotoiti during June
Rena update from Maritime NZ - 1 June 2012
Rena: Statement from owners
Omokoroa Boatyard remediation project
Regional Council saddened by loss
Failure to check irrigator leads to $72,000 fine
Wave buoy onshore for repairs
Regional Council adopts Ten Year Plan
Council gives infrastructure fund go-ahead
May 2012
Bay of Plenty among top performing regions
New Plan to protect region's coast
RENA update from Maritime NZ
Rena oil spill response transition
Waste water treatment - have your say
Boat on rocks at Mauao
Aquatic pest found in Lake Okareka
Youth gather to shape Bay of Plenty's future
Landowners urged to help halt spread of wild kiwifruit
MNZ welcomes sentencing of Rena officers
Inspired youth share their vision
Council and iwi to share governance of Rangitaiki River
April 2012
RENA update from Maritime NZ (236)
NZTA update on Waioeka Gorge landslip
Transport - Have your say on region's transport priorities
RENA Navigational safety warnings continue
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (237)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (238)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (239)
RENA update from Maritime NZ - Charges laid
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (240)
Transport - Bay of Plenty Bus passengers hit record high
Top speakers for Maori-led conference
Environmental grants round closes tomorrow
RENA update from Maritime NZ (241)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (242)
Councils work together on reform in Bay
New air quality rule
RENA update from Maritime NZ (243)
New stormwater management guidelines
March 2012
How good is your wood?
RENA update from Maritime NZ (227)
Severe weather predicted for Bay of Plenty
Entries rolling in for Bay of Plenty Mashup competition
Maori-led conference planned for the Bay
Rena report brings some clarity for iwi and community
Family day at the beach to thank volunteers
RENA update from Maritime NZ (228)
Waimapu Stream polluter fined $35,000
Rena volunteers thanked for remarkable effort
Earth Hour - Saturday 31 March
Recycle and be in to win!
RENA update from Maritime NZ (229)
Waioeka Gorge update from NZTA
Regional Council adopts draft plan for consultation
Minister thanks local emergency teams
RENA update from Maritime NZ (230)
Achieving Sustainability in the Bay of Plenty
Wind closes Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Papamoa Hills Regional Park reopened
RENA update from Maritime NZ (231)
Rena navigational safety warnings issued
Preparation and participation makes the Wolfes winners
RENA update from Maritime NZ (232)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (233)
Draft Plan opens for consultation
Early release of Policy decisions
RENA update from Maritime NZ (234)
Groups celebrate court consent
Recreational boaties snared
One million people doing an earthquake drill
RENA update from Maritime NZ (235)
February 2012
Lifejackets the focus on Rotorua lakes
Rena update from Maritime NZ (219)
Changes to Tauranga bus services
RENA update from Maritime NZ (220)
School bus removal puts pressure on Bayhopper city buses
RENA update from Maritime NZ (221)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (222)
Nukuhou Stream - Landowner efforts paying off
Warmer, wetter Bay in climate predictions
Hands-on city building launches SmartGrowth resource
Learning about backyard biodiversity
RENA update from Maritime NZ (223)
National Oiled Wildlife Response team update
New plan for growing public transport needs
RENA update from Maritime NZ (224)
Kopeopeo Canal community works together
Funding for action-focused strategy to develop Maori assets
Regional Council gets Bike Wise
RENA update from Maritime NZ (225)
Work to continue to improve dairy effluent compliance levels
RENA update from Maritime NZ (226)
Guilty Pleas from Rena Officers: MNZ update
Exclusion zone around Rena reduced
Mashup Competition returns for secondary school students
January 2012
Rivers rising, surface flooding mop up for Eastern BOP
Farmers to use emergency milk disposal option
Rena breaking up
Rena Navigation Warnings Issued
Rena Photos 8 January 2012
Rena Photos 8 January 2012 10am
Rena update from Maritime NZ #146
Rena Video 8 January 2012 10am
Rena Cautionary area established
Rena update from Maritime NZ (195)
Have your say on the BOP CDEM Group Plan
Boaties advised to stay off the water
Contact numbers for Rena issues
RENA update from Maritime NZ (196)
Rena Press Conference Video 9 January 2012
RENA community briefings this week
Rena stern section slips off reef
New boating exclusion zones in the Bay
Rena photos 10 January 2012 11am
RENA update from Maritime NZ #198
RENA Update from Maritime New Zealand (199)
Rena Press Conference Video 10 January 2012
RENA update from Maritime NZ (199)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (200)
Pukehina Beach pre-clean
RENA update from Maritime NZ (201)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (202)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (203)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (204)
Navigational warning for eastern Bay of Plenty
RENA update from Maritime NZ (205)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (206)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (207)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (208)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (209)
Boaties advised to be aware
RENA update from Maritime NZ (210)
Rotorua lakes hit record levels
Rena update from Maritime NZ (211)
Rena update from Maritime NZ (212)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (213)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (214)
Rena update from Maritime NZ (215)
Rotorua authorities call for a safe end to summer
Rena update from Maritime NZ #216
Rena update from Maritime NZ (217)
Regional Council welcomes launch of Environmental Recovery plan for Rena
Sustainable Business Network - Events and Announcements
RENA update from Maritime NZ (218)
Hop on your bike! February is Bike Wise month
Media Releases 2011
December 2011
Boaties reminded about exclusion zone
Campers urged to beware rising waters
Holiday Hours
RENA update from Maritime NZ (185)
Review for region's Coastal Plan
Region's food banks benefit from donations
Treatment for Lake Okaro's algal bloom
Strategy develops partnerships on energy
Updated Strategy to grow Bay economy
RENA update from Maritime NZ (184)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (183)
Toi Te Ora: Health warning issued for Lake Okaro
System failings lead to dairy effluent prosecution
Penguin release
Maritime NZ update on dotterel programme
Otumoetai students Help Us Care for Our Air
Matahina Dam Decision
RENA update from Maritime NZ (193)
Salvage company clarifies media reports
Buses move to Ocean Beach Road
Workshop discusses new strategy for Rotorua lakes
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (192)
Aeration project planned for Rotoehu
Rotorua community supports weed control
Freight logistics strategy released
RENA update from Maritime NZ (191)
New economic strategy launch for the Bay
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (190)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (189)
Safety of shellfish collection in the Bay
Katikati kids get silver for being green
November 2011
Rena 2 November Media Conference
Monitoring of the environmental effects of Rena
RENA update from Maritime NZ (138)
Which beaches are open?
RENA 3 November Media Conference (139)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (140)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (141)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (142)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (143)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (144)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (145)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (146)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (147)
RENA Update from Martime NZ (148)
Slow down for safety in Whakatane Harbour
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (149)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (150)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (151)
Inaugural GIS Hui for Bay of Plenty iwi
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (152)
Dairy compliance falling on deaf ears
RENA update from Maritime NZ (153)
Upcoming SBN events to help you succeed
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (154)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (155)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (156)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (157)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (158)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (159)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (160)
Youth have voice in Rotorua lakes strategy
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (161)
Regional Land Transport Strategy adopted
RENA update from Maritime NZ (162)
Beach access update from Maritime NZ
RENA update from Maritime NZ (163)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (164)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (165)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (166)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (167)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (168)
RENA Boating exclusion zone reduced (169)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (170)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (171)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (172)
More buses on Te Puke - Tauranga bus route
New contract for East Coast Bus Service
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (173)
Otonga students host sustainability hui
RENA update from Maritime NZ (174)
Report on potential lake actions released
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (175)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (176)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (177)
Bay of Plenty moving in the right direction
RENA Penguins released - Video footage
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (178)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (180)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (179)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (181)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (182)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (183)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (184)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (185)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (186)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (187)
Stay safe on the water this summer
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (188)
October 2011
RENA update from Maritime NZ (131)
RENA Press Conference Video (132)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (133)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (134)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (135)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (136)
Fireworks cancelled to protect recovering penguins
Support for Tauranga businesses affected by Rena
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (137)
Regional council performace and achievements set out in annual report
Heavy rain expected in the next 24 hours
Farming profitability through climate change
Cargo ship grounded near Tauranga 01
RENA Cargo ship videos 02
Draft Plan for the Region's public transport now available
Cargo ship photographs 03
RENA response managed by Maritime NZ 04
RENA oil leakage confimed 05
RENA On-water assessments underway 06
RENA photographs - 6 Oct 6.30am 07
RENA exclusion zone still in force 08
RENA Wildlife Response 09
RENA Notices Issued 10
RENA Response Escalates 11
Councils sign collaborative agreement
RENA - Further support has arrived 12
RENA Press Conference Videos 14
RENA On-water operations to collect oil 13
RENA Wildlife affected by oil 15
RENA 3D Map of Astrolabe Reef 16
RENA Response Expands
RENA More resources mobilised 18
RENA More oil experts arrive 19
RENA Observation flight details 20
RENA Latest photos from the oil spill 21
RENA Salvage response 22
RENA Oil recovery teams on the water 23
RENA Two vessels out on the water 24
Public Health Advisory: Vigilance required if collecting seafood in Bay of Plenty
RENA Latest update from Maritime NZ 26
RENA Full operations update 25
RENA Oil on beaches - public advice 27
Boating exclusion zone extended
RENA Regional Council supports the Rena response 29
How you can help
RENA Monday Press Conference Video 31
RENA Response Update - 11 Oct
RENA Response update - Tuesday morning
Photographs and diagrams of Rena grounding
RENA Response update 35
Public briefing tonight - Tuesday 11 Oct
Please stay off beaches
Public Health Advice
Heavy rain expected in eastern Bay
RENA Press Conference Video Clips 36
RENA Response update 37
RENA response update 38
RENA Containers come adrift
RENA Master of grounded vessel charged 40
RENA photos 12 October 41
Council continues to monitor weather situation
RENA Media update video footage 42
RENA Avoid oil smell near beaches 43
Rena exclusion zone extended
RENA Community Meeting Schedule 67
Full list of Rena news items
RENA Maritime NZ Update (46)
RENA Press Conference Videos (47)
RENA Second Officer Charged (48)
Rena update from Maritime New Zealand (49)
Beach clean-up volunteer registration
Tarawera residents invited to discuss lake issues
Resource management hearings held on marae
RENA Volunteers urged to register (50) (1)
Public notice - Beach access restricted
Public meeting for Waihi Beach
RENA update from Maritime NZ (51)
Care Groups to benefit
NZ Defence force continue to assist
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (54)
RENA Statement by Owner (52)
RENA Press Conference Videos (53)
RENA Friday morning update (55)
RENA Volunteers ramping up response (56)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (58)
RENA Tauranga boat ramps closed (59)
RENA Press Conference Videos (60)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (61)
RENA Martime NZ Update 62
Eastern Bay mayors urge community to work together
RENA Maritime NZ Update (63)
RENA all Tauranga recreational boat ramps closed (64)
Eastern Bay of Plenty training sessions
RENA Maritime NZ update (64)
RENA Maritime NZ update (65)
RENA Maritime NZ update (66)
RENA Press conference videos (68)
RENA Maritime NZ update (69)
RENA Maritime New Zealand update (70)
RENA Maritime NZ update (71)
RENA Tauranga boat ramps open (72)
RENA Reports that Rena is breaking up are incorrect (73)
RENA Press Conference Video (74)
RENA Update from Maritime NZ (75)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (76)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (77)
RENA Photos at the Incident Control Centre (78)
RENA Press Conference Videos (79)
RENA Maritime NZ update (80)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (81)
Land Use Futures Board to be disbanded
RENA Maritime NZ Update (82)
RENA How you can help
RENA Maritime NZ Update (83)
How you can help with the Rena response
RENA Maritime NZ update (84)
RENA Volunteer Information Video
RENA Maritime NZ Update (85)
Regional Council outlines land use policy
RENA 20 October Media Conference (86)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (87)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (88)
RENA Latest info from Public Health (89)
RENA Maritime NZ update (90)
RENA Boating exclusion zone reduced (91)
RENA 21 October Media Conference
RENA Maritime NZ update (93)
RENA Maritime NZ update (94)
RENA Stay out of the water (95)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (96)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (97)
RENA 22 October Media Conference (98)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (99)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (100)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (101)
RENA 23 October Media Conference (102)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (102)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (104)
RENA Oiled seals information (105)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (106)
RENA 24 October Media Conference (107)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (108)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (109)
Maori capability conference postponed
RENA Maritime NZ Update (110)
RENA Total of 645 tonnes of oil removed (111)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (112)
RENA 26 October Media Conference (114)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (113)
Farmers to use emergency milk disposal option
RENA Maritime NZ Update (115)
RENA Maritime NZ update (116)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (117)
RENA 27 October Media Conference (118)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (119)
RENA update from Maritime NZ (120)
RENA Maritime NZ Update (121)
Schelde Trader loses power leaving Port
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June 2011
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Kindy gets award
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Algal levels reduced at Rotoiti
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Weed cordon installed at Lake Okataina
Regional council approves draft annual plan
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New environmental fund launched in Bay of Plenty
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Environment Canterbury appoints experienced chief executive
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Toxic Shellfish Warning Lifted
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Work on groyne to begin on Monday
Draft Annual Plan
Kindy kids achieve gold Enviroschools award
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Former Chairman remembered
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Survey shows harbour recreation opportunities revered
Race Relations Commissioner on Maori seats in local government
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Tauranga Bay Hopper timetables change this Sunday
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Mashup competition a first for Bay
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Ed Sheeran (2/8-11)
Contest Name: Ed Sheeran Giveaway (the "Contest")
Station(s): KHTS/Channel 933 (the "Station")
Station(s) Address: 9660 Granite Ridge Drive San Diego, CA 92123
Telephone: (858) 292-2000
Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc. its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (together, the "Company"), will conduct the Contest substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:
The Company may conduct the Contest concurrently and simultaneously on several participating radio stations owned and not owned by the Company, and in various States, and the Company may add or remove participating stations or change call letters of any participating station at any time during the Contest as announced on the affected station. Participating stations are listed above.
1. Description of Contest/Participation.
A. Dates of Contest: The Contest will begin February 08 2013 and end on or about February 11, 2013.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.
B. How to Enter/Play: Listen to the station this weekend between Friday, February 8, 2013 and Monday, February 11, 2013 for the cue to call in and be the specified caller (by the DJ/Station) to the Station's contest line at 619/858/760-570-1933. The correct caller wins the prize described below.
2. Prize(s). The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are:
Prize: (2) pair of passes into Frankie and Geena's Pre Valentine's Day Lunch featuring performing artist Ed Sheeran in the Channel 933 Daphne's iHeartRadio Music Lounge on Tuesday, February 12th at 3pm courtesy of Atlantic Records! Enjoy an intimate performance, meet and greet, and food from Daphne's California Greek!
(Approx. prize value $00.00).
Prizes provided by Atlantic Records.
Prize(s). The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. All prizes must be redeemed from the Station within 30 days of the contest end date unless otherwise stated in the contest's official rules. Certain prizes are date specific (i.e. concerts, trips) and the winner or winners must be available on the dates specified. If a winner fails to pick up a dated prize in time to redeem the benefit, the winner forfeits the prize and no other prize will be awarded in its place. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, the Company reserves the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award that winner's prize, in its sole discretion. Prizes can be picked up at The Company business office (address above) between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:30PM only. The Company business office will be closed on weekends, and all major holidays. If you are picking up a prize for yourself, or as a proxy for other winners at The Company business office, you will be limited to picking up for no more than three people total at any given time (per person, per household).
Winner agrees to accept all blackout dates, space availability requirements, etc. established by The Company's prize partner(s), such as hotels, airlines, trains, ships, etc. Winner agrees that acceptance of any trip taken as a prize from The Company does so entirely upon their own initiative, risk, and responsibility. If the trip requires traveling outside the United States, the winner, upon winning the prize, must have a valid US passport. If the winner does not have a valid US passport upon winning the prize, the trip may be forfeited. If concerts, movie screenings, events or other ticketed sources of entertainment have been awarded as a prize and the concert, movie or ticketed event is postponed, rained out, overbooked or canceled, or for other reasons beyond The Company's control does not occur, The Company will not be responsible for replacing the prize.
Prize winners must execute and sign the acceptance of rules and regulations form, a W-9, present a clear and readable photocopy of legal documents showing California residence and social security number, and any additionally required forms before a prize may be picked up at The Company business office and/or mailed. If a prize is mailed to a winner at their request, the winner understands that The Company will send it via US Postal Service and is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misdirected mail, and that the prize cannot be replaced if it is not received by the winner.
3. Eligibility and Limitations. Participants and winner(s) must be legal U.S. residents, at least 18-years old as determined by The Company and reside in the Station's Total Survey Area (TSA). The age limit could vary from contest to contest as determined by the Station, please refer to each contest's official rules. Participants and winners must reside in the Station's Total Survey Area (TSA). If the contest is open to minors, a parent or guardian of any participant who is a minor must sign a release on behalf of the minor to be eligible to receive a prize, but the Company reserves the right to refuse to award a prize to or on behalf of any minor. Unless otherwise stated in the official contest rules, only one (1) entry per person. Only one (1) prize per household for the Contest for any thirty (30) day period. If the contest involves listener participation by voting for a contest participant on the station's website then the voting is limited to one vote per person. If a contestant receives multiple and/or irregular votes from the same user or users, regardless of the source, the Station reserves the right to disqualify the contestant in its sole discretion. Employees of the Company, the Contest's participating sponsors and their advertising agencies, employees of other radio or television stations, and members of the immediate family of any such persons are not eligible to participate and win. The term "immediate family" includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as "in-laws," or by current or past marriage(s), remarriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household whether or not related.
4. Tampering and Delivery Disclaimer. (a) The Company, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify and prohibit from participating any person, who The Company determines (in its sole discretion) is or is attempting to: (i) tamper with The Company's Website and/or any part of the Contest; (ii) attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices, (iii) intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other participants or The Company's Agents; and/or (iv) otherwise violating these Official Rules or the Terms of Use of The Company's Website. (b) ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE (OR ANY PART THEREOF) OR UNDERMINE THE OPERATION OF THIS CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD ANY SUCH ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE COMPANY AND ITS LICENSEES (IF ANY) RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER AVAILABLE REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. EACH ENTRANT (OR, IF THE ENTRANT IS NOT OF AGE OF MAJORITY IN HIS/HER STATE OF RESIDENCE, THE LEGAL GUARDIANS THEREOF) AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS AGENTS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES AND/OR LIABILITIES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES) THAT MAY BE ASSERTED AGAINST OR INCURRED BY ANY OF THEM AT ANY TIME, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE THEREOF, AND/OR BY ENTRANT'S BREACHES OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR COVENANTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST. If, in The Company's opinion, there is any suspected or actual evidence of fraud, electronic or non-electronic tampering or unauthorized intervention with any portion of this Contest, or if fraud or technical difficulties of any sort (e.g., computer viruses, bugs) compromise the integrity of the Contest, The Company reserves the right to void suspect Entry and/or evaluations and/or terminate the Contest and award the Prize in its sole discretion. The use of any automated launching or entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the participant to automatically enter or evaluate repeatedly is prohibited. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an entrant based on an email address, the entry in question may be disqualified. For all contests the Company disclaims all liability for any delays, misdelivery, loss, or failure in the delivery of any item sent by mail, courier, express, electronic transmission, or other delivery method.
The Company is not responsible for mechanical, technical, electronic, communications, telephone, computer, hardware or software errors, malfunctions or failures of any kind, including: failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed transmission of online entries, traffic congestion on telephone lines, the Internet or at any website or lost or unavailable network connections which may limit an online entrant's ability to participate in the Contest, and any injury or damage to entrant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in or downloading any information necessary to participate in the Contest. If a contest is a call in to win contest and/or a telephone is needed to participate in the Contest, participants are restricted to the use of ordinary telephone equipment. Participants that enable the "Caller ID" block function will not be allowed to participate unless they enter their correct area code and telephone number if prompted, or disable the features inhibiting their participation in the Contest. Participants using equipment not set up for toll free phone exchanges (800, 888, 877, 866, etc.) may experience call connection problems. The Company disclaims all liability for the inability of a participant to complete or continue a telephone call due to equipment malfunction, busy lines, inadvertent disconnections, acts beyond the Company's control, or otherwise. Any entry forms in a register-to-win contest must be handwritten. Photocopies or mechanical reproductions of any entry forms are not permitted.
5. Voting Contests. By participating in the voting portion of any contest, each voting participant agrees to be bound by the official contest rules. Voting is limited to one vote per verified email address. If an entrant receives multiple and/or irregular votes or multiple votes from the same user or users, including but not limited to, votes generated by a robotic, programmed, script, macro, other automated means or other source, the Station reserves the right to disqualify the entrant in its sole discretion. If the contest includes the use of an internet tool and the internet voting process fails to operate properly or appears to be tampered with or tainted with errors, fraud or unfair practices, the Company reserves the right to use another means to determine the winner(s), i.e. random selection or appointing a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.
6. Publicity; Use of Personal Information. By participating, where allowed by law, all participants and winner(s) grant the Company exclusive permission to use their names, characters, photographs, voices, and likenesses in connection with promotion of this and other contests and waive any claims to royalty, right, or remuneration for such use. By participating in the Contest, where allowed by law, participants agree that the Company may disclose personal information obtained from participants in the Contest to third parties and use such information for marketing and other purposes.
7. Consumer Created Content. If the entry for the contest includes any creative material from the participant, including but not limited to, consumer created content, by submitting your entry: (1) you agree that your disclosure is gratuitous, unsolicited and without restriction and will not place the company or contest sponsors under any fiduciary or other obligation, that the company is free to disclose the ideas on a non-confidential basis to anyone or otherwise use the ideas without any additional compensation to you; (2) you acknowledge that, by acceptance of your submission, the company and contest sponsors do not waive any rights to use similar or related ideas previously known to sponsor, or developed by their employees, or obtained from sources other than you; (3) you are verifying that you are the owner and producer of the submitted material and that no third party ownership rights exist to any material submitted, and (4) you are hereby granting the company and the station a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable (through multiple tiers) right and license to use, publish, reproduce, display, perform, adapt, modify, distribute, have distributed and promote such content in any form, in all media now known or hereinafter created, anywhere in the world, for any purpose.
8. Release. By participating in the Contest, each participant and winner waives any and all claims of liability against the Company, its employees and agents, the Contest's sponsors and their respective employees and agents, for any personal injury or loss which may occur from the conduct of, or participation in, the Contest, or from the use of any prize. In order to receive a prize, participants must sign an official waiver form provided by the Company.
9. Taxes. Any valuation of the prize(s) stated above is based on available information provided to the Company, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize(s) which are not specifically provided for in the official rules. Each winner must provide the Company with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Any person winning over $600 in prizes from the Company will receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
10. Conduct and Decisions. By participating in the Contest, participants agree to be bound by the decisions of Company personnel. Persons who violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in the Contest, or obtain winner status using fraudulent means will be disqualified. Unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, harassing or threatening behavior is prohibited. The Company will interpret these rules and resolve any disputes, conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules or the Contest and the Company's decisions concerning such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the Contest is affected by human error, any mechanical malfunctions or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of the Company, the Company reserves the right to terminate this Contest, or make such other decisions regarding the outcome as the Company deems appropriate. All decisions will be made by the Company and are final. The Company may waive any of these rules in its sole discretion. Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to deliberately circumvent, disrupt, damage or undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Company reserve the right to seek civil and/or criminal prosecution and/or damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.
11. Miscellaneous. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. Each winner must submit proof of eligibility and sign the Company's release form to claim the prize. The Company may substitute prizes, amend the rules or discontinue the Contest at any time as announced on the Station(s). The Company disclaims any responsibility to notify participants of any aspect related to the conduct of the Contest. For a copy of the rules, or where required by law, a list of winners, visit the business office of the Station during normal business hours or visit the Station's website. All entries become the property of the Company and will not be returned.
12. Compliance with Law. The conduct of the Contest is governed by the applicable laws of the United States of America, which take precedence over any rule to the contrary herein. Station(s) shall follow the applicable laws for conducting contests, including notice to the state attorney general or consumer affairs office, posting of a prize bond, furnishing lists of winners, running specific on-air disclaimers, providing specific written information about the Contest, etc. as required by local and state law.

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