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SBY19 Climate Change Speaker's Forum Video

28 June 2019

The month of March saw a number of events held around the region under the Sustainable Backyards banner.

Check out the enthralling Sustainable Backyards 2019 Climate Change Speaker's Forum video featuring words of wisdom from Reon Tuanau, Rod Oram, Mike Joy, Chris Battershill, Bruce Clarkson, David Hall and Chlöe Swarbrick.

For more information on Sustainable Backyards, visit the EnviroHub website.

Priority 1 July 2019 Newsletter
Bay of Connections July 2019 update
Resource Wise Community Fund to boost local waste reduction projects
Council pledge donation toward vital heart monitoring equipment
Taupo Pre-election Report now available
Appointment of Ministry of Maori Development Chief Executive
Manuka to help clean up local waterways
Step forward for Tauranga Cycle Plan
Governor General visits Rotorua
Port of Tauranga economic success benefits all New Zealanders
Comprehensive overhaul of the RMA
Plummers Point Connection cycleway opening
External funding supported for Whakatane Skate Park extension
School Strike 4 Climate organisers give politicians a serve
Plastic Free July sparks Rotorua sustainability talks
Awatarariki managed retreat funding confirmed
Consensus reached on reducing agricultural emissions
Health warning on Waikato River lifted
Kaingaroa community looks to a new future through housing project
Around 100 sustainable land and water resources now available on MfE partner website
12 million to improve visitor experiences across Aotearoa
Have your say on new rules for medicinal cannabis
New information sharing powers under the Oranga Tamariki Act
Collaboration sees Rotorua rangatahi get rugby tickets
LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards: Opotiki front and centre
Huge boost to Taupo District from Provincial Growth Fund
Minister Shane Jones visits key project sites in Rotorua
Maori realising land aspirations through the One Billion Trees programme
Extra support for DHBs to help with the costs of building new facilities
Roadmap for reinvigorating local democracy launched
Boost for marae at the centre of communities
Prod Comm report spports LGNZ call for funding and financing revamp
Opotiki District Council Annual Plan Adopted
Fare-free school bus trial given green light by Regional Counci
Whakatane District Council Annual Plan 2019/20 adopted
Community opening of new and improved Kopurererua Valley track
Bay of Plenty is the latest region to declare a climate emergency
Major PGF investment to help address NZ plastics challenges
Building national pride and celebrating Kiwi culture through Major Events
Priority One News June 2019
Partnership progresses funding application in Whakatane
Public Service undergoes biggest shake-up in 30 years
Bay of Plenty leaders told to declare climate change emergency
New funding to put people at the heart of NZ emergency management system
Experienced tourism operators join Destination Great Lake Taupo Board
Awards call for biosecurity champions
Better information sharing to keep victims of family violence safer
Volunteers needed to create cleaner waterways
Dairy industry receives boost with 25 million sustainable innovation programme
Tauranga City Council review confirms shortage of developable land
Maori Housing in the spotlight at housing awards
Rotorua child equity programme
BOPRC outline Port benefit to Upper North Island Supply Chain
Paengaroa - Rotoiti cycle trail officially opens
LGNZ EXCELLENCE wards showcase outstanding leadership by local councils
Wellbeing budget promises encourage local government
Annual Community Survey to begin in Whakatane
Environmental monitoring under the spotlight
Wellbeing Budget 2019 investment in MSD
Maori Wellbeing Package
LGNZ see potential in new urban development authority
Tauranga transport projects funding update
Tauranga reserves one plan to manage them all
Regional Council endorses regional development refresh
4 million to strengthen Maori science connections
Upgrading our free trade agreement with ASEAN and Australia - call for submissions
New negotiations for a Digital Economy Partnership Agreement - call for submissions
Budget investment in family violence and sexual violence initiatives
PGF investment in Eastern Bay horticulture expansion and jobs
Delivering a better freedom camping system for all
Rotorua pre-election report to include community wellbeing focus
MFE welcomes new faces to the executive leadership team
Unconditional Agreement to purchase strategic leasehold sites
New Zealand part of global decision to restrict shipments of hard-to-recycle plastic waste to poorer countries
Oranga Tamariki Review of Financial Assistance for Caregivers
Local government encouraged by national recycling plan
Government plan to recharge recycling
Bay of Connections Update - May 2019
Grants for Children and Families Research
Infrastructure Pipeline Launched
Reinstated well-beings endorse councils community focus
Zero Carbon Bill welcomed by LGNZ
TECT Park Takes Top National Award
Taupo District Mayor says enough is enough
Te Whare Taonga o Taketake wins architecture award
Mobile phone use focus for Road Safety Week
Taupo Council chooses to sign climate change declaration
Priority 1 April 2019 Newsletter
Early insights into use of restricted drugs
Opotiki Council releases Annual Plan information document
Kokako Project Shows Council Community Funding at Work
Western BOP Community Insights Laboratory
Expansion of Construction programme to upskill people on benefit
Job advertisements rise by 1.2 per cent in the March 2019 quarter
March 2019 benefit fact sheets out now
Last two weeks to apply for Tauranga waste minimisation grant
Environment Aotearoa yardstick welcomed by LGNZ
New report signals nine top environmental issues facing New Zealand
Proposed Emissions Trading Scheme improvements attract support
NEW PAENGAROA-OKERE CYCLE TRAIL OPENS FOR EASTER
Rotorua 2019/20 Annual Plan
Otumuheke Stream revitalisation project recognised on national stage
Rising greenhouse gas emissions show the need for action on climate change
Panel appointed to produce framework for national climate change risk assessment
Rotorua Lakes Council Te Ahurei recruitment drive underway
Fuse lowering to reduce flooding risk in Whakatane
New research provides insights about children at risk of adverse childhood experiences
MBIE Just Transitions Unit
Turangi Board chair stands down in favour of operational role
Safeguarding our children
New funding to make a splash improving water quality
National Climate Change Risk Assessment panel appointed
Farmers focused on climate change
Government backing deep tech start-ups
Edgecumbe flooding anniversary marked
COUNCIL INCREASES MONITORING OF FREEDOM CAMPING SITES
Council controlled organisations release half-yearly reports
Opotiki District Council April Panui
Priority 1 March Newsletter
The Urban Form and Transport Initiative
New funding to deal with agrichemical and farm waste
Taupo District Council reappoints chief executive
Rotorua to host first North Island GODZone event
Taupo takes some top honours in IRONMAN athletes choice awards
NEXT STEP IN BOUNDARY ALTERATION BETWEEN WESTERN BAY AND TAURANGA UNDERWAY
4 key questions from the Regional Council on the annual plan
Ministers priorities consultation on climate change
LGNZ says NZTA need to address the countrys investment needs
One Cup launched to reduce coffee cup waste
Virtual reality game developed to activate te reo Maori in sports
Renewable electricity generation rises as gas supply constrained
No new contracts for Tauranga transportation upgrade and safety projects until NZTA funding is secured
LGNZ Scrapping SHAs hamstrings housing
What does a good life for children and young people and youth wellbeing look like in Aotearoa
Tauranga impending housing shortage: developers urge collaboration to lobby Government
Great Ride Cycle Trail business case to move forward
WESTERN BAY COUNCIL SIGNS OFF DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN
OECD report highlights NZ lack of national sea level rise framework
New research offers insights into how mothers choose and use early childhood education
New land and sea vessel to improve maritime operations
Funding grants for regional cultural organisations open
Funding to back nature and save our wildlife
Symposium- NZ political system broken
Tourism Infrastructure Fund to open 1 March
Standards to make homes warm and dry released
Immigration NZ information seminar on people trafficking
Boots on the ground driving Eastern Bay development
New infrastructure body welcomed by local government
Tsunami Hikoi for Whakatane
Turangi to host Inter-Council Sports Tournament
Crown launches commitment to te reo Maori
2019/20 Annual Plan changes likely for Whakatane
Waiari Water Supply Scheme - Award of pipeline contract
Ministry of Youth Development Funding Open Now
Skills, trade and wellbeing key to building resilient economy
Colour-coded recycling bins come to Whakatane streets
Latest research on employment assistance out
Taupo District Council advertising chief executive role
Whats bubbling below us in Rotorua
MAYORAL MENTORING EMBRACED BY CALE
Rerewhakaaitu farmers managing nutrients to protect local lakes
14 billion of council infrastructure at risk from sea level rise
Insulation boost means more warm dry homes
Next steps in improving our response to family violence
Bay of Connections - January news update
First NZ Study on effects of screen-time on pre-school children
Rotorua tamariki get creative at play space workshop
Kids input to new playspace at the Rotorua Lakefront
Rotorua CBD summer safety campaign update
WANTED EBOP Project and Programme Manager
MISSING CYCLE TRAIL LINK GAINS NZTA FUNDING
Royal visit to bring economic benefit to Rotorua
Taupo wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful large town award
Opportunities for Opotiki regional economy to be shared
Independent voice on urban water welcomed
Tiaki Promise makes the call for greater guardianship of New Zealand
Impact-led business takes leap forward with new online platform
Every Voice Counts - Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy
Priority 1 October 2018 Newsletter
MSD New Investment Approach
New Zealand signs international declaration to cut plastic waste
3D mapping to enable better regional hazard, infrastructure planning
MIGRANT EXPO COMES TO BAY OF PLENTY
Putauaki Trust Kawerau Industrial Hub one step closer
Indigenous Biodiversity report released
Wastewater report supports call for targeted policy
Working together to make Southland carbon neutral
NZTA public information sessions this week
Climate Change Minister heads to Poland
Minister welcomes major air report
Tauranga City Council recommends new special housing area in Papamoa East
Marine Park site considered for new marine facility
Taupo wins bid to host 2020 IRONMAN World Championship
Walking our talk in transitioning to a low-emissions economy
Lakes DHB supports aspirations to improve air ambulance service
Housing First announcement for Rotorua
Information sharing to help prevent crime
Five Community Magistrates appointed
Councils, business vital partners in climate change adaptation
Fostering stronger indigenous business and trade links
New National Biodiversity Strategy needed
Interpretive panels tell Ohiwa story
Ministerial declaration on carbon markets
Taking action to improve water quality
Papakainga provides refuge in time of need
International global warming report lays out the critical challenge
Councils welcome new freshwater toolkit
Rotorua PGF Project Updates
43,000 MORE HOUSES NEEDED IN WESTERN BAY BY 2048
Tauranga City Council vision for growth unveiled
15,000 submissions on Zero Carbon Bill consultation publicly released
Development of a new Carers Strategy Action Plan
TE PUKE PLANS TO GET READY AND GET THROUGH
New Ministry brings leadership and focus to housing and urban development
Meet Jacqui Ferrel, General Manager, Tauranga Community Housing Trust
Greenprint for Whakatane tackles food sovereignty
Proposed Regional Pest Management Plan open for submissions
Predator Free Schools
Whakatane District Council Chief Executive appointment announced
River improvement targets exceeded
Water quantity plan change approved
New Performance Training Centre to open in Rotorua
Working with Pacific people
Eastern Bay schools join BikeReady initiative
WANTED: COMMUNITY CIVIL DEFENCE CHAMPIONS
WBOP Community Groups Gain Through Community Match Fund
Collaboration Drives Success
Tauranga has best quality of life, apart from the traffic
LGNZ work reveals billions at risk from sea level rise
Symposium explores challenges and opportunities of climate change
Discussion document on healthy homes standards released
A long-term approach recognised to transition to a low-emissions economy
Productivity Commission final report on the path to a low-emissions economy
More housing for whanau in Opotiki
Have Your Say on Trade for All
Priority 1 August 2018 Newsletter
Schools in Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay to benefit from 73m for major redevelopment
Taupo District 2050 growth strategy open for submissions
Wananga underway on the future of Maori education
Government to make life better for renters
Latest Infometrics update
Collaborative approach to wharf redevelopment in Whakatane
ALL-DAY CELEBRATIONS MARK KATIKATI LIBRARY OPENING
Stopbank completion marks major milestone in flood-repair project
Funding received for freedom camping initiatives in Tauranga
MSD trials work-readiness grant fund in Auckland
Councils back the Government waste work programme
Waste work programme to tackle tough problems
Holistic approach to wellbeing indicators
Western Bay Council Recieves funding for freedom camping
Construction underway for Rotoiti and Rotoma lakes
Better national reporting needed to understand compliance approaches to dairying
Boost for tourism infrastructure in hotspot regions
An Emissions Trading Scheme fit for purpose
Local government welcome Government action on single-use plastic bags
New directions for Social Housing
MAYORAL MENTORING REAPING REWARDS FOR CALE
Rotorua lakefront development concepts presented
Plastic-Free July a success in Taupo
Opotiki District Council staff take skills to Vanuatu
Whakapaewaka Bridge opens for walking and cycling
Rangatahi talk about suicide