Fresh water community drop ins are continuing this week as part of a series of sessions across the Bay of Plenty region.

The 13 ‘Freshwater Management Units' – FMUs – are being held throughout April and May.

'This is a good time for you to give your feedback, because they are draft and have not been considered or adopted by your elected Councillors yet,” says a Bay of Plenty Regional Council spokesperson.

From January to March, council staff were out raising awareness about freshwater areas and meeting people at the Te Puke and Tauranga A&P shows, the Kuirau Park Market, Rangitaiki River Festival and Waka ama event at Lake Tikitapu.

A BOPRC Freshwater community drop in for Ohiwa Harbour is happening this evening Monday May 15 at the Nukuhou North Settlers Halle, SH2, Waimana.

Dates of freshwater community drop ins:

In 2025, anybody will be able to make formal submissions on the proposed plan changes and can be heard in front of an independent freshwater hearings panel.

Feedback ‘changes to freshwater management in the BOP' can be made online