News ~ Pānui

It was certainly not an April fool hoax when Dr Andrew Swales from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Taihoro...

After dedicating 15 years of his professional life to Ōhiwa Harbour Tim Senior has retired. From the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's...

A new survey of the mussel beds conducted by Kura Paul-Burke and her team in December 2024, has revealed that there are 45 million...

Despite many years of predator control, rats are still finding Uretara Island an attractive feeding ground. Rats prey on eggs, chicks and...

Nearly 3,000 birds were recorded when Birds New Zealand conducted its latest, bi-annual bird count at Ōhiwa in early November 2024. Birds...

'A new rāhui has been declared for Ōhiwa Harbour and adjacent beaches

A rāhui was placed on Ōhiwa Harbour until further notice as the search continued for a 48-year old man who jumped into the harbour near...

The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries has imposed a two-year closure over part of the mussel/kuku beds in Ōhiwa Harbour from 13 November...

Kūtai, or kuku (green lipped mussel) beds were once extensive in the harbour’s main channels. Whether due to overharvesting,...