Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty Regional Council, which used the brand name Environment Bay of Plenty for a number of years, is the administrative body responsible for overseeing regional land use, environmental management and civil defence in the region. It also oversees local-tier governing councils for each of the territorial authorities. In 1989, Whakatane was selected as the seat for the regional council, as a compromise between the two dominant cities of Tauranga and Rotorua. Public health in New Zealand is broken into regions. The Bay of Plenty and Lakes district health boards have public health provided by Toi Te Ora -
Bay of Plenty Steamers The quarter finals were scrapped from 2009. Bay of Plenty would have mixed results in 2010. They would win seven of thirteen matches including a rare win in Wellington. Disappointing losses to Tasman and Northland would see Bay of Plenty finish in 6th position. In 2011 Bay of Plenty competed in the new reformatted ITM Cup Premiership. It was also Bay of Plenty's rugby centenary year. Bay of Plenty would have significant wins over Waikato (36–8), Wellington (32–0) and Canterbury (35–31) to see the Steamers finish 4th. However, due to the 2011 Rugby World Cup the semi-finals were scrapped. 2012