Council

Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour

Maritime teams are responding to an incident in Tauranga Harbour. "There is a suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour, north of Sulphur Point and around... Read More

Decorative pavers and cycle rails on Cameron Road

The Cameron Road Joint Venture team is continuing with jobs to tidy up the Cameron Road corridor this week. This includes the installation of cycle hold rails... Read More

Mahé Drysdale to stand for Mayor of Tauranga

Businessman and former Olympian Mahé Drysdale has announced his bid to be the next Mayor of Tauranga at the Tauranga City Council elections to be held... Read More

Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works

We are heading in to winter, and while it's darker and often wet, it's a good time to consider how the change of season can affect driving conditions by maintaining... Read More

Young voices headline Long Term Plan

'A perfect District is a District that has something for everyone... a perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words... Read More

SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road lane closures

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for 7 nights of southbound lane closures on the State Highway 29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. On Wednesday 22 May and Thursday... Read More

Budget 2024 invests in lifeguards and coastguard

Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand will continue to be able to keep people safe in, on, and around the water following a funding boost of... Read More

Boatie safety service axing questioned

A harbourmaster's email raises questions about the "minimal" consultation carried out when the Bay of Plenty Regional Council decided to axe a safety bar... Read More

Apartments won't create affordable homes-Developer

A Tauranga developer is concerned that proposed planning rules to increase building heights in Mount Maunganui won't create affordable homes. Tauranga City... Read More

Council nominations off to a slow start

Only 14 people have put their nominations in so far to stand in the Tauranga City Council elections. With a week to go until nominations close for the July... Read More

‘Blindsided’ by sewerage budget blowout

Two lakeside communities facing bills of up to $88,000 for a sewerage scheme say the council knew about a budget blowout three years ago - but residents were... Read More

Former Tauranga mayor may run again

Tauranga's former mayor Tenby Powell might run in this year's election but he's waiting to see who he could be working alongside. On July 20, the city will... Read More