Property

Housing rules shakeout talk

A shake out of some historic impediments to urban re-development in Tauranga is being promised as part of the process the draft Tauranga Urban Strategy through... Read More

Committee chokes on funding call

City Transformation Committee members have held off making a call on assigning planning funding to the proposed city museum, and left the issue ‘on the table'... Read More

Discoloured water after two mains break

Two water mains broke in the Otumoetai area causing some water discolouration to the network this morning. Tauranga City Council posted on Facebook last night that... Read More

Need great for more public housing

Further increases in the numbers of people waiting for public housing shows the urgent need to increase Housing NZ's stock, says Housing and Urban Development Minister... Read More

Aucklanders less interested in the Bay

Figures from realestate.co.nz show fewer listings in the Bay of Plenty, and less interest in the region from Auckland buyers. However, asking prices have continued... Read More

Demolition underway in Edgecumbe

Following some preparation over the Christmas break, removal and demolition works are now well underway College Road in Edgecumbe. The 12 properties and part-properties... Read More

Smiths farm connection settled

The alternative access to the Tauranga city council's Smiths Farm special housing area is approved, but won't be built until the New Zealand Transport Agency builds... Read More

Building more homes to ease pressure

Community housing provider Accessible Properties says they are committed to helping ease the pressure on housing in Tauranga by building more homes. The statement... Read More

Building boom tapers off for Christmas

Building consents issued for both Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty district tapered off slightly in December, but the annual growth is continuing. Following... Read More

Review of community halls ownership

Ownership of ratepayers assets now managed by Bay Venues Ltd is to be re-examined, according to a report on Bay Venues Ltd. The consultant's report, adopted by... Read More

Average house value nears $700,000 mark

Average house prices in Tauranga are approaching the $700,000 mark, according to the latest QV House Price Index statistics. Tauranga home values increased 3.2... Read More

More field crews helping storm response

Powerco has ramped up restoration efforts to get supply back on to regions affected by the storm. Field crews have been brought in from other areas to repair the... Read More