Property

Power out in the East

Civil Defence in Whakatane is today focusing on re-opening roads and restoring water and waste water systems. Major highways remain closed and power is out this... Read More

Tauranga house prices plateau

LVR restrictions appear to have impacted the Tauranga housing market, according a report by QV. Prices continue to rise, but at a much slower rate, with home values... Read More

Thinking of renting out that spare room?

Renting out rooms on websites like Airbnb can be great little side earners, but ask yourself this question - have you told your insurance company? A Coromandel... Read More

First step for TECT business hub

A new Community Business Hub, led by the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust, has reached a significant milestone. A dawn karakia marking the beginning of site preparation... Read More

High confidence in Bay property market

Confidence in the Bay of Plenty's commercial and residential property markets remains high, with Tauranga/Mount Maunganui maintaining the top four ranking in the... Read More

New social housing model launched

Cabinet ministers were on hand to show government support for its new social housing model at a ceremonial function in Tauranga on Friday. From next month Accessible... Read More

Better deal for pensioners sought

Te Puke councillor Mike Lally believes tenants in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's pensioner flats deserve better. He says the council-owned flats in... Read More

Limited supply meets solid demand

A very strong market with limited supply in the kiwifruit sector has led to high prices for both green and gold orchards in the Bay of Plenty, reports REINZ. Similarly,... Read More

Why there were no Tauranga floods

After years of dealing with city flooding following every heavy rain event, council staff have been slow to take the credit for the Tauranga result following last... Read More

Regional rates rise reduced

The regional council's rates rise for the 2017/18 year has been reduced from a projected 8.5 per cent increase, to 6.6 per cent in the Annual Plan approved by regional... Read More

Growth blamed for rates rise

The Council is seeking public consultation on an Annual Plan involving an average rates increase of 3.8 per cent for households. For Tauranga homes it means a rates... Read More

Claim information for flood victims

Homeowners whose properties suffered damage from landslips or flooding, during the recent storms, have three months to lodge a claim with the Earthquake commission.... Read More