Bay of Plenty Regional Council has adopted amendments to its long-term plan despite a last-minute letter signed by the region's six mayors and council chief... Read More

'Status quo is not an option … We can drive the bus or be roadkill. This is our opportunity to lead the change.” That was Tauranga Mayor Mahé... Read More

Whakatōhea Mussels says it has invested in its wastewater system to ensure contamination that left a bad smell hanging over Ōpōtiki township never happens... Read More

An average rates rise of 7.2% has been set for Tauranga in the coming financial year. While lower than forecast, councillors said it was still too high and... Read More

A Bay of Plenty regional councillor has warned proposed Government rates caps could undermine future emergency management efforts. It comes after the council... Read More

The green pastures of the Waikato or the blue waters in the Bay of Plenty? That's the question posed by Thames-Coromandel District Council to its ratepayers... Read More

Tauranga City Council has signed a new strategic partnership with the University of Waikato, committing up to $2.4 million to boost student numbers and strengthen... Read More

Safer speed limits are being introduced outside Western Bay of Plenty schools, with the first stage of the council's new school speed sign programme now underway. Western... Read More

New funding for support services to help Tauranga's rough sleepers has been welcomed by community organisations. A $14.5 million package over the next year... Read More

Ōpōtiki District Council is lifting its borrowing cap by becoming a guarantor member of the Local Government Funding Agency. The decision, made at its June... Read More

Ōpōtiki District Council has officially adopted a new Climate Strategy and Action Plan, marking a major step forward to build resilience for the future. Severe... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's consultation on local government reform has drawn strong community engagement, with more than 450 submissions received... Read More