Council

Five community events to farewell 2023!

Get ready for an epic New Year's Eve in Tauranga! Tauranga City Council is hosting five free family-friendly community celebrations in the CBD, Greerton, Pāpāmoa,... Read More

Pedalling paradise in the Western Bay

Whether you're an e-bike cruiser, lycra-clad fitness junkie, wrangling a biker gang of kids, or only in it for the coffee at the end - there's a bike ride for... Read More

Gifted pavers help improve accessibility

People riding mobility scooters are now smoothly humming along the new pathways at Ngati Kahu Hauora after clay pavers were gifted to the community health hub... Read More

Water hydrant flushing in Pāpāmoa East

Tauranga City Council's waters team will be back out in Pāpāmoa East over the next three days flushing water hydrants. This is part of the work they're... Read More

Walk your way through the Western Bay

Whether you're after a bush walk amongst totara and tui, a coastal trail or a beach hīkoi, the Western Bay's got it all. Summer is the perfect time to stretch... Read More

New toxic algae signage at Rotorua lakes

The temperature outside is increasing and so is the likelihood of algal blooms in local lakes. That's why Rotorua Lakes Council, in partnership... Read More

Roll through summer at Western Bay’s skateparks

Calling the young and the not-so-young - the Western Bay has a skatepark for you. With five skateparks and a skate pathway to choose from, you and your whānau... Read More

Tauranga's most unique dog names

Bacon, Broccoli, Coffee Bean, Long Black, Pixie Caramel, Sushi, Strawberry, Toast, Whiskey and Woodstock. No, those are not items on this week's shopping... Read More

Stop the spread of freshwater pests

'It's the responsibility of every lake user to follow the rules to prevent gold clam or any other freshwater pest from spreading to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes... Read More

Planning ahead for a great summer break

The summer holidays are one of the best times of the year and a time for celebration in the community. "To get the most out of the festive season, make sure... Read More

Meri Kirihimete from Mayor Denyer

Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council team are wishing everyone "Meri Kirihimete". "Kia ora, I want to take this opportunity to... Read More

Photo competition to reel in stunning Bay shots

Calling all happy snappers… Western Bay of Plenty District Council is fishing for photographs of your favourite places. From Waihī Beach to Ōtamarākau,... Read More