People often ask why there are dog-prohibited areas around Mount Maunganui, including on Mauao, Pilot Bay, Moturiki and Mount Main Beach. What is not commonly... Read More

If you are enjoying our freedom camping spots in the Western Bay these holidays, keep an eye out for council's friendly Summer Ambassadors. You might... Read More

Get ready to beat the heat and keep your loved ones safe from any pool-related incidents this summer. Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users... Read More

Young Western Bay bookhounds have sniffed out a Hairy Maclary classic as their top read for 2023. ‘Hairy Maclary, sit!' by Lynley Dodd was the top picture... Read More

After taking the limelight last year, the ‘Shapes of Summer' exhibition is once again set to light up Tauranga waterfront as the city centre switches on for... Read More

If you're planning to see the beautiful places in the Bay of Plenty this summer, it's important to know the rules and bylaws around freedom camping to avoid... Read More

One week in and Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries' famous Kia Kaha te Pānui - Summer Reading Challenge has already recorded more than 750 registrations.... Read More

A project to protect and enhance several environmentally significant areas in the Whakatāne District has been re-confirmed for the next five years. The Whakatāne... Read More

While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many, it can also create volumes of waste. Tauranga City Council's Sustainability and Waste... Read More

People preparing for the holiday season in the Western Bay are being urged to also prepare for any changes to kerbside collections. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

It's time to dust off your helmet for a series of free cycle tours in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa in 2024. The guided tours are all about empowering... Read More

Two key transformational Tauranga city centre projects are complete, just in time for Christmas. Stage two of the Dive Crescent car park and the new-look... Read More