Council

Roadworks and traffic these holidays

The state highways in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions will see congestion on peak travel days this summer as always, however if everyone leaves plenty... Read More

New coastline pathway in Mount Maunganui

The new Marine Parade coastal pathway in Mount Maunganui is now open. The pathway, which is located between Hopukiore (Mount Drury Reserve) and Oceanbeach... Read More

Progress on Katikati elder housing makeover

iLine Construction have the task of giving Katikati's Heron Crescent elder housing a makeover. The Mount Maunganui-based company have been awarded the design... Read More

Opening hours changes for council services

Opening times are temporarily changing for a number of Tauranga City Council services. Most Council offices will close at midday on Friday, December 22,... Read More

One pool gains while another drains

A pool facility that's served a Tauranga community for more than 50 years is to be replaced by a new aquatic centre over the other side of town. The move by... Read More

Concerns as $29m lake scheme goes ahead

Rotorua's council will continue connecting Lake Tarawera properties to its sewerage network despite a petition raising concerns about an 'open chequebook”... Read More

Avoiding fines in alcohol-free areas

Before you step out to socialise this New Year period, be sure to familiarise yourself with the alcohol-free areas that are in place across the city. Tauranga... Read More

Wairoa cycleway official blessing planned for 2024

Now that the Wairoa Cycleway is open, Tauranga City Council is reminding people to keep safety front of mind. The last 800-metre section of the new cycleway,... Read More

Attack leave beloved pet with 'horrific' injuries

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A Western Bay of Plenty man wants the dogs who attacked his border collie Molly, leaving 'horrifying"... Read More

Wayne Stevenson joins Waihī Beach Community Board

Former police officer Wayne Stevenson is looking forward to working with the community again. Accompanied by his wife, Cecilia Burgess, Wayne was formally... Read More

Light installation returns to Tauranga waterfront

The Shapes of Summer exhibition is once again set to light up Tauranga waterfront again, after taking the limelight last year. This year, renowned light artist... Read More

BOP boating rules open for feedback

People who love being out on the water are being urged to have their say about proposed changes to the boating rules for Bay of Plenty. The Draft Regional... Read More