Council

Four new CCTV cameras planned for Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty District Council continues to improve community safety and secure shared spaces across the rohe through its annual $50,000 CCTV Fund. Four... Read More

Mount Hot Pools ready for summer holiday season

The Mount Hot Pools is back open after its two-month closure for planned renewals and maintenance and has a busy summer holiday season planned. This popular... Read More

Repealing Three Waters a 'positive step' - Tolley

The Government's move to repeal the controversial Three Water legislation is seen as a positive step by Tauranga's leader. Tauranga City Council commission... Read More

Lakeland Queen owner told to build new jetty

For 36 years, the Lakeland Queen provided tourists and locals with opportunities to cruise and dine on Lake Rotorua. But for the last three, the iconic paddle... Read More

Hauraki Plains 100-year adaption plan launched

The work leading up to the launch of the next 100-year community resilience plan for the low lying areas of the Hauraki Plains is being described as a "labour... Read More

Council cadets graduate into permanent employment

Three young people are bringing newfound skills and confidence to permanent employment opportunities after recently graduating from Tauranga City Council's cadetship... Read More

Balance and progress sums up Western Bay’s year

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted its Annual Report, which shows Council is investing in the important things to help improve community well-being.... Read More

Public buses: Pets or no pets?

Pets on buses is up for public discussion down south, so would the same go up here in the north? Last week the Transport, Urban Development and Air Quality Committee... Read More

Hewletts Road railway crossing works complete

It is now safer for pedestrians and cyclists to use the Hewletts Road railway pedestrian level crossing, following the completion of safety improvements at the... Read More

Debate over council reports and maps

Tauranga City Council is being accused of incompetency after slope hazard warnings were added to property files based on outdated and inaccurate information.... Read More

Council Ōtūmoetai project moves to next stage

Tauranga City Council has approved a business case for the Accessible Streets for Ōtūmoetai project, which will go to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for funding... Read More

Permanent bridge on the way for No. 4 Road

A new permanent single span bridge will be built to replace the No. 4 Road bridge in Te Puke that was washed away during an extreme storm event in January. Western... Read More