Council

Murray-Benge aims to scrap regional council

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Cycleway, kiwifruit fix on Dally’s election list

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Black Clash returns to Bay Oval next year

The clash of New Zealand‘s sporting titans returns to Mount Maunganui this summer. Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Hot Springs Spas T20 Black Clash,... Read More

Forums launched to guide WBOP’s future growth

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayor

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Young at Heart Festival returns to Tauranga

The Tauranga City Council is partnering with Envirohub Bay of Plenty to bring this year's Young at Heart Festival to life. From October 1-8, the week of community-led... Read More

Mayoral candidate vows council culture reform

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Whakatāne Council TikTok dance video goes viral

Whakatāne District Council staff have busted out some racy dance moves in a video aimed at raising voter awareness, clocking more than 133,000 views on... Read More

Risque council dance moves become TikTok hit

Whakatāne District Council staff have busted out some racy dance moves in a video aimed at raising voter awareness, clocking more than 133,000 views on TikTok... Read More

Mayor backs redesigned aquatic centre project

Tauranga City Council has confirmed its intention to progress with a redesigned Memorial Park Aquatic Centre to be built on the site of the existing Memorial... Read More

Mayoral hopeful backs Ōmokoroa school

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Gymnastics nationals return to Tauranga in 2026

Tauranga will again play host to New Zealand's premier gymnastics event when the 2026 Xtreme Productive Gymnastics Nationals return to Mercury Baypark in the... Read More