Organisers of a long-running market series are opposing council plans to reduce their summer bookings for Mount Maunganui's Coronation Park. The Little Big... Read More

Sightseers can once again enjoy sweeping views across the Western Bay and beyond, with a new viewing platform officially opened at the Minden Lookout. The... Read More

Residents across the Western Bay are being asked to weigh in on the future shape of local government. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has released... Read More

Non-intrusive survey work will begin this week along 15th Ave and Turret Rd as planning progresses on the 15th Ave to Welcome Bay upgrade. The $140 million... Read More

Former Kawerau mayor and current Bay of Plenty regional councillor Malcolm Campbell is being remembered as a man who fought tirelessly to improve lives in... Read More

Part of a cycle lane will be turned into parking as a one-way system trialled in Tauranga's CBD becomes permanent. Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular argued exchanging... Read More

Ōpōtiki Mayor David Moore does not believe amalgamation with other councils is going to lead to cost savings for ratepayers. 'If you look at one of the... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being invited to weigh in on how their council responds to changes to the way local government works. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tauranga councillors have backed major sports facility upgrades but said the projected costs were too high, asking staff for tighter cost control. A $350,000... Read More

Free Tree Day is set to return for its third year, giving Tauranga residents the chance to help grow the city's urban canopy by planting a free native tree at... Read More

New tolls will be explored for New Zealand's most-tolled region under a new agreement between Western Bay of Plenty councils and the Government. The long-discussed... Read More

A question mark has hung over Whakatāne District Council's former isite building since the visitor information service was relocated in late 2024. The move... Read More