Council

Opening council workshops a 'hard nut to crack'

The ombudsman's call to open council workshops is a 'hard nut to crack' a Western Bay councillor says. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Is the long-term plan advancing too hastily?

Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association is frustrated by the fast advances of Tauranga City Council's Long-Term Plan. 'The long-term plan is looking... Read More

Land return pivotal moment for Tauranga hapū

Two Tauranga hapū will be able to reconnect with their whenua with reserve land likely to be returned to them. Ngāi Te Ahi and Ngāti Hē are mana whenua... Read More

Tertiary students learning at the council

An opportunity to bring learnings from lectures into real-world experience has become a reality for 23 tertiary students who started summer internships and research... Read More

Rehabilitation work for No. 1 Road pending

Te Puke residents are being asked to hold on a bit longer for works to permanently widen and rehabilitate one of its busiest roads to improve safety. No.1... Read More

Council issues Spa Lodge dangerous building notice

Twenty people have been moved out of a Rotorua lodge issued two dangerous building notices in a week - the first for dead-bolting residents in at night. The... Read More

A 'living seawall' planned for Tauranga waterfront

Work has begun on a new ‘living seawall' that will attract marine plants and animals to the waterfront along The Strand in Tauranga city centre. The... Read More

Community garden will spring up in Mount suburb

Community gardens in a Mount Maunganui suburb are closer to flourishing after a long process to get them off, and out of, the ground. Omanu resident... Read More

Kicking off summer at Anzac Bay

Tucked away in the Western Bay of Plenty, the idyllic Anzac Bay is expected to welcome hundreds of attendees for the second year of the Anzac Bay Summer Kickoff... Read More

More funding options for community groups

Community groups will have more funding options available to them following a change to Tauranga City Council's Community Funding Policy. Council received 106... Read More

Dawn blessing to open Pāpāmoa Hills Upgrade

There's a new look and experience to be had at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park this summer. A blessing by mana whenua on Saturday officially... Read More

Paid parking extension delayed in Tauranga

Plans to extend paid parking in Tauranga's city centre have been deferred after a public outcry. Paid on-street parking was set to be extended from Third... Read More