Council

Tour the world inside Western Bay Museum!

Western Bay Museum's latest exhibition ‘Treasures of Cultures' is like a large mirror reflecting the melting pot of people and families - their cultures,... Read More

Funding will shuttle BOP badminton to a new home

Badminton in Tauranga is closer to having a home of its own after receiving $5 million in funding. The funding from Tauranga City Council will help Bay of... Read More

Dog owners face $300 fines as registrations drop

Hundreds of Rotorua dog owners face $300 fines as the council cracks down on residents 'unwilling” to register their pets. The district has more than... Read More

Calls for gambling venues to shut, not move

Proposed changes to Tauranga's gambling policy will not reduce gambling harm, a public health representative says. Tauranga City Council is proposing to allow... Read More

Big Win: controversial $62m precinct plan shelved

Rotorua's council is moving to shelve controversial plans to put sportsfields and housing on a golf course as part of a $62 million proposal, with nearly... Read More

Tauranga's plan for the next 10 years

In 2021, Tauranga's commissioners made some big decisions. Three years later, they're committed to continuing the work they started. Commission Chair Anne... Read More

Al fresco dining fees proposed for Tauranga venues

Tauranga businesses want the council to make it easier for them to use the footpath, rather than adding more regulations. Tauranga City Council is proposing... Read More

Council approves Energy Events Centre repairs

Rotorua councillors this week decided to spend $40,000 to remove the distinctive - but corrosion-damaged - metal 'fins” from the facade of the Energy Events... Read More

Last week to have say on speed management plan

Do you care about the speed limits on the local roads you drive? If the answer is yes, be sure to share your views on Western Bay's draft Speed Management Plan.... Read More

Landslip repair work in Cambridge Road

Landslip repair work is continuing in Bethlehem this week. The work is being carried out at Cambridge Road near the St Andrews Drive roundabout. Cambridge... Read More

Storm recovery planting offering opportunities

A planting project for storm recovery in Fletcher Bay is giving youth opportunities in horticulture, as part of a grassroots employment programme in Thames-Coromandel. Four... Read More

Katikati’s newest community space opens

The ribbon around Katikati's newest community building has officially been cut. The purpose-built space at 33 Middlebrook Drive has been constructed by Western... Read More