Western Bay of Plenty's first urban dog park will officially open this week. This Saturday, October 14 from 10am, Te Puke's Dog Park at Lawrence Oliver Park... Read More

Whakatāne District Council has almost $59,000 left over from the redevelopment of its building. In a final report to council on the redevelopment last week,... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will more than double its elder housing stocks in Katikati thanks to a government funding boost. The council will... Read More

For many people, being homeless is not a choice and can happen to anyone at any time. During World Homeless Day today, people are being urged to remember... Read More

Mount Maunganui's unique beach vibe could be ruined by more housing, residents and businesses say. Concerns about traffic congestion, pollution and a... Read More

The Cameron Road/ Ninth Avenue east intersection access near Pak'nSave will be closed to traffic from 6am Monday, October 9 for three weeks, weather permitting,... Read More

It quickly became a popular haunt - a place for young people to hang out and shoot hoops, a council facility, a basketball half court opposite Bobby's on Dive... Read More

Neighbours of the Mount Maunganui Golf Club want plans to rezone some of its land for new houses to be rejected. The golf club wants to rezone 2780m2 of open... Read More

Tauranga City Council staff are cleaning more than 40 vandalised rubbish bins across the city which has seen Te Reo translations painted over. "The areas... Read More

Four options for a new bridge in Te Puke have been unveiled, but a permanent solution could still be 18 months away. About 30 Western Bay of Plenty properties... Read More

Neena Chauhan is ready to serve and give back to the Te Puke community. Surrounded by friends and whānau, Neena was formally sworn in as Te Puke's newest... Read More

Tauranga is short on homes, but building houses higher and denser will be 'difficult” due to infrastructure challenges. Tauranga City Council city planning... Read More