Council

Expired and damaged car seats saved from landfill

Much loved and used car seats, boosters and capsules will get a second lease on life thanks to a collaborative effort with the Western Bay community. Over... Read More

New BOP tsunami maps: "blue means go"

'Blue means go” is one of the main differences people enjoying the Bay of Plenty coast will notice in the updated tsunami evacuation maps this summer.... Read More

Rating affirms council’s financial management

Western Bay of Plenty District Council continues to prove it can make sound financial decisions in tough economic times following its latest credit rating. For... Read More

Mount Hot Pools to close for two months

The Mount Hot Pools will be temporarily closed over the next two months for planned renewals and maintenance and will reopen in time for the busy Christmas... Read More

Rata/Totara Street intersection to close next week

Tauranga City Council is replacing an aging sewage pipeline under Rata Street, between the Nikau Crescent/Rata intersection and Totara St/Rata St intersection,... Read More

Road sealing back on for Rūātoki

Some of Bay of Plenty's dusty rural roads will be sealed this summer, reversing a decision to put the road sealing programme on hold to keep rates rises... Read More

Waihī Beach to elect new Community Board Member

Two people have put their hat in the ring to fill the vacant Waihī Beach Community Board seat at Waihī Beach. Don Ryan and Wayne Stevenson will vie for... Read More

Totara Street road works postponed

Road works scheduled for Totara Street have been postponed until November. The road works were due to start on Friday, September 29. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Supermarkets appeal alcohol restrictions

Foodstuffs North Island, the company that owns Four Square, New World, Pak'n Save and Liquorland brands, has lodged an appeal against the Eastern Bay's Provisional... Read More

Revamped Gordon Spratt skatepark ready to roll

The revamped Gordon Spratt Reserve skatepark is now open in Pāpāmoa. A community-led celebration of the refreshed skatepark was planned to take place this... Read More

Tauranga Art Gallery eyes tourists for funding

Tauranga Art Gallery could look to tourists for future funding. Gallery admission is free with a donation encouraged. The question of charging visitors was... Read More

Bark in the Park back for 2023

Bark in the Park is back for 2023, and everyone is invited to join the fun. This free event, run by the Tauranga City Council Animal Services team, is a... Read More