Council

What’s the future of Te Puna Station Road?

Where do you stand on the future of Te Puna Station Road? Do you want Western Bay of Plenty District Council to re-open one lane to eastbound traffic, or keep... Read More

CBD reacts to paid parking rollout

Paid parking areas are set to expand in the city centre come November as part of council's Parking Management Plan. So what do people on the ground in the CBD... Read More

“A momentous day” as WBOP gets Māori wards

After a 12 year fight, mana whenua will get a seat at the table after the Western Bay of Plenty District Council voted to establish Māori wards at the next... Read More

Rural town footpaths riddled with ‘hazards’

A year after Rangitāiki ward councillor Gavin Dennis made a request for the repair of footpaths in Edgecumbe, Whakatāne District Council staff are investigating... Read More

Homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable

As the lake slowly creeps closer to her front door, a flooded Rotoehu homeowner fears future insurance claims won't be covered. It has been a year of 'truly... Read More

Councils to co-fund new bridge

Whakatāne District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council will be contributing 50-50 to the cost of a new bridge across a rural road in Thornton. The... Read More

Dune restoration by drone in Pāpāmoa

An aerial drone being used for spraying in the Pāpāmoa sand dunes has raised a concern from a resident. 'I went down to my local shop and found a notification... Read More

No prosecution for owner of aggressive dog

The owner of the dog that attacked and killed an elderly Maltese dog at The Heads in Whakatāne last month has been found and issued with infringements. No... Read More

Cameron Road Stage Two upgrade up for discussion

Achieving a balance between mana whenua and community values, providing more travel choices, increasing safety for all users and making changes that are better... Read More

Cameron Road works update

The new traffic lights at Fifteenth Avenue are now in place and in use. In the coming weeks, Tauranga City Council will return to work on all four corners... Read More

Fate of Tauranga Racecourse decided

Tauranga Racecourse is going to stay put - provided the land isn't going to be required for a new hospital. Tauranga City Council has confirmed they will... Read More

Former Tauranga councillor to be farewelled

Members of the Tauranga community are gathering today to mourn the passing of former Tauranga City Councillor Bill Faulkner. Bill was a prominent figure in... Read More