Council

Supporting locals with breast cancer

Clean brisk air, laughter, fun, friends and whānau, endless stars, twinkling lights, and an adventure in the dark is awaiting those eager to take part in the... Read More

Rotorua Museum: Potential plan to cover the costs

Millions in Government funding will have to be paid back if Rotorua Lakes Council doesn't finish its full museum restoration, despite big cost rises, a meeting... Read More

Keeping power running during city centre work

The plans for transforming the Tauranga city centre and getting the heart of the city pumping are progressing, says Tauranga City Council. Te Manawataki o... Read More

Consultation on proposed speed management plan

Consultation opens today on Rotorua Lakes Council's draft Speed Management Plan. The plan aims at addressing safe and appropriate speed limits and supporting... Read More

Forgery-accused: Council's painstaking process

A Taupō man who allegedly forged the signatures of qualified engineers had involvement in 21 Rotorua properties, the council has found. A police investigation... Read More

Water back on after unexpected shut down

Update, 11.29am: Water is reported to be "back on" following an unplanned shut down in Tauranga South on Sunday morning that took residents by surprise. Tauranga... Read More

New space coming for Katikati community groups

Construction of a purpose-built community building is underway in Katikati. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is turning the partially vacant land at 33... Read More

Library hours over the weekend

Update, 8.45am Saturday July 15: Western Bay District Council libraries and Tauranga City libraries are open today as per normal operating hours. The Waihi Beach,... Read More

Funding for more CCTV cameras available

Communities with the need for extra camera surveillance are being encouraged to come forward. Applications are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More

Council: Maungatapu‘s long history of slip events

Tauranga homeowners affected by slips in Maungatapu are being urged to liaise with the insurers and EQC. Around 13 homes have been affected by slips in the Maungatapu... Read More

Regional Council urged to unlock valuable land

Tauranga's Urban Task Force are urging the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to act on the city's desperate housing shortage by unlocking any type of land that has... Read More

Pāpāmoa East to be connected to the motorway

Construction of a new interchange over the Tauranga Eastern Link will see Pāpāmoa East connected to the motorway and enable further development of the area. While... Read More