Council

Register your dog for your peace of mind

Has your dog got their shiny new yellow registration tag yet? Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging dog owners to get their new yellow dog tags... Read More

Rain warning lifted, but vigilance encouraged

After yet another wet few days, and with a new heavy rain watch in place for the Bay of Plenty from Saturday to Monday, Tauranga City Council is urging residents... Read More

Water shutdown impacting properties in Judea

There is currently an emergency water shutdown affecting Collingwood Street, Robins Road, Miden Court, Glambourne Way and Redmond Street in Judea. "The shutdown... Read More

Sweeping reforms for local government suggested

Tauranga is playing catch up on its infrastructure, whilst grappling with rapid growth and suggested reforms could help fund what the city needs. The Future for... Read More

Discoloured water from Greerton to city centre

Residents in the Te Papa peninsula, from Greerton to the City Centre, may be experiencing discoloured water in their taps this morning. According to Tauranga... Read More

Local Government review: what you need to know

A panel which spent two years reviewing the state of local government by talking to councils up and down the country has concluded a radical overhaul is needed. The... Read More

Joint venture to restore Waihī Estuary

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council and iwi collective Te Wahapū o Waihī are partnering to return 30ha of low-lying farmland to coastal wetland in an effort... Read More

Mauao closures postponed, so maunga reopened

Fog in Gisborne preventing a helicopter flight to Tauranga means that tree removal works scheduled to take place on Mauao this week have been postponed. This... Read More

Community safety plan sparks concern

A council-police community safety plan fails to address the root cause of crime - poverty, a councillor believes. Rotorua Lakes councillor Lani Kereopa has spoken... Read More

Western Bay: shining light on wonderful volunteers

To show appreciation for all the work that volunteers do in the district, Western Bay of Plenty District Council is celebrating National Volunteer Week with a... Read More

Regional council on track to reduce emissions

Despite setbacks, Bay of Plenty Regional Council says it is on track to reduce carbon emissions. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has completed its third... Read More

Battle of Te Ranga commemoration

On Wednesday, June 21, a significant date in Tauranga's history, a few hundred people are expected to gather at dawn at the Te Ranga battle site. The public are... Read More