Council

Making a difference for new arrivals

English Language Partners would like to acknowledge all of their 90 volunteer home tutors for the valuable work they do supporting the migrant community, on this... Read More

Mauao to close for tree removal this week

Work to remove eight large trees from the Pilot Bay side of Mauao is set to begin on Wednesday, which will help ensure the preservation of the landmark's "unique... Read More

Commissioners agree on long-term plan priorities

The plan for the next ten years and beyond in Tauranga hasn't changed much since Tauranga City Council Commissioners set off on an ambitious mission to address... Read More

An update on council‘s future office block

Despite a wet first half of the year, Tauranga City Council says the foundation and groundworks for their future office block at 90 Devonport Road are"progressing... Read More

Tauranga’s rates increase “appropriate“ - Selwood

Tauranga residents are facing a rates rise of 9.4 per cent from July, but the council was 'losing ground” as this was lower than the costs it was facing. Tauranga... Read More

Say “yello” and register your dog for 23/24

It's that time of year when our furry friends need to add a pop of colour to their collar. This year, Tauranga City Council is partnering with Taste of the Wild... Read More

WBOP rates rise: “People are hurting” – Councillor

A 7.04 per cent rates rise for Western Bay of Plenty residents is the 'prudent” thing to do according to the district's mayor. But other councillors say... Read More

Underpass all part of the great plan

It's a hole, a strategic hole, a $3.2 million strategic hole that will help make the city waterfront a more fun place to be. And it's been carved through the... Read More

FIFA Women‘s World Cup: Artists, athletes team up

Wāhine artists and athletes in Tauranga are scoring major funding goals in the countdown to kick-off. Tauranga City Council has been granted $240,000 from the... Read More

Changing source may improve water colour

Kawerau District Council says that after months of investigation, the cause of the brown water coming from people's taps is becoming clearer, and hopefully the... Read More

Blindzone demonstration an eye-opener for cyclists

Travel Safe and Share the Road are encouraging Tauranga cyclists to experience the road from a truck driver's perspective at the upcoming Blindzone demonstration. "Heavy... Read More

Rottweiler Chopper still faces uncertain future

The fate of Rottweiler Chopper, who bit a Tauranga vet, is still undecided after the judge reserved his decision during sentencing on Wednesday. The dog's owner... Read More