Council

Road closure: Two-day detour as crews assess slip

An investigation into an underslip will close a section of Ōropi Rd, Tauranga, this week. Tauranga City Council said the slip was affecting the road shoulder... Read More

Mayor defends having $50k council car

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is defending his choice to drive a council car despite predecessors opting out. Taxpayers' Union investigations co-ordinator... Read More

Greerton Marist rugby fields reopen after floods

The 'lake” at Greerton Marist Rugby Club has finally dried up following heavy rain in March, allowing three of the club's four fields to reopen. The... Read More

Toilet tussle: Debate opens over loo location

A new round of public consultation is being carried out on the placement of a public toilet at Precious Family Reserve in Ōmokoroa, after criticism of how the... Read More

Original name restored to Tauranga reserve

Ōmanawa Falls Reserve will officially have its original name, Te Rere o Ōmanawa, restored. Tauranga City Council approved changing to the name given to... Read More

Tauranga Anzac: Times, locations and key changes

Anzac Day commemorations will be held across Tauranga this Saturday, April 25, marking one of New Zealand's most significant days of national remembrance. Tauranga... Read More

Mount businesses grill mayor over support

Mount Maunganui businesses facing ongoing financial pain after January's slip have demanded better council support and communication in a heated meeting. Mayor... Read More

Tsunami risk zones shift inland as maps updated

Tsunami evacuation zone maps have been updated across the coastal Bay of Plenty, with significant changes for some areas. Some zones that people should... Read More

Council seeks feedback on Cameron Rd upgrade plan

Public feedback is wanted on plans to upgrade a section of Cameron Rd between the Tauranga Hospital and racecourse. The project includes water service upgrades... Read More

'War zone-type situation at the marae'

Welcome Bay ward councillor Hautapu Baker spent the day helping clean up Maungatapu Marae and the Rangataua Sports and Cultural Club, which were badly hit by the... Read More

BOP councils split over future of regional cash

The future of Bay of Plenty Regional Council's more than $3 billion investment portfolio has drawn mixed opinion from submitters. The regional council has... Read More

Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions

A Mount Maunganui leader has accused the city council of excluding residents from plans to fix and reopen Mauao. Mount Maunganui Ratepayers, Residents and... Read More