Council

Temporary Mauao closure to protect sites

To ensure the ongoing preservation of several historically and culturally significant locations on Mauao, a temporary closure is required next week says Tauranga... Read More

Waihī grave vandalism upsets veterans‘ families

The ongoing vandalism of service plaques and headstones in the services section of the Waihī Cemetery is very upsetting to the families of those service people... Read More

Making Ōtūmoetai Peninsula safer for everyone

Big changes are being proposed for the Ōtūmoetai Peninsula to make it safer and easier for people to walk, cycle and catch a bus around their neighbourhoods... Read More

Community fed up with ‘paru’ water

Kawerau District Council has been under fire from its community recently about the colour of its tap water. Ongoing issues with discoloration in the Kawerau water... Read More

Independent panel for Western Bay housing issues

The new home building rules for Western Bay's two fastest growing towns is back on the agenda with an independent panel appointed. The new housing density rules... Read More

BOP buses to be free for children and teens

Bus fares in the Bay of Plenty will be free for anyone aged 18 or under from July 1. Currently, buses are free for children five and under and free for 6 to... Read More

Waihī Beach stormwater info sessions open to all

In the aftermath of the recent floods, Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting everyone to come and talk with the Council team about stormwater in Waihī... Read More

Wastewater overflow at Mount Maunganui

A blocked sewer connection in the vicinity of 314 Maunganui Road at the Mount has resulted in a wastewater overflow. "This could have potentially impacted the... Read More

Kawerau residents fed up with dirty tap water

Residents in a Bay of Plenty town are fed up with their rusty brown tap water, which they say is nasty to drink, dirties washing and causes skin irritations. Kawerau... Read More

What‘s happening for Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023?

Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023 celebrations kick off this week, with a star-studded line-up of events to celebrate the Māori New Year. This year's programme embraces... Read More

Tauranga City road construction update

Tauranga City Council reports the majority of construction outside Academy Motor Inn at the 15th Ave intersection is now complete. Work will shift across the... Read More

Rotorua city contractors face more public abuse

Abuse faced by city workers in Rotorua has more than tripled with incidents including verbal and physical threats - and their boss believes the state of the economy... Read More