Council

Tauranga recognised in local government awards

Tauranga City Council is celebrating success following the LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards in Wellington. The council's ‘Joint Land Ownership... Read More

Council axes bid to trim flower bed budget

Beloved tulip beds and award-winning gardens have been saved from the shears after Rotorua councillors voted against trimming the city's beautification budget. It... Read More

Panel hears sad tales of alcohol harm

Children walking to school with no kai in their bellies are having to pass their parents queuing to buy alcohol from the liquor store. This was one of the heartbreaking... Read More

FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy to visit Tauranga

The FIFA Women's World Cup Original Trophy will make a stop in Tauranga on Sunday, June 18, as part of its tour around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Since starting... Read More

Western Bay could put off annual plan adoption

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is considering delaying adopting its annual plan for two months. The delay is to enable more time for property revaluations... Read More

Tauranga embraces sustainable living online

An online Zero Waste movement is here giving busy people the tools to reduce their environmental impact and live more sustainably. Tauranga City Council is giving... Read More

New native nursery to help restore hapū’s whenua

A hapū led native nursery could be set up on unused reserve land north of Katikati to help regenerate forest and reserves in the area. Ngati Te Wai hapū have... Read More

Boating grounding raises concerns

The grounding of a boat in the Te Puna Estuary has raised questions from local boaties about the condition and mooring of some of the more derelict vessels in... Read More

Work begins on city centre reserve project

Tauranga City Council has begun work on a new 'transformational project” for the city. Work is underway on the lookout from Tunks Reserve at the top of... Read More

Grove of trees tell poignant Tauranga story

The progression of construction along Cameron Road, Tauranga, is providing some points of interest along the way, as stories of Tauranga come into focus through... Read More

Keep an eye out for freshwater gold clams

On the water this weekend? The Ministry for Primary Industries needs our help to keep an eye out for a new-to-New Zealand clam species that was recently discovered... Read More

Magic of Matariki to come alive in Tauranga Moana

The community is invited to experience the magic of Matariki and usher in the Māori New Year with an exciting programme of Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023 events. From... Read More