Council

Wet weather slowing Katikati path progress

The accessible all-weather shared path in Katikati is coming, although there are now some delays due to the recent weather. "Our contractors can't pour concrete... Read More

Organic waste soon be collected from kerbsides

Rotorua residents will soon be able to dispose of food waste and grass clippings with a weekly kerbside collection, while general waste bins will be put roadside... Read More

Illegal effluent dumping prompts council warning

Reports of effluent being illegally dumped from trucks in three locations in the Matamata-Piako district have prompted calls for trucking companies and farmers... Read More

Man faces court over unreceived Links Avenue fines

A Tauranga man could be before the courts after discovering he owes $1800 worth of Links Avenue fines which have been billed to the wrong address. Ken Carter... Read More

Flooding on blind corner raising safety concerns

Residents of a road in Pyes Pa are concerned that a flood remaining on a blind corner from last week's deluge is a dangerous risk to motorists. 'Williams Road... Read More

Tauranga man to chair Local Government Forum

Matt Cowley is the new Chair of the Local Government Forum, a group of major business organisations with an interest in promoting efficient and effective local... Read More

Freshwater drop in sessions continue for BOP

Fresh water community drop ins are continuing this week as part of a series of sessions across the Bay of Plenty region. The 13 ‘Freshwater Management... Read More

Dive Crescent car park upgrade

The Dive Crescent off-street car park near Tauranga's city centre remains closed while upgrading of the parking and amenity in the area takes place. The upgrade... Read More

Free rainwater harvesting workshops

Tauranga City Council is offering four free workshops on the benefits of harvesting rainwater and how to choose a suitable rainwater tank for your needs. ... Read More

First high definition 3D maps of Waikato released

The first set of highly accurate 3D mapping data for the Waikato region has just been released and will be a 'gamechanger” for councils and the wider community. LiDAR... Read More

Future Tauranga development: get the basics right

Tauranga's Urban Task Force say their submissions on urban development highlight gaps between the desired outcomes of urban intensification and the reality of... Read More

Caution advised around Rotorua waterways

The effects of the very wet summer and continued rain are visible in the district's streams and lakes with water volumes reaching extremely high levels. Rotorua... Read More