Council

Council “radio silent” over loading bay - Hotelier

A Tauranga hotelier is pleased the council has agreed to put a loading bay outside his hotel but is frustrated by their lack of action. In January, Local Democracy... Read More

“Flat-out dumb”: Proposed speed limit criticised

A government-directed speed limit review that could make 75 per cent of Rotorua urban streets 30km/h is 'flat-out dumb” and an example of 'overreach”,... Read More

Councillor’s comments about Māori “mischievous”

A Western Bay of Plenty councillor's comments about the council's relationship with Māori have been labelled 'mischievous” by a senior staff member. Councillor... Read More

Council urged to bring in water diviner

An Ōhope man wants the council to loan him $10,000 to fly a water diviner over the district in a helicopter. Admitting it sounds like a 'somewhat strange idea”,... Read More

Rangitāiki Spillway design: Construction approved

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Councillors have approved increase in budget for the construction of the Rangitāiki Spillway, following overwhelming support from... Read More

Maiden voyage for shuttle service

The Waka Eastern Bay van took its first passengers on Monday, to an Eastern Bay Villages coffee morning at the Knox Presbyterian Church. Four members of Eastern... Read More

A lighter side of living in Tauranga

People wanting to learn how to live "lighter" are being invited to what is being described as an inspiration evening at Mercury Baypark. TEDx speaker, author... Read More

Tauranga split about commission’s performance–Poll

A recent poll has shown less than a third of people surveyed think Tauranga City commissioners are doing a good job. Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance commissioned... Read More

Smartgrowth predicts housing supply shortfall

It's estimated that between 37,000 and 43,000 new homes will need to be built to keep up with demand in the Western Bay of Plenty over the next 30 years. SmartGrowth's... Read More

Power line “taken out” by slip on Tauranga road

Many Bethlehem homes are being powered by a generator after a slip took out a power line on Cambridge Road yesterday evening. The road is currently closed between... Read More

Guide makes case for full restoration of museum

Rain or shine, Ann-Elisa Miles continues to share her passion for Rotorua's museum as a volunteer guide - despite the building having been closed since 2016. Now,... Read More

New council hub at the Mount officially opens

A hub designed to connect the Mount community with the council is officially open. The Mount Hub officially open its doors on Monday morning with a dawn blessing... Read More