Kawerau District Council has managed to cut almost six per cent off its projected double-figure rates' rise - without cutting services. With over $1.5 million... Read More

Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki townships face inundation and flooding, while Kawerau is looking at increased fire risk, according to a climate change risk assessment... Read More

A shortage of doctors in Kawerau has been cited as one of the reasons for not adding 80 more homes to the district. Kawerau District Council heard submissions... Read More

A Katikati resident is dismayed at the sight of the Tauranga Presbyterian Cemetery on visiting it this week. 'On the 24th April I and my daughter visited the... Read More

Secret briefings for elected members are happening at more than half of Waikato and Bay of Plenty councils. It's happening at seven of the 12 councils, with... Read More

A proposal to double parking fees and have 200 more paid parks in Rotorua would see people parking further afield and walking into the CBD, one resident reckons. The... Read More

An Ōpōtiki District councillor is encouraging local sports teams to get their applications in on time for the Sports New Zealand Rural Travel Fund which is still... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty primary and intermediate school pupils are continuing to enjoy the opportunity to participate in sport and recreation events. A formal... Read More

A new, larger skate park is coming to Gordon Spratt Reserve in Pāpāmoa with a cool layout, smooth surfaces and features that will improve the skating experience... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum was presented with the region's first climate change risk assessment on Friday, highlighting just how significant and wide-ranging... Read More

Moturiki will be closed for two days this coming week. Moturiki, previously known as Leisure Island, will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27... Read More

Flooding, marine heatwaves, drought and landslides are among the key climate change risks for the Bay of Plenty, according to the region's first assessment report. The... Read More