Council

Rotorua residents face possible 7.2% rates rise

A potential 7.2 per cent rates rise could be on the cards for Rotorua residents, but a ratepayer advocate believes the process toward setting it has been secretive. Elected... Read More

Rates rise on the cards for Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty residents could be facing a 7.41 per cent rates increase from July 1. This is 3.5 per cent higher than the 3.91 per cent increase the Western... Read More

Council approves Kawaha Point housing plans

Rotorua councillors have unanimously voted to progress plans to develop a section of council land for housing, with one calling it a 'no-brainer”. This... Read More

Concept to expand marina needs further buy-in

Whakatāne Yacht Club marina has 17 people on its waiting list for berths and is hoping for interest from 13 more to make an expansion financially viable. The... Read More

Concrete barrier moved off closed Coromandel roads

A big concrete barrier has been shoved down the hillside of a closed Coromandel road amid frustration over its closure. Part of Tapu-Coroglen Road, cutting straight... Read More

Housing: Council and club consider land proposal

More than 80 new houses on two adjoining sites, as well as a new sports field, could go ahead if a collaborative plan between the council and a sports club gets... Read More

Oruahine track on Mauao closed today

The Oruahine track on Mauao is closed today. Access to the summit of Mauao will still be possible via the Waikorire and Motukauri tracks. The closure of the... Read More

CAB joins Te Puke Library whānau

Te Puke residents are about to benefit from a world of knowledge and free, independent advisors getting a whole lot closer. The Citizens Advice Bureau is joining... Read More

Mobile recycling trailers adjust schedule to suit

Western Bay's mobile recycling trailers ‘Recyclosaurus Rex' and ‘Sustainabox' are changing their schedule for winter. After a successful summer of... Read More

Online webinar for Mount residents to have a say

An online webinar is providing one of many opportunities for Mount Maunganui residents to respond to Tauranga City Council's request for feedback and ideas... Read More

Council to lease premises at Mount Maunganui

A new community collaboration space will make it easier for Mount locals and visitors to connect with Tauranga City Council, to learn more about what's happening... Read More

Good Friday kerbside collections delayed a day

If your bin day is normally a Friday listen up, change is coming your way over the Easter weekend. All Western Bay of Plenty District Council kerbside collections... Read More