Council

BOP regional council not consulting on annual plan

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will not be formally consulting on its annual plan but will instead run community engagement. The 2023/2024 annual plan will... Read More

“Runaway dumper” costs ratepayers $11,000

It's twice made a scene on Mauao, it's made headlines in Tauranga City Council reports, and now it's cost ratepayers $11,000 to be salvaged by a helicopter. That's... Read More

“Anxiety gone” as Te Puke bridge opens

The opening of a bridge on a rural road in Te Puke is 'bloody good” following limited access for residents for the past six weeks. A temporary Bailey... Read More

No.4 Road Bailey bridge open for traffic

Cars and trucks are safely on the move again up No.4 Road in Te Puke thanks to the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge. The familiar noise of vehicles using... Read More

New water source opens for Tauranga & Western BOP

Water glasses will be brimming in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty when the area's new water supply, from the Waiāri Stream near Te Puke, officially begins... Read More

Sewer overflows on the rise in Bay of Plenty

Heavy rainfall is being blamed for a 47 per cent increase in sewer overflows in the Bay of Plenty between 2020 and 2022. Bay of Plenty Regional Council figures... Read More

Invitation to kōrero with Western Bay councillors

What do you want to kōrero with your councillors about? Katikati-Waihī Beach and Maketu-Te Puke wards - it's your turn to get together with your councillors. Following... Read More

Driving change in the Mount  

The Mount to Arataki area is steeped in history and has been cherished by generations of residents, from the original inhabitants to people from around the globe.... Read More

Work starts on Marine Parade coastal pathway

Construction is underway on the new, three-kilometre path along the Marine Parade coastal reserve between Hopukiore - Mount Drury Reserve, and Oceanbeach Road,... Read More

Tauranga library has most antisocial incidents

Antisocial behaviour at Tauranga Library is being attributed to homeless people using it for internet access. There were 24 incidents of antisocial behaviour... Read More

Free speech union slams council submissions policy

The Free Speech Union has sent Rotorua's council a letter from its lawyer seeking clarification on its new submissions policy. The union believes Rotorua Lakes... Read More

Tauranga‘s destination skate park work to begin

Tauranga's destination skate park for all abilities is a step closer to reality when construction starts next month at the intersection of Maunganui and Hull... Read More