Council

Dog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centres

The Ōmokoroa and Katikati communities will soon have their say on dog exercise parks in their town. The proposed park locations are the Links View Drive Reserve... Read More

Repairs underway for Omanu beach accessway

Tauranga City Council contractors are working to repair the accessway at Omanu Beach following its collapse and damage this week. The wooden walkway leads from... Read More

Efficient building consent system being promised

A new online building consenting system is promising to make life a little easier for those in the building business. Western Bay of Plenty District Council will... Read More

Regional council to save $7m in rates collection

Collecting their own rates will save the Bay of Plenty Regional Council an estimated $7.1 million over 10 years. This is $1.2 million more than the $5.9 million... Read More

New trails a treat for Western Bay locals

Katikati's mountain biking, horse riding and walking community have a much shorter commute to some epic trails now that Waitekohekohe Recreational Park is officially... Read More

Health warning after wastewater discharge

A temporary health warning is in place for the inner harbour near Chapel Street. A heavy rain event over Sunday night/Monday morning saw some areas in the city... Read More

40 year of Baycourt to be celebrated in April

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a programme of art, exhibition and performance from April 21-29. 'Beyond... Read More

Hundreds protest Tauranga stadium plans

A 'vanity project of the minority” is how the proposed stadium at the Tauranga Domain is being described. Christine Young was sharing her thoughts on... Read More

Free weekend of swimming in Te Puke‘s pool

After a long wet, summer of maintenance, the council's Te Puke pool is open and ready for people to take a plunge. To celebrate, everyone is invited to swim... Read More

Cameron Road upgrades progressing

Upgrading works are steadily advancing along Cameron Road, despite challenges posed by unseasonably wet weather, with significant progress made since work began... Read More

Double win for Western Bay parks

Winner winner chicken dinner - the Western Bay of Plenty now has two Green Flag Award-winning parks! Hūhārua Park in Te Puna and TECT Park have clinched prestigious... Read More

Council pools and halls to cost users more

Fees are set to rise at council operated facilities in Tauranga, but the commission felt the proposed rises weren't high enough. Bay Venues CEO Chad Hooker presented... Read More