Council

Tauranga marae’s people at risk from air pollution

A Tauranga marae is 'really disappointed” its people will 'continue to get poisoned” because there is no legal reason the heavy industry surrounding... Read More

Council begins restoration of Maungatapu slip site

Tauranga City Council is now commencing the clean-up and restoration of Egret Avenue following the significant rainfall event and landslip on Saturday, January... Read More

All welcome to join official WBOP park opening

It's bring your own mountain bike, horse or togs to the Waitekohekohe Recreational Park official opening this Saturday. As the newest park in Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Western Bay storm damage bill could total $20m

The cost of storm damage to the Western Bay of Plenty district will be between $15 and $20 million after Cyclone Gabrielle and severe weather in January swept... Read More

A packed calendar for Parks Week 2023

Scavenger hunts, markets, sharing kai, outdoor yoga - sound good? Come along and celebrate our parks. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is launching into... Read More

$23.5m works to unlock critical housing begin

Construction of a $23.5 million roading upgrade that will enable the development of 2500 new homes in Ōmokoroa begins this week. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Waihi’s looking colourful with it‘s new additions

Waihi locals are spreading the word that there are two new artworks in town but are curious to know how they got there. "Cast your mind back to August last year... Read More

Pyes Pa walkway: Phase two is underway

Work is set to begin today on the next phase of the Pyes Pa walkway. Tauranga City Council contractors have completed the first path from Cheyne Road to Condor... Read More

Te Maunga wastewater pipeline upgrade this week

Essential maintenance on the wastewater outflow pipe from the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant is scheduled to be carried out on the beach near Harrison's... Read More

Thank you for the help

A groundswell of donations from around the country has raised $134,604.25 for the Disaster Relief Trust in Tairāwhiti, the region that includes Gisborne. This... Read More

Wednesday Challenge sprints into its second year

An alternative transport challenge that received more than $400,000 in funding from councils is kicking off for 2023 despite reduced funding. The Wednesday... Read More

Ōmokoroa to host “dog event of the year”

It's being described as "bigger and better than ever" and people are being urged not to miss out. Doggy Day Out is being held at Ōmokoroa Sports Ground this... Read More