Whakatāne district councillors have been at odds over spending on improvements to Ōhope Wharf and Mitchell Park - projects worth half a million dollars each. After... Read More

Some Ōpōtiki District Council staff members have turned to their union to represent their interests in regard to long-term plan discussions. Public sector... Read More

With the majority of the road renewals programme now complete, there's an opportunity to reflect on the work completed over the past 6 months. Crews have... Read More

Public submissions are now open for residents to have their say on the representation of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Western Bay Mayor James Denyer... Read More

Event organisers of the 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival says it "was another extravaganza of cultural celebration by our local migrant community". Tauranga... Read More

Lower speed limits are coming for Western Bay town centres, with limits outside rural schools also set to change. Waihi Beach, Ōmokoroa and Te Puke town... Read More

Legal action has been threatened against Kawerau District Council if it introduces fluoride to its water supply - but the council also faces a hefty fine if... Read More

Lobby group Tax Payers' Union is accusing Tauranga's commissioners of 'trampling over local democracy”, but the commission's chair says they have no intention... Read More

What puts the ‘destination' in Tauranga's newest Destination Skatepark? Designed in collaboration with the local roller community, it will be the go-to... Read More

The brother of a Western Bay councillor who died over the weekend is among those paying tribute to the man described as "the real deal" and devoted to his community. Maketū-Te... Read More

The Whakatāne community is being urged to speak up on the council's climate change strategy as the crisis affects people's homes, livelihoods and is... Read More

Whakatāne District Council is looking at ways it could spend money from its harbour fund on costs other than the harbour. At a Green Drinks event, held by... Read More