Council

Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low

People's satisfaction with Tauranga City Council is low with just 32 per cent happy, according to a council survey. Meanwhile the council's image and reputation... Read More

Dive Crescent car park temporary closure

As part of plans to transform the waterfront in Tauranga's city centre, the Dive Crescent off-street car park is temporarily closed. The car park will remain... Read More

Kids reach 40 years of reading over summer

A phenomenal 40 years' worth of reading has been achieved by local kids taking part in Tauranga City Library's summer reading challenge, Kia Kaha te Pānui. The... Read More

Man on a mission to ‘save Tauranga‘s Marine Park’

A Tauranga man is calling for people to join him at Marine Park to oppose the 'loss of green space” that will occur after a marine research facility is built... Read More

Youth to have a voice in city‘s first climate plan

Tauranga City Council is calling on local youth to influence how they tackle climate change. This opportunity will kick off at the Youth Climate Forum, being... Read More

New raised crossing going up in Bellevue

Construction of a new raised crossing between Bellevue Superette and Ōtūmoetai College, at Windsor and Princess roads, has begun. These works are expected to... Read More

Customer loyalty supports Cameron Road businesses

Loyal customers walking the extra distance is what Cameron Rd businesses between 10th and 11th Avenue are relying on as roadwork barricades block off customer... Read More

Artificial reef washes up at Mount Maunganui beach

A "large amount" of artificial reef is washing up on a Mount Maunganui beach today. According to a Facebook post by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the artificial... Read More

Bike month: How to participate in Tauranga

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents are spoiled for choice ahead of bike month, with a range of free cycling activities available to pack in. The Bike... Read More

“Crazy” behaviour by boaties at Lake Karapiro

A weekend of boaties behaving dangerously at Lake Karāpriro has Waikato Regional Council's maritime officers concerned for the safety of the lake's recreational... Read More

Three Waters: Communities encouraged to talk

"Time is of the essence for anyone keen to share their feedback on the latest chapter in the Government's Three Waters Reform process." That's the message from... Read More

District licensing causing headaches for promoters

Promoters say the 'fun police” are ruining the concert experience by cracking down on liquor sales and making it harder to run family-friendly events where... Read More