Council

Taonga Māori collection shown true manaaki

Manaaki Pene's name could not be more apt for the important role she plays at Rotorua Museum. Pene - whose first name means ‘to take care of' - is the... Read More

Pedalling into Tauranga‘s past

Free historic guided bike rides this February will focus on fun, friendship, fitness, and familiarity with the unique history of Tauranga The historic rides are... Read More

Back to work at the Pāpāmoa East Interchange

Construction of a new interchange over the Tauranga Eastern Link - TEL - is recommencing today. Traffic management will remain in place until April 2023. The... Read More

Kāinga Ora bags more council land for homes

Ōpōtiki District Council has recently sold a section on Bridge Street to government housing agency Kāinga Ora. The 4042sq m property at 54 Bridge Street is... Read More

TTOC: Watchful eye keeping our city safe

If you ever get the feeling you're being watched, you might be right. With more than 900 CCTV cameras operating in the cities of Tauranga and Rotorua, Taupō,... Read More

Dive Crescent car park temporary closure

As part of Tauranga City Council's plans to transform the waterfront in the city centre, the Dive Crescent off-street car park will temporarily close so an upgrade... Read More

Know your number - Mauao rescue markers

Mauao is a hot spot over summer and for good reason. Boasting some of the most breath-taking views over the rohe and moana, Mauao sees visitors and locals hitting... Read More

New bus shelters popping up around Tauranga

New bus shelters are being added to approximately 140 bus stops across Tauranga city over the next 18 months to provide seating, weather protection, and increased... Read More

Local government ‘not a one-man band’ job

Working well with others and having the backing of the community are what Malcolm Campbell considers the essence of good local government. The Bay of Plenty regional... Read More

Souvenirs reveal early tourism enterprise

Some of Rotorua's earliest souvenirs were ordinary, everyday objects - made extraordinary by setting them in silica from the famed Pink and White Terraces. Te... Read More

Strand extension works postponed

Tauranga City Council is planning on installing a railway underpass at the southern end of The Strand Extension, near to the Matapihi Rail Bridge. This is part... Read More

Shoulder fracture after bouncy castle incident

One adult is suffering from a fractured shoulder following the Matua bouncy castle incident at a New Year's Eve community celebration earlier this week. On... Read More