Council

Council services over the summer break

Most Tauranga City Council offices will be closed over the Christmas break from 5pm Friday December 23, and re-opening at 8am on Monday January 9, 2023. "We will... Read More

Navigating Cameron Road over the Christmas break

Motorists are asked to take care driving through construction zones along Cameron Road in Tauranga. "And be kind to the Cameron Road Joint Venture construction... Read More

Hapū “disappointed” with Smiths Farm decision

People living in cars and garages could have had warm new homes but 'dithering” from the council has prevented this from happening. In 2015, Tauranga City... Read More

Bumped from the berms

Upset residents of Sixth Avenue think it isn't fair they can't park on berms outside their own homes. On Thursday, December 1, Tauranga City Council's berm parking... Read More

Calls for people to waste less this Christmas

Do you sometimes feel a little uncomfortable this time of year about buying gifts for friends, family and work mates, that may only be used once or twice before... Read More

Hayward Park playground ready for action

Want to be one of the first to try out the new spinning carousel climber at Hayward Park playground in Te Puke? Now is your opportunity. The Hayward Park playground... Read More

Permanent or portable - all pools must be fenced

Pool owners across Tauranga are being reminded to have adequate fencing around their pools, or risk facing a fine. This year, Tauranga City Council's Pool... Read More

Shared services a possible cure for consents

A shared service with other councils could be the answer to Ōpōtiki District Council's building consent difficulties, according to interim chief executive Miles... Read More

Western Bay backs better Three Waters options

As the controversial Three Waters debate rages on, Western Bay of Plenty District Council is joining forces with other councils to come up with another solution. The... Read More

Mauao base track now open

UPDATED 2.31PM: The base track on Mauao is now open. Tauranga City Council says it has reopened after tides have subsided making it safe for the public to walk... Read More

Confusion after residents charged 25c for parking

Members of the public are reporting their confusion as some of Tauranga's new parking meters charge 25 cents for a maximum time of 15 minutes. The quarter of... Read More

Extra kerbside collections return to Waihī Beach

People worried about their bins filling up fast this summer are being encouraged to get familiar with Western Bay of Plenty District Council's extra kerbside... Read More