Council

High rise suggestion concerns mayor

Rotorua's mayor has expressed concern a Kāinga Ora submission on a proposed district plan change could lead to six-storey buildings being zoned outside of the... Read More

End to widespread use of motels may be in sight

Rotorua Lakes Council will consider an agreement that could see an end to the widespread use of emergency housing in motels in the city. It comes as the council... Read More

Smashing start for aquatic centre revitalisation

Stage Two of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre Revitalisation project is now underway. Pakitai Raharuhi (Ngāti Kearoa / Ngāti Tuara) led the karakia, and representatives... Read More

Lower speeds near schools on the way

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is now consulting on its draft Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan. This document proposes speed-related safety improvements... Read More

Digital dashboard to access homeless information

Information on homelessness and housing in the Western Bay of Plenty is now a whole lot more accessible. The Kāinga Tupu Taskforce and the SmartGrowth Housing... Read More

TCC closer to recouping costs for failed carpark

Tauranga City Council has taken a significant step towards recovering $20 million of ratepayer money for the beleaguered Harington Street parking building. The... Read More

Council to borrow $2M to replace water pipes

Kawerau District Council has agreed to borrow $2 million, the first substantial debt the council of New Zealand's smallest district has had in over 18 years. In... Read More

WBOP growth: Key community priorities identified

Transport, the natural environment, and housing are the three key priorities the Western Bay needs to keep in mind when planning for growth. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Totara St shared pathway nearing completion

The Totara Street shared pathway is starting to come to life with many in the community breaking out their sneakers, scooters, and bikes to give it a try. In... Read More

Tauranga CBD paid parking to start in December

Parking in Tauranga city centre is about to get easier for customers, diners, and visitors, according to Tauranga City Council. From Thursday, December 1, a city... Read More

Tauranga’s first accessible changing room opens

Tauranga's disabled community and others who are unable to use existing accessible public toilets will be better able to enjoy our coastal environment following... Read More

Pacific Park upgrade to improve accessibility

A summer of fun is on the way for everyone visiting Pacific Park in Mount Maunganui, with a new playground and park improvements expected to be ready for play... Read More