Council

Govt ‘may have’ paid to move people to motels

The Government says it is possible it has paid for out-of-town people to move to Rotorua for emergency housing but says it does not "actively relocate" people. Rotorua... Read More

Mauao reopens following person‘s death

UPDATE 7.15pm: Mauao is now open following a closure earlier today, according to a Tauranga City Council spokesperson. This comes as a person was found dead... Read More

Council cadetship programme kickstarts careers

It's not always easy getting that first step onto the career ladder, but for four local young people, that step is in sight with the launch of a new cadetship... Read More

Ōtūmoetai project cost estimated to be $64.9M

Tauranga City Council is this week endorsing the option for a cycleway and improvements to public transport infrastructure. The decision is the first stage... Read More

Positive start for Gate Pā cultural centre

The Tauranga community have shown overwhelming support for a cultural centre that will tell the story of the New Zealand land wars. The proposed national institute... Read More

Creating an accessible Tauranga for everyone

Growing up in Rotorua as the oldest of five siblings, Nick Chester has always had a passion for equality and fairness. This passion has carried him throughout... Read More

Rotorua reserves proposal u-turn to be considered

A controversial plan to revoke some of Rotorua's reserve sites for housing may be reversed on Thursday. The reversal would be a sharp about-turn on... Read More

Memorial removal: Council “could not” find family

Tauranga City Council says they 'could not connect with the family” before the first of 11 memorials was removed from Mauao. Council plans to remove the... Read More

Power to the pooches

It's going to be a barking good summer of dog walks and events for the Western Bay canine community. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's ever-popular Wander... Read More

New Western BOP council welcomed at first meeting

John Scrimgeour has been named the Western Bay of Plenty's deputy mayor at the inaugural meeting of the triennium. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Advisory group to oversee wastewater pipeline

A new advisory group will ensure the Matapihi community has direct input into the future performance of the Southern Pipeline. The pipeline carries wastewater... Read More

Tauranga community bets on the racecourse

Racing Tauranga has been boosted by the community's support for the sport despite a delay to decide its future in the city. Tauranga City Council has delayed... Read More