Council

Plan maps the future of events in Tauranga

A 10-year plan for the future of events in Tauranga has publicly launched this week. In a collaborative effort, the Tauranga Events Action and Investment Plan... Read More

Community hub plans for Trustpower Baypark

Trustpower Baypark could be transformed into a community sports and recreation hub for Tauranga, hosting everything from athletics and gymnastics to court sports... Read More

$3M extension of Heartwood Ave starting next month

Construction of a $3 million extension of Heartwood Avenue in Ōmokoroa is set to start in November. The extension will support planned land and housing development... Read More

Council issue‘s water use advice for long weekend

After regular rain and a wet winter, water conservation may not be front of mind for many people. But with Labour Weekend coming up and a hot summer on the horizon,... Read More

Status quo for kerbside collections on Labour Day

You can put your kerbside bins out as usual this Labour Day public holiday, says the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Council's Kerbside Collective services... Read More

People’s petition to change CBD car parking

Ethan Watene has taken matters into his own hands in light of council's recent decision to remove Tauranga CBD's free parking, by creating a petition to support... Read More

Calling all students for summer paid internships

"Wanted: the next generation of professionals ready to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and do something extraordinary with their career," says Western... Read More

Brightening up Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka

What was once a wall in need of a refresh is now bursting with colour and significance to the park it looks over. As part of an initiative to bring a new, vibrant... Read More

Credit rating: Council‘s strong financial position

Western Bay of Plenty District Council continues to hold its strong AA credit rating with global credit agency, Standard & Poor's. For the fourth year running... Read More

Election 2022: Official results released

Bay of Plenty people have voted and chosen who will represent them on the regional council and district council for the next three years. Following the local... Read More

Election process “a shambles” – call for inquiry

Widespread reports of people not receiving their voting packs in time for the local government election have led Whakatāne District Councillor Nandor Tanczos... Read More

Tolley on the Tauranga CBD‘s future

Tauranga City Council Commission chair Anne Tolley is outlining the rationale for the City Centre Action and Investment Plan. The estimated two-billion dollar... Read More