Council

Tapsell leading Rotorua mayoralty race

Tania Tapsell is leading the Rotorua mayoralty race with about 90 per cent of the returned votes counted so far. Tania, with 6254 votes is nearly 3000 votes... Read More

Election 2022: Polls closed and counting begins

The polls have closed and the race is on for the Western Bay of Plenty mayoralty. Voting closed at noon today for the country's local government elections... Read More

Historic stained-glass artwork on display

If you're heading into Tauranga's central library at He Puna Manawa on Devonport Road these school holidays, check out the stained-glass panels on display that... Read More

Garry Webber reflects on his Western BOP mayoralty

Western Bay of Plenty mayor Garry Webber is standing down after 12 years on council. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans sat down with him to discuss his career... Read More

Why BOPRC votes are down this year

So far, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's total vote count is 19,988. With one day until the election closes on Saturday, October 8, vote returns seem... Read More

Upgrades planned for Tauranga’s main reserves

Three of Tauranga's main reserves - Baypark, Blake Park and Tauranga Domains - are in line for some changes that could see them become world-class facilities over... Read More

Rotorua Library’s membership boost

A Rotorua library membership jump has been attributed to the removal of fines and a competition for Six60 tickets. Te Aka Mauri the Rotorua Library removed overdue... Read More

CBD land to be co-governed by council and Māori

Tauranga City Council has formalised an agreement to return a parcel of land in the city centre to mana whenua to right an historic grievance. The land known... Read More

Council shifting focus to Tauranga community hubs

Tauranga City Council is looking at investments in new or re-developed community centres in the city. In a statement released this week, council says a new multi-use... Read More

The end is nigh for Tauranga CBD’s free parking

Two years of free on-street parking in Tauranga's city centre will come to end at the start of December to encourage a higher turnover of car parks. At a... Read More

Opal Drive to close for one week

From today, October 3, work to install the section of the Opal Drive Rising Main upgrade under the road will begin. This work will require a road closure from... Read More

Maunganui Road safety improvements progressing

As Tauranga City Council's investment in improving safety and performance for all road users continues, the Maunganui Road safety upgrade project is set to enter... Read More