Council

Works planned for Turret Rd & Hairini Causeway

Motorists are being advised to prepare for road repairs works along Turret Road and the Hairini Causeway. Tauranga City Council is investing in Tauranga's roads... Read More

Concern from locals about Te Puna Station Rd slip

Te Puna residents and motorists are expressing grave concern about road safety on Te Puna Station Road following a slip that has come down onto the road during... Read More

Belief undelivered voting papers will deter some

A North Island electoral official says they're getting dozens of queries every day from people who still haven't got their voting papers for the local... Read More

30 year journey to settlement

Te Whakatōhea will soon be voting on whether to receive a more than $100million settlement package 26 years after receiving their first settlement offer from... Read More

Pop-up park supporting community wellbeing

A new pop-up park in Gate Pā is helping to bring the community together again after a long spell in the Covid-19 wilderness. The section at 899 Cameron Road... Read More

Rural recycling hits western BOP roads

Mobile recycling trailers will be hitting rural roads around the western Bay of Plenty from today. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's new mobile recycling... Read More

Council‘s pest management innovation up for awards

A software tool that revolutionises how the Bay of Plenty Regional Council records its pest data and the Ōhope-based staff member who played a crucial role in... Read More

Calls for voting to be “online and accessible”

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council chief executive is calling for online voting to help increase voter participation. The council is facing a lower voter... Read More

Love and offers pour in for BOP park

Love for Onepu Community Park is pouring in along with offers of funding. Share the Love for Onepu campaign organiser Sarah van der Boom says along with support... Read More

Extra $19m spend on public transport possible

A Bay of Plenty regional councillor has questioned whether the council's $38m spend on public transport is a good investment. As the council considers upping... Read More

Barrier plan a “complete cock-up”, says contractor

A plan to put median barriers along State Highway 30 from Whakatāne to Awakeri is unworkable and absurd according to farmers and businesses that use the road. However,... Read More

Have your say on the Arawa Road recreation plan

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking to create a neighbourhood reserve and other recreational facilities on Arawa Road, Pongakawa and would "love... Read More