Council

Celebrate Orangapani‘s new facilities this weekend

Take a spin on the pump track or shoot a hoop on the basketball court to celebrate Orangapani Reserve's new facilities at our whānau fun day this weekend. Everyone... Read More

Road surface repairs make for high noise levels

Mokorua Gorge residents living either side of Gorge Road in Whakatane are having to wear earplugs at night to counter noise from the recently resurfaced road. Mokorua... Read More

Feedback calls on Tauranga Council land management

Tauranga City Council is inviting the community to have a say on proposals about how council land is managed with feedback welcomed on topics such as operating... Read More

Last chance to have say on Local Alcohol Policy

Tauranga residents have until this Friday to share their views on the revised draft Local Alcohol Policy. The policy proposes changes to where and when people... Read More

Fresh housing figures reveal worsening trends

New projections show Tauranga's housing challenges are tracking worse than previously expected, resulting in significant adverse effects on future GDP, employment,... Read More

Community input wanted on land reclassification

A cultural and historic centre that will play a key role in providing economic, educational and tourism opportunities for Tauranga needs community input to help... Read More

Suaree Borell’s reasons for standing for mayor

At 46, Whakamārama born-and-raised Suaree Borell is not only the youngest candidate running for the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty. She's the only female. While... Read More

The new plan for Wilson Park

Preserving precious pōhutukawa trees, upgrading wharepaku (toilets) and adding power for events are all part of the plan for Waihī Beach's Wilson Park. The... Read More

AIMS Games: Athletes tackle waste at the beach

Teams of athletes gathered at Mount Maunganui this week to take part in the inaugural Zespri AIMS Games Gives Back, a beach clean-up led by Tauranga City Council... Read More

Masonic Park public toilets to be relocated

The public toilet block at Masonic Park on Willow Street in the City Centre is being removed. They are being relocated to Coronation Park in Mount Maunganui to... Read More

Local Elections: WBOPDC planning six poll parties

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is out to create a buzz around voting, with six Poll Parties across the district ahead of the October 8 Local Body Elections. Council... Read More

$84m upgrade planned for Tauranga’s waterfront

Plans for an $84 million rejuvenation of Tauranga's waterfront described as a 'hallelujah moment” have been approved. At a meeting on Monday, Tauranga City... Read More