Council

Links Ave trial could see changes to other streets

Data shows the controversial Links Avenue cul-de-sac is achieving the desired safety outcomes and council is looking at ways to improve traffic on the surrounding... Read More

Lane switch planned for TEL

Preliminary work needed for the Pāpāmoa East interchange construction has started. The interchange will connect neighbourhoods in Pāpāmoa East to the Tauranga... Read More

Accessible Streets for Ōtūmoetai Peninsula

Tauranga City Council is creating a safer future for people biking, catching the bus or walking on the Ōtūmoetai Pensinula. Public consultation on the Accessible... Read More

Alcohol and water equals risky business

Kawerau District Council has received legal advice against allowing alcohol at private events at its swimming pool complex. At a council meeting this week, Mayor... Read More

Eastern Bay’s highs and lows on rating ranks

Whakatāne district ratepayers will be pleased to hear they are no longer paying the third-highest average residential rates in the country - only the fifth highest. New... Read More

Plea to public to help find stolen council gear

Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are calling on the public to help find the culprits who stole a trailer, a new solar electric fence unit and hundreds of litres... Read More

Cost of Rotorua reserves proposal to date revealed

Rotorua Lakes Council has spent almost $74,000 on its controversial reserves proposal, which narrowly passed council approval last Thursday, with a casting vote... Read More

Waste free period workshops a winner

A program designed to break down barriers around waste free periods with free reusable menstrual products is now taking place in the Western Bay. Western Bay... Read More

From mascot to mayoral hopeful

Most people know Hori BOP Leaming as a mascot for the Bay of Plenty Steamers rugby team, but he is removing his face paint to take up a new challenge. Leaming... Read More

Shading fears if hospital height limits removed

Cold homes, lack of sunlight and increased power bills are some of the concerns residents living near the Tauranga Hospital have, if the proposed removal of height... Read More

Local Elections: Campaign to identify extremists

A first of its kind campaign is being launched today that will help voters in local body elections identify conspiracy theorists and extremists. Local Government... Read More

Resolutions passed on sale of elder housing

Around $38.6 million is expected as gross proceeds from the sale of seven or nine Tauranga Council elder housing villages to Kāinga Ora: Homes and Communities... Read More