Council

Jazz takes over Tauranga streets this Easter

A dynamic blend of te reo Māori and big band jazz will ignite the stage at Baycourt as TNT! Capital City Big Band launches the Port of Tauranga 63rd National... Read More

Councils weigh joint body to run water services

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council will have two key meetings this month to determine whether the councils will move ahead with... Read More

Hundreds weighing in on Western Bay’s growth

More than 900 people have already shared feedback through Western Bay of Plenty District Council's ‘Community Quest' as the District plans for how it could... Read More

Govt sets terms for inquiry into deadly landslides

The Government has agreed on the scope and membership for its inquiry into the deadly landslides in Tauranga, with a report expected by December. Eight people... Read More

Trustees fight to protect urupā land

'As long as our tīpuna are happy, we will carry on,” says Rapata Kopae, one of the Ōpihi Whanaungakore trustees battling to stop development of land... Read More

New liquefaction maps for Te Puke

Updated liquefaction maps are now available for Te Puke, showing how properties could be affected during a large earthquake. According to Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

BOP mayors back homelessness taskforce call

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has won support from fellow Bay of Plenty mayors for a proposed regional taskforce to address homelessness. Tapsell floated... Read More

Western Bay Property values updated this week

Property owners in the Western Bay will be receiving updated information about the value of their properties this week. The district's latest rating valuations... Read More

Minister defends plan for future rates cap change

The Local Government Minister is pushing back at criticism of his rates cap proposal - reassuring councils they have the tools and the time to comply with... Read More

Tauranga councillors back home security funding

Tauranga City Council elected representatives will be provided with the option to apply for a home security allowance, but most say they do not plan to use it. The... Read More

Hairini slip lane to stay open as upgrade delayed

The trial reopening of the Hairini Street slip lane on to Turret Road for general traffic will continue until at least mid-2027. The extension aligns with... Read More

Anger at delay in dumped asbestos removal

An Ōropi resident says he is 'angry and frustrated” at the slow response to his repeated calls about illegal dumping of asbestos near a Tauranga city... Read More