Council

Aims Games: City prepares for 20,000 visitors

After a two-year hiatus, over 20,000 visitors are expected in Tauranga this week for the Zespri AIMS Games. The games are one of the largest sporting championships... Read More

Vandalism: $4500 tree targeted at Pāpāmoa reserve

A native titoki tree, costing $4500 to purchase and install, has been subject to vandalism at the Pāpāmoa Stormwater Reserve. Tauranga City Council parks and... Read More

Board present last-ditch plans to keep racecourse

A plan that includes a multipurpose space for indoor sports and concerts, plus tunnelled parking for visitors, has been presented to Tauranga City Council in a... Read More

Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Park temporary closure

Bike riders are being warned a temporary closure of the Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Park next month. The eastern side of the Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will... Read More

Watermain break in Pāpāmoa

Tauranga City Council is reporting a water main break in Pāpāmoa. "Residents in the area may have no water or be experiencing low water pressure," says a council... Read More

Councillors question NZTA SH30 safety priorities

The timeline for suggested safety improvements to the Mill Road/State Highway 30 intersection on the outskirts of Whakatāne is too long for district councillors... Read More

Ōtūmoetai‘s environment friendly travel options

Tauranga City Council is opening public consultation on the Accessible Streets for Ōtūmoetai Peninsula project, happening across Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield,... Read More

New leadership appointed to council committee

The next generation of leadership has been appointed to the Tangata Whenua and Tauranga City Council Committee. Anthony Fisher replaces long-standing independent... Read More

Where will you be watching the council debates?

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring councillor candidates... Read More

Mauao wayfinding signage vandalism “sad”

Recent vandalism of new wayfinding signage on sacred maunga - mountain - Mauao has dismayed the Mauao Trust, iwi, and many in the wider community. The signs... Read More

Watermain upgrade to cause delays on SH36

Motorists are being warned to expect delays on State Highway 36, between Tauranga and Rotorua. There are plans in place to upgrade a watermain in the area. Due... Read More

Get to know your Western Bay Council candidates

Want to match the names of Council candidates to faces, and learn more about the people? You're in luck. Photos and profiles for those standing in Western Bay... Read More