Council

Plan change will enable greater intensification

A proposed plan change that could see local shops become town centres with six storey buildings is out for consultation. Tauranga City Council is seeking feedback... Read More

Regional Council sends out its first rates bill

The 2022-2023 Bay of Plenty Regional Council annual rates invoices have started being sent out to ratepayers across the region. It's the first time since the... Read More

Recycling goes mobile in Western Bay

Rural Western Bay of Plenty residents will soon have easier access to recycling thanks to specially designed trailers. The trailers, which were part funded by... Read More

Candidate brings authenticity and accountability

Maketu man Paul Haimona is standing for mayor because he is 'willing to make a difference”. Paul is contesting the Western Bay of Plenty mayoralty and standing... Read More

Where will you be watching the debates?

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

Final fate of Rotorua reserves to be decided

The final fate of seven Rotorua reserve sites, the implementation of developer contributions and a $1.5 million contract for a new reservoir will be considered... Read More

Names for WBOP recycling trailers revealed

The people have spoken! The two names for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's recycling trailers are ‘Recyclosaurus Rex' and ‘Sustainabox'. The... Read More

Council seeks feedback on civic precinct land

A proposal that aims to reconcile longstanding grievances associated with land in Tauranga's city centre, set to undergo a major transformation in the coming years,... Read More

Leak in Katikati outfall sewer pipe

A leak of treated wastewater has been reported in the Katikati Outfall sewer pipe. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Katikati Wastewater treatment plant... Read More

Vandals becoming $1000-a-week problem

Increasing graffiti and vandalism - including fires around toilet blocks and left-behind DIY drug paraphernalia - are becoming an expensive problem for Waipā... Read More

Final stage of Lakefront boardwalk now open

The final stage of the Rotorua Lakefront boardwalk is now complete and open to the public. A karakia to bless the new space took place on Tuesdays morning, with... Read More

Ōmokoroa Point School on a mission to add a macron

Without a tohutō (macron) Ōmokoroa isn't spelt right. Names have whakapapa (lineage) just like people and they need to be respected. That's the message Western... Read More