Council

Tauranga candidates turn to regional council

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has seen a surge in nominations for the Tauranga constituency compared to the last election when candidates were elected unopposed.... Read More

Council funding brings community projects to life

Solar panels, bird watching hides and a new inflatable rescue boat are just few of the community projects that will get a funding boost across the Western Bay. All... Read More

Pleased…but TNL to Ōmokoroa wanted

The planned roundabout at the intersection of Ōmokoroa Rd and State Highway 2 is a 'good step forward”, but locals would like a more permanent solution. A... Read More

Seven reserve sites move toward revocation

Seven of 10 Rotorua reserve sites identified for revocation and sale for housing have progressed to the next stage. The decision was made at a Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

Councils “betrayed” by LGNZ  - Murray-Benge

A fiery Western Bay of Plenty District councillor has failed in her attempt to remove the council from Local Government New Zealand. In a meeting today councillor... Read More

Short on nominations for WBOP community boards

With less than 24 hours left before local government election nominations close the Western Bay of Plenty community boards don't have enough people standing. The... Read More

Bay Venues back on track after strategic review

A Tauranga City Council organisation is reported to have made significant progress to improve customer experience, increase operational efficiencies, and attract... Read More

Calls for deferral of reserves proposal decision

Rotorua MP Todd McClay has called on the district council to delay its decision on a controversial proposal to sell 10 reserve sites for housing until after the... Read More

Tauranga past and present in Wharf Street upgrade

The inclusion of a digital kiosk as part of the Wharf Street upgrade in Te Papa will be a long overdue opportunity to share the history of Tauranga through interactive... Read More

Judicial review: Rotorua Council seeking costs

Rotorua Lakes Council says it will pursue costs over what it describes as a 'misconceived” judicial review case launched and now withdrawn by election candidate... Read More

Western BOP Council has $3.3m draft surplus

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has finished the 2021 financial year with a draft $3.3 million surplus. The unaudited annual financial result was presented... Read More

Council aiming high for voter turnout

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on you to show how much you care about what happens in our District by enrolling to vote before Friday, August... Read More