Council

$3 million fund proposed for Tauranga‘s public art

A new framework to address a 'dearth of public art in Tauranga” is in the works to replace the current policy that is 'not fit for purpose”. Tauranga... Read More

Rotorua reserves: “Our parks are not for sale”

'History will judge you.” A decision on Rotorua's controversial reserves revocation proposal will echo through generations, elected members have heard. On... Read More

Weekend closure for Elizabeth St parking building

The parking building on Elizabeth Street in Tauranga will be closed this weekend. The closure, from August 6 to August 7, is part of earthquake strengthening... Read More

Tania Tapsell launches Rotorua mayoralty bid

Rotorua mayoral candidate Tania Tapsell will name Sandra Kai Fong as deputy mayor if both are elected to the council in the October local election. Tapsell, who... Read More

What it takes to be a game changer on council

There's no job description for being a district councillor, according to Whakatāne District Council's people and engagement general manager Emlyn Hatch. Emlyn... Read More

Seismic strengthening: Tauranga parking buildings

Earthqauke strengthening works are being carried out at two parking buildings in the Tauranga CBD. The works are being done on the Elizabeth Street and Spring... Read More

Keeping Tauranga‘s community pools afloat

Tauranga City's aquatic centres and community pools are feeling the drain on their staff this year due to Covid-19, winter illnesses and a lack of international... Read More

Willow Street demolition works on schedule

The demolition of Tauranga City Council's old council building at Willow Street is on schedule for completion in early October. Work to remove the roof has... Read More

Tauranga off-street parking fees set to increase

After keeping parking fees low during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tauranga City Council is increasing fees for its off-street paid parking areas in the Tauranga CBD. The... Read More

Waihī Estuary‘s health under the microscope

Monitoring is now underway in a joint wetland project between Bay of Plenty Regional Council, kiwifruit orchard management company Baygold, and the National Institute... Read More

Harrisons Cut construction causes sand erosion

A Pāpāmoa local is alleging the removal of sandbags at Harrisons Cut has caused erosion to a main sand dune. Construction to improve the Harrison's Cut beach... Read More

Swap your showerhead and save water

People in 150 Tauranga households will have even more reason to sing in the shower due to their new water efficient showerheads. A free showerhead exchange programme... Read More