Council

Mobile recycling service coming to WBOP

A new mobile recycling service is coming to the rural Western Bay of Plenty. The mobile recycling trailers are similar to Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More

Incessant graffitiing “ruining” Tauranga

Constant graffitiing of a stretch of highway in Tauranga is 'downgrading the city” says one local, who is calling for the culprits to be caught. Graeme... Read More

Lane closure on Golf Road during school holidays

A new signalised pedestrian crossing is being constructed on Tauranga's Golf Road. The new crossing is part of Tauranga City Council's programme to improve... Read More

Tauranga burial costs increase

The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand is calling on Government to urgently increase the Work and Income Funeral Grant after the release of July 1 council... Read More

Plastic Free July: WBOPDC encourages participation

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is getting behind the Plastic Free July movement this month and is encouraging its residents to take up the wero (challenge)... Read More

WBOPDC launches series of scavenger hunts

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is launching a series of scavenger hunts for the whole family to take part in. The ‘Discover your District' scavenger... Read More

Ōpōtiki: Primary students give council feedback

Students of Ōpōtiki Primary School were hands-on with local democracy this week, preparing feedback and presenting to the Ōpōtiki District Council on Monday,... Read More

Te Puna plan change polarises community

Plans to develop land in Te Puna for commercial use could see 12 metre high buildings on the site - something locals aren't happy about. Te Puna Springs Estate... Read More

Three Waters: Still time to share your views

There's still time to share your views on the Government's draft Three Waters legislation. Nationwide public consultation on the Water Services Entities Bill... Read More

Diseased trees to be removed from Blake Park

A large stand of cypress trees will be removed from a Mount Maunganui park next week. Tauranga City Council says the trees are affected by a disease called cypress... Read More

Local govt: Equal partnership calls

A more balanced, collaborative and equitable relationship between different levels of government and less "top-down" dictation are among the many suggestions to... Read More

Planter boxes to get the boot

Wairaka's 'bloody nuisance” planter boxes are getting the boot. Final plans were revealed for the Innovating Streets traffic-calming project at a Whakatāne... Read More