Council

Council surplus grows to $10.3m

Rotorua Lakes Council's coffers remain in the black with another year-to-date surplus. As of the end of May, the surplus was more than $10.3 million. It follows... Read More

Mauao re-opens a day early

Timely management around removing trees on Mauao means that the popular walking and climbing destination can open a day earlier than planned. A helicopter along... Read More

Recreational improvements for Orangapani Reserve

A pump track is being installed at Orangapani Reserve in The Lakes later this week. It's expected to be available for use from next week. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa residents are frustrated by freedom campers overstaying in a beachside reserve carpark. The campers are taking up most of the available parking space... Read More

Museum shortfall estimate now $18m minimum

In estimated $18 million to $20 million will be required to finish the Rotorua Museum renovation, a council report reveals. It follows Local Democracy Reporting... Read More

New campaign to explain council‘s role

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is on a mission to explain what role the organisation plays in the community. The council has launched a new campaign aimed... Read More

Rehomed office furniture gets new lease of life

Charities across Tauranga are putting unwanted office furniture to good use as part of an innovative waste minimisation project by Tauranga City Council. The... Read More

Planning for growth in the Western Bay

Western Bay of Plenty community is being invited to have their say to plan for change and growth in their neighbourhood. If they haven't already, people are invited... Read More

Western Bay Libraries go fine free

Overdue fines for library books are officially a thing of the past in the Western Bay of Plenty. Western Bay of Plenty District Council Libraries are joining... Read More

Tide of discontent over Whakatāne pool

The need for a public apology has been raised as Whakatāne's council nears a solution to the controversial tidal pool at The Heads. Councillor Nandor Tanczos... Read More

Adaptation funding supports three more projects

A further three community-led climate change adaption projects are set to receive funding from Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council. This takes the total... Read More

Locals to benefit from visitor funding

People wanting to star gaze from atop the Waihī Beach trig trail will soon be able to thanks to a $100,000 grant and co-funding from Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More