Council

Ratepayers unite in dissatisfaction

Lively discussions have been taking place among a group of Whakatāne ratepayers dissatisfied with decisions being made by Whakatāne District Council. One of... Read More

TECT Park adds to long list of awards

The Western Bay of Plenty's TECT Park has been recognised as an exemplary action park in New Zealand. TECT Park has won the Active Park/Sports Ground category... Read More

Schooling up on WBOP Council elections

Prospective candidates are offered the most possible information ahead of Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections. The council says it's making it easy... Read More

Study continues into $17m Tauranga ferry service

Investigations will continue into a ferry service for Tauranga that will link Ōmokoroa, Mount Maunganui and the Tauranga City centre. The findings of the Tauranga... Read More

Urgent calls for flood protection investment

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana is urging Central Government to prioritise co-investment in flood protection, warning that the time to act is now. The... Read More

Three waters: If not four entities, then what?

With opponents of the government's three waters reforms saying they're dangerous, wasteful and unpopular, what's their alternative? Nearly six years... Read More

Elizabeth Street to reopen to two-way traffic

Some welcome news for people visiting and working in the city centre: from tomorrow, June 23, Elizabeth Street will once again be open to two-way traffic. A... Read More

Skies clear for magical Matariki Kite Day

The organiser of Tauranga's first Matariki Kite Day says it's "fantastic to see how much the event has grown over the years". Despite a wet started to... Read More

Proposed cul-de-sac for Tauranga‘s 5th Ave

Tauranga residents are being invited to have their say on a proposed cul-de-sac for 5th Ave. In early 2021, a preliminary design was shared with the community... Read More

Police monitor Cameron Road speeds in Tauranga

Safety concerns over vehicles speeding through construction zones and abusive behaviour toward road workers along Cameron Road prompted Tauranga Police to take... Read More

Rotorua bus changes: Eleven routes down to five

A proposal that would see Rotorua's 11 bus routes consolidated into five will soon be considered for adoption. A Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport... Read More

Business as usual for Tauranga bars

The decision to keep Tauranga city centre bars' closing time at 3am is being described as a 'win for hospitality". Tauranga City Council voted to leave the... Read More