Council

Kawerau community split over rates and asbestos

Kawerau District Council heard submissions this week on its draft annual plan, which includes a proposal for a contained asbestos dump and options for how to share... Read More

Rotorua airshed extension to protect air quality

The Rotorua Airshed boundary will be extended from Friday June 3 to include future residential housing developments in areas next to the existing airshed. The... Read More

Make other dogs green with envy

Dog owners, it's time to go green! Dog registrations for the 2022-23 year are now open and so make sure your pooch is wearing their new green tag. To celebrate,... Read More

A fresh perspective needed at the top

Katikati resident and first-term Western Bay of Plenty councillor James Denyer has joined the race to become the district's next mayor in October's Local Body... Read More

Clubs concerned for future if stadium realised

Tauranga sport clubs with more than a century of tradition could be displaced if a proposed stadium becomes a reality. A feasibility study for a boutique stadium... Read More

Western Bay: never forget your bin day again

Having trouble remembering which day to put your bin out each week? Get a reminder straight to your phone and join Western Bay of Plenty District Council's crusade... Read More

Apply now for Western Bay Council’s CCTV fund

Groups hoping to deter any anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for Western Bay's annual CCTV fund. It's the second time Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Council achieving Toitū CarbonReduce Certification

Taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is a priority for our community, and a focus for many organisations across Tauranga, says a Tauranga City Council... Read More

Commissioners approve commercial rates change

Tauranga City Council have approved a rating change for the commercial and industrial sector as a further step towards ensuring the sector pays what Council deems... Read More

Three Waters issues still unclear - Commissioners

A lack of recognition of Tauranga's water assets in the Three Waters Reform does ratepayers 'a huge disservice” according to commission chair Anne Tolley. 'There's... Read More

Tackling BOP Regional Council’s visibility issue

To combat the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's 'invisibility”, it is taking a multi-faceted approach ahead of the Local Body Election in October. Chairman... Read More

Council to pursue innovative funding approach

Tauranga City Council could become one of the first New Zealand local authorities to utilise the Government's Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act - IFF -... Read More