Council

Tauranga tsunami siren project left high and dry

The ongoing fight for tsunami sirens in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa has been lost with funding being pulled. Tauranga City Council commissioners voted to decline... Read More

Council approves Tauranga waterfront funding

As part of the deliberations on the Annual Plan 2022/23, Tauranga City Council has approved funding for a suite of projects that will accelerate the transformation... Read More

Tauranga‘s central bus interchange relocating

Bus users will find their Tauranga city centre bus stops just up the road on Durham and Wharf Streets from Monday, June 13. The relocation of the Willow Street... Read More

Commissioners to write to Govt to express concerns

Tauranga City Council's commissioners have resolved to write directly to Government Ministers to detail their concerns that a lack of alignment between agencies... Read More

“Do it once, do it right” -Civic precinct approved

Tauranga's civic precinct has been given the green light and the full $303 million project will be realised. During a Tauranga City Council meeting on Tuesday... Read More

Public anger over Links Ave halts council meeting

A Tauranga City Council meeting came to an abrupt stop on Monday after a disgruntled public gallery heckled the commissioners over the Links Avenue trial. Matthew... Read More

Restoration of historic grove on Mauao

Regular users of Mauao can expect to see some changes happening early next month. To maintain public safety during necessary tree maintenance work, some track,... Read More

Laptop delivery delights WBOP children

Tamariki and rangatahi from local schools and youth groups have received a visit from Western Bay of Plenty District Council's laptop fairy, bringing donations... Read More

Regional Council‘s $300K environmental fund opens

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has $300,000 available to community groups, organisations and schools through the Environmental Enhancement Fund, which opens on... Read More

ACT‘s “off with her head” comment “unfortunate”

Comments by Tauranga city commissioner and former National MP Anne Tolley on Wednesday about Tauranga's by-election candidates' priorities has resulted in a range... Read More

Free bus fares restricted after bus stop violence

A spate of violence at bus stops in Tauranga, mainly instigated by youth, has prompted regional council to restrict free bus fares for under 18 year olds. During... Read More

Time running out for community funding

Time is running out to apply for a share of more than $200,000 to help get your community project across the line. Applications for Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More