Council

‘No plan’ for Rotorua’s Blue Baths building

The former leaseholder of Rotorua's Blue Baths says it's 'not good enough” the council does not have a plan for the closed category one heritage-listed building. It... Read More

More housing choices for Ōmokoroa

Community feedback is being sought on ways to grow Ōmokoroa. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is building on current plans for Ōmokoroa's growth, by making... Read More

WBOP waste bylaw changes now in force

A new framework for the events, and building and construction industry, to make minimising waste their business as usual is now in place in the Western Bay of... Read More

Out of bounds: Safeguarding the Whakatane stopbank

Plantings and structures outside property boundaries have prompted the need for remediation works along the Whakatāne River stopbank. Construction work is finishing... Read More

No rush to secure Tauranga Racecourse’s future

'We don't have to rush it.” Tauranga City Council commission chair Anne Tolley is talking about deciding the fate of the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve. In... Read More

Tauranga in-person Anzac Day services to go ahead

In-person Anzac Day commemorations, including three dawn services, will be held across Tauranga this year. Tauranga City Council says this will give residents... Read More

BOP regional council bears brunt of election cost

The exit of district health boards and Tauranga's 'loss of democracy” will increase the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Local Body Election costs fourfold.... Read More

Disappointment at Red light status quo

'Bitter disappointment” is how some describe the reaction to New Zealand staying at the red light setting in the Covid traffic light system. Prime Minister... Read More

Park founder: “Council should invest in bike park”

Onepū Mountain Bike Park founder Bill Clark says Whakatāne District Council should consider buying the park. Bill says the bike park is one of the most frequented... Read More

Health services trump racing in Tauranga

The potential for health services has come out as the top option for the future use of the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve according to council analysis. Tauranga... Read More

WBOP Kerbside collections change on Good Friday

All kerbside collections that normally take place on Friday, April 15, will shift to Saturday, April 16, over the Easter Weekend. The areas impacted will be parts... Read More

Free bus fare trial a no-go

While bus passengers will enjoy half-price bus fares on Bay of Plenty Regional Council buses over the next three months, a push by some regional councillors to... Read More