Council

The cost of pursuing Rotorua’s Māori ward bill

The pursuit of a bill to allow an equal number of Māori and general ward seats in Rotorua has so far cost ratepayers more than $46,500. It comes as mayoral candidate... Read More

Seawall repairs on The Strand in Tauranga

Parts of Tauranga'a waterfront will be fenced off in the coming weeks. From today, Tauranga City Council contractors will be working along the city centre... Read More

Voter numbers have grown since last election

Ōpōtiki district's number of electors for the local government elections in October has grown by 11.5 percent since the last election. A pre-election report... Read More

Waterfront plans: basketball court just the start

The basketball court currently in regular use on Dive Crescent is just the start of attempts to return the area to community use, according to Tauranga City... Read More

Election 2022: Relief and disappointment at delay

A murmur of relief spread across the room as Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced Tauranga City Council's election will be delayed until July 2024... Read More

Feedback sought on Coromandel transport services

Waikato Regional Council is planning to seek public feedback on possible new public transport services in Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki districts. The consultation... Read More

Commissioners to be appointed beyond 2022

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has today announced her intention to appoint a Commission to the Tauranga City Council until July 2024. The current commission,... Read More

Council’s operating deficit softens to $5.1m

Rotorua Lakes Council's operating deficit has softened in a month, dropping from almost $6m to $5.1m for the year to January. The council says when capital revenues... Read More

Rotorua rates increase of 5.7 per cent floated

A 5.7 per cent rates increase will be considered for Rotorua for 2023. It is also expected the district's projected overall debt over 2023 will also increase... Read More

Tauranga City commissioners‘ future to be decided

The future leadership of Tauranga City Council is likely to be decided today. Four commissioners were appointed to lead council in February last year, after... Read More

Petition to stop Tauranga elections being delayed

The Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance is calling on Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta to not cancel elections this year. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Mayor withdraws complaint against councillor

Ōpōtiki Mayor Lyn Riesterer has withdrawn her complaint against councillor Barry Howe. This comes after an independent investigation found councillor... Read More