Council

Tauranga library‘s final countdown

Tauranga's central library will close the doors at its current location on Sunday before opening at He Puna Manawa on Monday, April 4. The newly developed... Read More

Council split over joining three waters group

After a robust and lengthy debate, Whakatāne district council has voted to join Communities 4 Local Democracy, an action group formed by councils in response... Read More

The cost of parking in Rotorua

Rotorua's parking system cost more than $1.5 million last financial year, making a net profit of almost $620,000. Figures obtained through an official information... Read More

Meetings go online to keep community safe

Upcoming Council, community board and ward forum meetings will now take place virtually via Zoom to help slow the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Western... Read More

Opotiki Harbour construction passes halfway mark

Construction in Ōpōtiki of one of the largest pieces of non-roading infrastructure seen in New Zealand in decades has now reached the halfway mark. The Bay... Read More

Treaty claim could halt Tauranga reserve plans

Plans to redevelop a Tauranga reserve that houses a golf course and racecourse could be scuppered after a claim has been lodged via the Treaty of Waitangi Act. The... Read More

Native tree poisoning threatens Tauranga wildlife

"Once that habitat is gone, it's gone forever." That's the message from Tauranga City Council's director of spaces and places, Paul Dunphy. White-faced... Read More

Covid: Staff shortages affect rubbish collections

Both Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils are experiencing staff shortages as a result of Covid-19. The shortages are affecting the councils'... Read More

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 opens this week

Tauranga Moana will be showcased on the global stage this Friday, as Bay Oval plays host to the opening match of the prestigious ICC Women's Cricket World Cup... Read More

Council reviewing plans for Wilson Park

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is reviewing the plans for Wilson Park and wants to know what the community use it for. Council is also asking for feedback... Read More

Infrastructure funding: TCC signals new approach

Tauranga City Council commissioners have approved a proposal to consult the community on the possible use of Infrastructure Funding and Financing levies. The... Read More

Council urged not to repeat mistakes in Tauriko

Tauranga business leaders are calling for public transport accessibility to be catered for in the Tauriko West plans to avoid the mistakes made on the eastern... Read More