Council

Exploring plans for public spaces in WBOP

People are being invited to have their say on the future of public spaces in the Western Bay of Plenty. Ideas proposed include a new barbecue area and pump track... Read More

A call for reducing speed on Eversham Road

A resident of Eversham Road in Mount Maunganui is calling for speed bumps to be installed following the late night collision of a vehicle into two parked cars. 'Council... Read More

Council: Water, waste & cemeteries most critical

Whakatāne District Council has 600 rapid antigen tests to help it maintain critical services in the case of a widespread outbreak of Covid-19. People and engagement... Read More

Safer paths to being more active

Work has started this week on a new shared use path around Whakatāne's Rex Morpeth Park. Whakatāne District Council transport manager Martin Taylor said... Read More

Groundwater testing bores to be drilled for Matatā

Matatā residents can expect to see bore drilling work taking place in their neighbourhood over the next few weeks. Three groundwater bores are being drilled... Read More

Links Ave cul-de-sac labelled a “sledge hammer”

The re-introduction of a cul-de-sac trial on one of Mount Maunganui's through-roads is being described as taking a 'sledge hammer” to the problem. Arataki... Read More

Women‘s world cup inspires young cricketers

With ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 just weeks away, 40 primary school girls are relishing the chance to get involved in the sport. Yesterday, they took... Read More

Commissioners want flexibility for mobile traders

A mobile trader based at Omanu Beach that caters to 'sandy children and those in need of a quick caffeine fix” is asking Tauranga City Council for assurance... Read More

Hauraki Rubbish: Waste not, want not

Yellow rubbish bags ripped open by animals will be a thing of the past when Hauraki District Council moves to landfill bins in September 2023. "That's just one... Read More

Safety concerns: bigger signs needed for drinkers

Drinkers have been ignoring liquor ban signs in the Kawerau town centre and Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell says it will lead to people getting hurt. At a Kawerau... Read More

Divisive Mount Maunganui road trial re-established

A controversial road trial in Mount Maunganui has been approved and could start in as little as two weeks. Tauranga City Council commissioners have approved a... Read More

BOP leaders gobble almost $118k in a year

Some Bay of Plenty councils and health boards have spent almost $118,000 on catering in a year. The spend covers the 2020/2021 financial year and includes Rotorua... Read More