Council

Rotorua Lakes Council almost $6m in the red

Rotorua Lakes Council is almost $6 million in the red, and the council says it is mostly due to the 'ongoing impact of Covid-19". Council organisational enablement... Read More

TECT Park wins international recognition

The people of the world have voted TECT Park as a top 10 winner in the Green Flag International People's Choice Award. The awards see Green Flag Award winning... Read More

Elections: will stood down councillors run again?

Of the councillors stood down from Tauranga City Council a year ago, only three have plans to run again should elections take place in October. It comes as a... Read More

Proposal to upgrade BOP road for boat harbour

Whakatāne District Council is proposing to upgrade the section of Keepa Road adjacent to the town's planned new marina. The $29 million first stage of Te Rāhui... Read More

Democracy debate

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says she remains committed to a return to council elections in Tauranga. However, former Mayor Tenby Powell says his hope... Read More

Have your say on accessibility upgrades

Two community days at Mount Drury Reserve - Hopukiore will provide a chance for Tauranga residents to have their say on creating accessible and inclusive public... Read More

Asbestos contamination found on former school site

Asbestos-contaminated material found on a former school site has led to increased costs for Kawerau District Council's Central Cove housing development,... Read More

Rotorua projected to have housing shortfall

First-home buyers and elderly renters are paying the price of a 'dire shortage” of housing in Rotorua, agents say. It comes as a report projects the city... Read More

Tauranga’s central library to close for a month

With relocation plans are underway, the Tauranga Library will be closing for a month before opening at a temporary location. The city-based library is joining... Read More

Council hits back at budget blowout claims

A Tauranga ratepayers group has levelled accusations of budget blowouts at Tauranga City Council and its Commissioners in relation to four major city projects.... Read More

Making plans for an emergency

Does your family have a plan in the event of an emergency? Western Bay of Plenty District Council is helping whānau across the District to start a kōrero and... Read More

New Tauranga property valuations now online

New Tauranga property valuations now available online will be used to calculate the city's rates from July 1, 2022. In a statement released this morning, Tauranga... Read More