Council

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

Whakaari: claims marae too connected to defendants

Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae has come under fire for its lack of neutrality, during a hearing to determine a trial venue for the companies and individuals charged... Read More

Tauranga skate park design process ready to roll

Skaters of all ages and skating persuasions have been selected by Tauranga City Council to help design a destination skate park for the city. Council is co-designing... Read More

Tauranga taskforce raise building consent concerns

Members of local advocacy group Urban Task Force have started regular meetings with the Tauranga City Council Building and Environmental Planning teams to discuss... Read More

Parau Farms: council delay housing decision

If a proposed housing development in Bethlehem goes ahead, it won't be until Tauranga City Council has addressed questions raised by its communities. That... Read More

Ōmokoroa and Te Puna move to essential water only

A broken pump that provides water to Ōmokoroa and Te Puna communities may lead to water shortages and low pressure over the next 24 hours. "All... Read More

Waihī Beach trig trail to close for tree felling

Waihī Beach's popular trig trail and its panoramic views from the summit will be off limits while tree felling takes place in the area. From Monday, February... Read More

Elections 2022: Webber hangs up mayoral chains

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber has announced his decision to step down from the mayoralty and council at the next local body elections. The mayor made... Read More

Coromandel fish farm plan divides submitters

More than half the public submissions on a Coromandel marine farming plan oppose the scheme, but there's also a significant number in support. Iwi organisation... Read More

Lion must come out to play

New locations are being considered for Margaret Mahy's lion as part of the Civic Centre upgrade. The bronze statue's position has been a sore point with some... Read More

Bins: New options for Tauranga residents

Tauranga residents now have the chance to upsize or downsize their rubbish and recycling bins. In 2021 Council rolled out its new kerbside rubbish and recycling... Read More

Enrol now for WBOP elections

Western Bay of Plenty Council is asking residents to enroll now to vote in local elections later this year. October sees the next round of local government elections... Read More