Council

More than 40 years in a great job

One of Whakatane District Council administrators Janie Storey's promises to herself on her retirement is to remember with fondness all the people she has had... Read More

February biking challenge issued

People are being issued a biking challenge next month as part of the annual Bike Month. Bike Month celebrates cycling in February with a jam-packed calendar full... Read More

Coromandel beaten by strong currents & wave surges

A plan for long-term repair is currently in the works following damage to Thames/Coromandel coastline. The underwater volcano eruption and accompanying tsunami... Read More

Tauranga debates future of Crown reserve land

Lines are being drawn in the dirt over a large block of Crown reserve land in Tauranga, with several community groups strongly opposed to the idea that it might... Read More

Moturiki closed due to sea swells

Access to Moturiki, often known as Leisure Island, has been closed on Sunday afternoon due to significant sea swells and the high incoming tide. "This closure... Read More

Mount Hot Pools unveil He Pou Rarama

The Mount Hot Pools has unveiled a culturally significant artwork that now stands outside their iconic site at the base of Mauao. The work, titled He Pou... Read More

Misha’s mission pays off

A Pāpāmoa woman's ongoing quest to protect dogs from karaka berry poisoning has come on leaps and bounds. Misha Gildenberger has lobbied Tauranga City Council... Read More

Covid-19 cross sector response in Lakes community

With an increasing number of Covid cases in the community, Lakes DHB is urging the general public to get vaccinated and to follow the Covid-19 health advice. ... Read More

Summer stinks

Summertime enjoyment has been marred in the streets north of Mount Maunganui shopping centre by a putrid stench from nearby stormwater drains. 'It really stinks... Read More

Water shortage for Rotorua

The Rotorua area is moving to level one of a water shortage event as Ngongotahā Stream reaches its lowest recorded flow since records began in 1975. Bay of Plenty... Read More

Financial boost expected from weekend events

Three high-profile events taking place next weekend are expected to attract more than 12,000 people to Tauranga and contribute more than $700k to regional GDP... Read More

Former police officer appointed to council role

Former Rotorua Police area commander Anaru Pewhairangi will take up a new role at the Rotorua Lakes Council. He has been appointed as Rotorua Lakes Council's... Read More