Council

BOPDHB give details on racecourse hospital plans

The Bay of Plenty District Health board says it 'makes sense” to consider Greerton's Racecourse Reserve as a potential site for expansion of Tauranga Hospital. BOPDHB... Read More

Bike challenge issued to Tauranga residents

The Tauranga community is being encouraged to swap their engines for pedal power in February with the Aotearoa Bike Challenge. The challenge is designed to be... Read More

Study launched for multi-use arena for Tauranga

A multi-use arena for the Bay of Plenty is being investigated, with consultants Tuhura Consulting and Visitor Solutions engaged to conduct a feasibility study... Read More

Rotorua development helping first home buyers

Another 60 homes are on the horizon for Rotorua. Resource consent was granted earlier this month to enable 60 homes to be built at 45 Frank Street. This will... Read More

City centre road works pause over the holidays

Road works in Taurnaga City will be put on hold over the Christmas/New Year period. As many construction sites shut down for the holidays, Tauranga City Council... Read More

No change to Tauranga’s rubbish collection

Tauranga residents can expect their kerbside collections to run as usual over the Christmas and New Year period. The collection of kerbside rubbish, recycling... Read More

Council explores Marine Parade enhancement

Tauranga City Council is considering how a coastal path along a popular and significant area of Marine Parade could be brought to life. In March 2021, commissioners... Read More

Kulim Park to re-open to vehicles on December 22

Kulim Park in Ōtūmoetai is temporarily closed to vehicles until December 22, while the finishing touches are added to the park upgrade before Christmas. The... Read More

Community urged to save more water

The city's water use continued to climb last week despite the recent introduction of a new Water Watchers Plan and outdoor watering restrictions. Council's water... Read More

Bay Venues announce vax pass requirement

Bay Venues have announced they now require vaccination passes for all of their facilities in accordance with the Covid-19 Protection Framework. CEO Chad Hooker... Read More

Property owners to receive new valuations in Jan

Tauranga citywide property revaluations are currently being audited and new valuation notices are now expected to be delivered in January 2022. "Property revaluations... Read More

Public health warning for Grahams Stream at Tairua

A Public Health warning has been put in place for Grahams Stream, Tairua as routine sampling at this location has recently and historically identified levels of... Read More