A new trial on the Whakatāne River may soon see a better future for inanga (whitebait) populations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is trialing creating... Read More

Should alcohol stores close at 9pm, not 10pm, across the Western Bay? Should there be a limit on the number of bottle stores across the Te Puke-Maketu area? That's... Read More

The Hauraki District is taking a fresh approach to powering up their business community by targeting young people in cities with specialised work skills in a brand-new... Read More

A wastewater overflow is being reported in Matua this afternoon. Tree roots have damaged a sewer line in Matua, causing a wastewater overflow in Tilby Drive/Fergusson... Read More

Ōpōtiki District Council has received 104 submissions from the public on its proposed bylaw change that would ban keeping horses in town. The majority were... Read More

Grab your dogs and their leads - it's time for the first walk in the annual Western Bay Wander Dogs Summer Series event line up. The first walk is a leisurely... Read More

Helicopters will be seen hovering over Mauao next week as maintenance works on the tracks are carried out. Tauranga City Council says Mauao will be closed during... Read More

A five-week trial limiting through-traffic on Links Ave in Mount Maunganui will begin on November 15. During that period, a temporary cul-de-sac will be in place... Read More

If doing ollies, kick flips and nose grabs are your thing, then Tauranga City Council wants to hear from you. Council is co-designing and identifying the best... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is looking for four people to become summer freedom camping ambassadors for eight weeks from December 15. Their role is... Read More

Regional Council staff are making sure their skills are sharp with a refresher flood monitoring course. Close to 60 people attended the course at Bay of Plenty... Read More

Twelve organisations will receive a funding boost, thanks to the Kawerau District Council Community Grants scheme. The council resolved to distribute a total... Read More