With kitten and puppy season on our doorsteps, animal rescue needs foster carers more than ever. Rowan Elliott of Rescue Revive Rehome says they rely on fosterers... Read More

Community groups looking for funding for one-off projects can apply to Tauranga City Council's new Community Grant Fund from Monday, September 27. The $1.81 million... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Gary Webber says an initial review into the Government's Three Waters reform proposal has highlighted significant issues. Western... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's kerbside collection grace period will wrap up this week following a 10-week education programme. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

The Minister of Local Government says she stands by the decision to place a Commission in charge of Tauranga City Council. However, Nanaia Mahuta remains committed... Read More

A former Western Bay of Plenty District councillor is urging people to speak up about Three Waters Reform. Councils around the country have until October 1 to... Read More

Tauranga City Council commission chair Anne Tolley is calling for a redacted section of the commission's June quarter report to be made public. The report was... Read More

The Pukehina boat ramp will close to the public from next week to allow for upgrades. The boat ramp off Pukehina Parade next to Ororoa Reserve will close from... Read More

As a fluent te reo Māori speaker, celebrating the Māori language is not something that is confined to Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori for Ōpōtiki district councillor... Read More

Motorists in the Bay of Plenty can join people around the globe by leaving their cars at home on Wednesday, September 22, to celebrate World Car Free Day. World... Read More

The next step in connecting cyclists and walkers between Ōmokoroa and Pahoia will be taken this week, as construction of a new suspension bridge gets underway. Part... Read More

The Government has made a hash of explaining its plan to reform water services, according to the organisation that represents councils around the country. Local... Read More