Council

$2.5bn BOP transport investment proposed

The Bay of Plenty Regional Land Transport Plan has been adopted by the Regional Council. The RLTP sets out a ten-year sustainable transport strategy proposing... Read More

Council conclude LTP deliberations

Tauranga City Council's Long-term Plan 2021-31 has taken a significant step forward with the conclusion of deliberations which have confirmed the work programme... Read More

Animal carcasses and offal dumped in Oropi stream

Multiple trailer loads of animal carcasses and bagged offal being illegally dumped in an Oropi stream has sparked an appeal from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Regional... Read More

BOP Regional council to increase rates by 5.8%

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has signed off on its Long Term Plan and will invest around $1.86 billion over the next 10 years. Regional Council chairman Doug... Read More

End date in sight for Tauranga CBD free parking

The two-hour free parking system across Tauranga's CBD will continue until early next year when a new citywide parking system is expected to come into force. Commissioners... Read More

BOP regional council dispels rate rise fears

There are fears a move by the regional council to collect its own rates could see communities paying more. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council resolved late last... Read More

Changes made to Cameron Rd project

Tauranga City Council have made two key changes to the Futureproofing Cameron Road project following public consultation. Hamilton Street will remain without... Read More

Council clarify Links Ave plans

Tauranga City Council have clarified their plans for the potential trial implementation of a cul-de-sac on Links Ave. They have confirmed that consultation with... Read More

Long-term plan deliberations begin this week

Tauranga City Council's commissioners have a big job ahead as they deliberate on the 1,818 submissions received on the city's 2021-31 long-term lan. Commission... Read More

Council to investigate 12th Ave liquor ban

Tauranga City Council will continue to investigate the processes and conditions that might accompany an alcohol ban on 12th Ave. Council commissioners have decided... Read More

Links Ave cul-de-sac gets go ahead

Tauranga City Council will push ahead with plans to trial a cul-de-sac traffic system on Links Ave after commissioners approved the recommendation at a council... Read More

Councillors set Whakatane’s Long-Term Plan

Whakatane's average rate increase will be 6.94 per cent each year for the next three years, while its rates are the third highest in the country. Following long-plan... Read More