Council

Hop on board for a friendlier welcome to Arataki

More shelter, more shade, and safer streets are on their way with an exciting upgrade planned for the Arataki Bus Hub. With over 50,000 passengers a month,... Read More

BOPRC 10-year plan: BOP regional parks poised

Rotorua and Katikati could be home to two new potential regional parks proposed in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's plan for the next 10 years. Whether... Read More

Safer speeds proposed for schools and city centre

A new speed limit proposal could change the way we drive around Tauranga in a bid to keep vulnerable road users safe. Tauranga City Council is consulting... Read More

Council deliberates on spendy projects

Whakatāne district councillors have been at odds over spending on improvements to Ōhope Wharf and Mitchell Park - projects worth half a million dollars each. After... Read More

Union takes council to task on staff concerns

Some Ōpōtiki District Council staff members have turned to their union to represent their interests in regard to long-term plan discussions. Public sector... Read More

Waikato and BOP state highway works for April

With the majority of the road renewals programme now complete, there's an opportunity to reflect on the work completed over the past 6 months. Crews have... Read More

How you want to be represented in Western BOP?

Public submissions are now open for residents to have their say on the representation of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Western Bay Mayor James Denyer... Read More

The 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival

Event organisers of the 25th Tauranga Multicultural Festival says it "was another extravaganza of cultural celebration by our local migrant community". Tauranga... Read More

Lower speed limits for WBOP up to two years away

Lower speed limits are coming for Western Bay town centres, with limits outside rural schools also set to change. Waihi Beach, Ōmokoroa and Te Puke town... Read More

Kawerau council bound by fluoride directive

Legal action has been threatened against Kawerau District Council if it introduces fluoride to its water supply - but the council also faces a hefty fine if... Read More

Commission 'trampling over democracy' -Lobby group

Lobby group Tax Payers' Union is accusing Tauranga's commissioners of 'trampling over local democracy”, but the commission's chair says they have no intention... Read More

Putting the destination into Destination Skatepark

What puts the ‘destination' in Tauranga's newest Destination Skatepark? Designed in collaboration with the local roller community, it will be the go-to... Read More