Council

Demystifying council for first time candidates

Information sessions are set to demystify what it takes to be at the Western Bay of Plenty District Council table, thanks to two Tauranga City councillors. "Standing... Read More

Council gifts reserve back to original landowners

Ownership of a public reserve in Ngongotahā will be gifted back to the whānau who donated it decades ago. Backers of the move included former Te Pāti... Read More

Regional council chair not seeking re-election

Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder says he will not seek re-election this year. Leeder joined the council in 2013 following 12 years as a... Read More

Council to explore unitary authority options

Rotorua councillors have asked chief executive Andrew Moraes to begin exploring unitary authority options with neighbours. One unitary authority mayor... Read More

Rain bombs cast cloud over Matatā housing growth

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says building more homes within Matatā now would be a mistake due to the potential damage from 'rain bombs” and worsening... Read More

Bins confiscated for repeat recycling errors

Whakatāne District Council plans to bring in strict penalties for people who continually put incorrect items in their recycling and green waste bins. Three... Read More

Why tree removal has postponed Mauao track closure

The partial closure of the Mauao base track has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base... Read More

Pedals, paddles and progress in Ōmokoroa

Whether it's biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move - and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the... Read More

Ōmokoroa roundabout on the move

The ‘temporary' roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road is on the move - but it won't be going far. The current layout... Read More

Tauranga rates rise shaved down to 9.9%

Tauranga residents are facing a 9.9% rates rise after the council found extra savings. Tauranga City Council faced public criticism for proposing a 12% rates... Read More

Major infrastructure upgrades to start in Te Puke

A major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke. From mid-June, a nine-month project will... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More