Council

New rules for flood protection and drains

If you live, work or use the land around a stopbank or other flood defence and drainage asset in the Bay of Plenty, you may need to check out the new rules from... Read More

Homeless village plans revealed

A plan to create the country's first multi-million dollar homeless village in Tauranga is currently underway. The idea is being pushed forward by Te Tuinga Whanau... Read More

Dates set for Tauranga Council public meetings

The first lot of meetings with the new commission in Tauranga will start on Monday. Meetings will run at the Tauranga City Council Chambers on February... Read More

Tauranga fraudulent parking ticket warning

Con-artists are taking scams to a new level, with fraudulent parking tickets in Tauranga. Tauranga City Council says they have been made aware of a fraudulent... Read More

Council to remove “offensive” parking sign

Tauranga City Council will be removing a parking sign in Greerton due to offensive language. The sign, located at the Greerton shops, reads 'This is not a carpark... Read More

A day out for the dogs in Katikati

The hunt is on for the best dressed Western themed dog at the Doggy Day Out tomorrow. The sixth annual event will include demonstrations and family entertainment... Read More

Legislation puts Tauranga Maori ward poll in doubt

While preparations are in place for a Maori Ward poll in Tauranga, legislation before parliament may result in the poll being cancelled. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Tauranga by-elections officially cancelled

The Tauranga by-elections triggered by councillor resignations last year, are now officially cancelled. The by-elections were scheduled to happen this month... Read More

Pedestrian bridge work to start in Omokoroa

Construction will start on Monday in Omokoroa on installing two pedestrian/cycle path bridges on either side of the railway bridge on Omokoroa Road. Western... Read More

WBOP Council launches kerbside collection website

Western Bay residents can now find out all they need to know about the new kerbside rubbish and recycling service starting July 1, 2021. Launched today, Western... Read More

New bill rids Maori ward veto

Maori ward campaigners are thrilled the Labour Government is using urgency to push through a bill to get rid of a public veto on Maori wards. Whakatane women... Read More

Cycleway scores high for user enjoyment

Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside... Read More