Council

Powell: “Tauranga is in good hands”

With the announcement of the team of commissioners, former Mayor Tenby Powell says he feels assured Tauranga is in good hands. 'I've always said Tauranga deserves... Read More

Protesters tearful at meeting opposing Maori wards

Emotions ran high at a public meeting discussing the implementation of Maori wards in Tauranga last Friday with opposing views on racism and approaches that benefit... Read More

Ex-mayor, acting mayor and ex-deputy mayor respond

Greg Brownless who was Tauranga Mayor from 2016 - 2019 has highlighted traffic congestion, housing, rates and democracy as key issues facing the newly appointed... Read More

Consent declined for new jet fuel storage facility

Resource consents for the development of a new jet fuel storage facility in Mount Maunganui have been declined. Resource consent for Timaru Oil Services has been... Read More

Building consents show Opotiki region on the rise

A new library, harbour and mussel factory planned for Opotiki have pushed up the value of building consents lodged by $10 million in one year, trouncing the... Read More

Steep concerns about new rubbish collection

Residents of Keam Way in Welcome Bay are worried the new council rubbish collection trucks will damage their road and they will be liable for the repairs. Currently... Read More

One Love road closures in Tauranga this weekend

Delays are expected around the Tauranga CBD this weekend with roads being closed for the annual One Love Festival. Dubbed one of the biggest music festivals in... Read More

Opotiki‘s bold plans for town makeover

The Opotiki District Council will implement a new town centre masterplan, as a way of ‘revitalising' the downtown area. The Council endorsed the... Read More

Calls for commissioners to focus on infrastructure

Tauranga leaders have high hopes the newly announced commissioners taking over at the city's council will focus on tackling the area's infrastructure... Read More

Councillor responds to commission appointment

Former deputy-mayor Kelvin Clout is 'both saddened and frustrated by the events of 2020” which has led to four commissioners replacing the city's council. He... Read More

Support formalised for cash-strapped groups

Kawerau council has formalised its commitment to support cash-strapped community groups with free access to council facilities. For years the Kawerau District... Read More

Funding boost for Tauranga seniors support project

Tauranga City Council has been awarded a Community Connects grant from the Office for Seniors for their age friendly project focused on supporting seniors in the... Read More