Council

Hose ban looming for Tauranga

Additional water restrictions are looming for Tauranga City. In a post on Facebook, Tauranga City Council says water restrictions are still on in Tauranga. 'This... Read More

Commissioners appointed to Tauranga City Council

Local Government Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta has announced the four commissioners that will act in place of elected representatives at the Tauranga City Council. The... Read More

Tauranga commissioners to be announced this week

The commissioners who will take over Tauranga City Council are set to be announced this week. This follows the Minister for Local Government, Nanaia Mahuta,... Read More

Govt to abolish local veto on council Maori wards

The government will introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Māori wards Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced. The... Read More

Thrice around the world for Tauranga Lime users

Tauranga City Council has declared itself happy with the use of Lime scooters in the city. The electric scooters first popped up on city streets in October.... Read More

Maori ward proposal to go to referendum

Electoral officer Warwick Lampp has confirmed that the proposed introduction of a Maori ward at Tauranga City Council will go to a referendum. This comes after... Read More

Community interest sought for Omokoroa pavilion

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking interest from the Omokoroa community for groups that may wish to use the old pavilion when it is relocated on the... Read More

Tensions high at Maori ward petition meeting

Emotion ran high at a public meeting discussing the implementation of Maori wards in Tauranga this afternoon, with opposing views on racism and approaches that... Read More

Peaceful protest at meeting against Maori wards

A group of peaceful protesters will speak about the importance of Maori wards at a public meeting in Tauranga today. The meeting has been organised by a group... Read More

No negotiation over Te Puke road closure

Te Puke residents are frustrated and feeling unheard about the partial closure of No. 1 Road. The first part of the road will be one way with entry only from Te... Read More

Councillor quits, triggering WBOP by-election

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will hold a by-election for one seat on Council following the resignation of Councillor Christina Humphreys. Councillor... Read More

Opotiki Council’s public survey under way

Opotiki residents should not be surprised if they get a phone call in coming days seeking their opinion on a range of council activities and services. National... Read More