Council

Bans from Rotorua Council facilities halve

Vaping in the library, an 'alleged over-familiar conversation” with a female staff member and aggressive behaviour were among reasons people were banned... Read More

Access to Omanawa Falls remains closed

Access to Omanawa Falls in the Western Bay of Plenty remains closed following the death of a man on Sunday. Tauranga City Council, Ngāti Hangarau and Tourism... Read More

$25 rent rise “a hell of a lot” – pensioner

Pensioners living in Opotiki's Peria House flats say a $25 a week rise in rent will be a struggle to pay and will result in them having to go without. However,... Read More

Top tips for a super summer with your pup

Longer days and balmier nights mean more opportunities for you and your pooch to get out and about. Before you go, Tauranga City Council's Animal Services Team... Read More

Bye bye blue shed

An unassuming blue shed that has fronted the water on Dive Crescent has seen its last day and has been demolished recently. The shed, which was formerly a Harbour... Read More

Tauranga New Year‘s coverage

LIVE: 12.15am This evening hundreds of people congregated on the Tauranga waterfront, at Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Matua to watch the midnight fireworks that... Read More

Cameron Road’s past will help shape its future

Time never stands still and while today's Cameron Road feels very familiar, it's about to undergo its next major transformation. Tauranga City Council has secured... Read More

Discover Tauranga‘s parks this summer

From our most well-known walking track at Mauao to some of our best kept secrets, Tauranga's parks and reserves offer an incredible opportunity to enjoy our beautiful... Read More

Melissa Cox to perform tonight at Mount Hot Pools

The Mount Maunganui Hot Pools have the perfect way to unwind after an active day playing in the ocean and exploring the bush and hills around the Bay of Plenty.... Read More

A new strategy set to shape the Historic Village

Tauranga City Council has approved a strategy that will enable The Historic Village to grow further in the space of arts, culture, events, history and as a community... Read More

Tauranga LED streetlight upgrades continue

The final part of the project to upgrade the city's streetlights to LED lights is now underway and expected to be completed by mid-2021. More than 7000 streetlights... Read More

Freedom camping over the festive period

Tauranga City Council is asking freedom campers visiting the city to follow the rules so that Tauranga can remain a friendly and safe freedom camping destination. The... Read More