Council

Next stage of Harbour works to start in New Year

Enabling works continue on Ōpōtiki's Harbour construction site and the next stage of works will mean more action on seawall construction where the permanent... Read More

Sprinkler and irrigation system ban now in place

A city wide sprinkler and irrigation system ban begins at 12pm today, due to a combination of low flow levels in the streams that supply Tauranga's water and the... Read More

Troublesome BOP alleyway to remain open

The possible closure of an alleyway in Kawerau because of crime, people urinating and the dumping of rubbish, has been vehemently opposed by the community. Neighbours... Read More

Libraries show their worth with record borrows

Traditionally, the first day the library doors open in the new year is the busiest, as holiday makers descend to one of Tauranga City Libraries to pick up the... Read More

Tauranga by-election postponed

Following the resignation of councillor Heidi Hughes this morning, electoral officer Warwick Lampp is announcing the postponement of the Tauranga by-election. Lampp... Read More

Councillor resigns to save by-election expense

Tauranga City Councillor Heidi Hughes is resigning from council, effective immediately. The idea behind the resignation is to delay the by-election, which... Read More

Kaitiaki onsite at Omanawa Falls this summer

Kaitiaki, also known as a guardian, will be on site at the Omanawa Falls to help care for this special place as well as support and advise any visitors. They... Read More

Single council rubbish bags soon to be available

Tauranga City Council will introduce kerbside waste collections for all households, on July 1, 2021. This means weekly food scraps and fortnightly rubbish and... Read More

Water use reaches danger levels across Western Bay

Water use across the whole Western Bay District has reached alarming levels in the past 10 days putting the whole District on alert, and increasing the likelihood... Read More

Christmas - less waste, more wonder!

The festive season is an awesome time of celebrating, eating and giving. But did you know that the season is also the most wasteful time of the year? During... Read More

Wharf Street: a new destination in Tauranga CBD

On Wharf Street the vehicles, furniture and planters made of wooden pallets are long gone and in their place is shiny new furniture and an air of satisfaction. What... Read More

Funding Keeps Kiwi Kids Afloat

BaySwim, a division of Bay Venues, has secured funding to provide 850 students with free access to life saving water skills as part of their Water Skills... Read More