Council

Flood protection work starts construction season

The commencement of flood protection projects on the lower Rangitāiki has signaled the start of the 2020 construction season for the Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Community feedback needed on public space use

Do tour operators, boot camps and fitness classes currently require a licence or make a payment to set up in a public space? What about businesses like a coffee... Read More

Fears loss of carparks means loss of business

Retailers are pouring their own money and time to ensure the community's voice is heard in Whakatane District Council's latest project. Submissions for Te Ara... Read More

All for the dogs this summer in Western Bay

It's going to be a furrtastic summer for doggie walks with Western Bay of Plenty District Council's new-look Wander Dogs Summer Series starting next month. The... Read More

Harbourside purchase adds to Council’s portfolio

A piece of foreshore land at the end of Beach Road, Katikati, has been bought by Western Bay of Plenty District Council to provide more recreational land. The... Read More

All Mauao closes for track maintenance this week

Mauao will be closed this week, including an all mountain closure, for the upgrading and resurfacing of the Waikorire track. As helicopters will be used during... Read More

What’s on – soap making, rugby, expos and markets

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. It's a mostly cloudy day ahead with a possible... Read More

Papamoa Cenotaph landscaping nearing completion

The Papamoa Cenotaph has been having the final elements of a wall, seating and landscaping installed this week, thanks to the generosity of many locals. 'The... Read More

College builds circle of community

Do secondary students anywhere else in New Zealand spend more than three hours on a school bus each day? While other students are still rubbing their eyes... Read More

Te Puke hosts creative writing course for migrants

Welcoming new New Zealanders to Te Puke has taken a different approach this month with the offer of a free creative writing workshop for migrants, led by local... Read More

BOPRC to protect Whakatane CBD from floods

Floodbanks in Whakatane's town centre are getting a much-needed upgrade to protect people and property against a one-in-100-year flood. Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

New building for BOP town

The old, run-down 'Opotiki Market” building on the main street will soon be replaced with a sparkling new two-storey commercial building costing up to $4.5... Read More