Council

Contributing to flood defence and road safety

Kia Kaha Whakatāne contractors will be contributing to flood defence resilience and road safety this week, when they remove trees and some vegetation encroaching... Read More

Lime scooters to be trialled in Tauranga

Lime scooters will be hitting the streets of Tauranga later this month as part of a 12-month trial approved by Council. Tauranga City Council is looking... Read More

Tauranga facing new water constraints

Tauranga is facing a new water supply constraint this year. The prospect of another hot and dry summer and lower flow in the rivers that supply the city's drinking... Read More

Report confirms Council’s strong financial outlook

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has performed strongly through the COVID-19 pandemic and is forecast to maintain a strong comparative position among New... Read More

Contracts for Omokoroa Road upgrade awarded

The construction contract for the Omokoroa Road upgrade from Western Avenue to Tralee Street has been awarded to J Swap Contractors Limited. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Western Bay Council signs off annual report

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted its 2019/20 Annual Report. In a statement released to media, the council says it has come through one of the... Read More

Dream realised with Omokoroa pavilion opening

Community collaboration is being praised as the driving force for Omokoroa's new $1.6 million sports pavilion turning from a dream into a reality. The purpose-built... Read More

Re:Maker launches today with an open day and party

It's all about remaking, revaluing and re-purposing. A new initiative that revalues items seen as waste and creates a community of ‘remakers' is... Read More

Local organisation aims to empower ethnic women

There have been numerous support systems established and expanded in response to COVID-19 and the lockdown. From wage subsidies and redundancy payments, to counselling... Read More

Weighbridge repairs at Maleme St Transfer Station

People are being warned of delays at the Maleme Street Transfer Station on Monday. Tauranga City Council contractors are carrying out maintenance to one of the... Read More

Panepane Purakau submissions available

Submissions on the proposed return of ownership of Panepane Purakau are available for the public to view ahead of Western Bay of Plenty District Council making... Read More

Moving the courthouse on CBD wishlist

The Opotiki community's wishlist for its central business district includes moving the courthouse, additional greenspaces, refurbished shopfronts and a one-way... Read More