Council

Govt-funded projects inject $1b to WBOP economy

The government has committed close to $1 billion to a range of western Bay of Plenty projects. Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says the ‘very significant' funding... Read More

Wharf St progressing toward people-friendly street

Works to upgrade Wharf Street to a pedestrian-friendly environment are well underway and still on track to open this summer. The upgrade has already achieved... Read More

Maori wards pass vote in Tauranga

Applause and haka erupted from the public gallery as Tauranga City Council voted to establish a Maori Ward for the 2022 local government election. Councillor Jako... Read More

Feedback needed on plans for Katikati reserve

Public feedback is sought for a proposed new recreation area near Katikati dedicated to horse riding, mountain biking and walking. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Pleas for road safety improvements following crash

A car crashing on Saturday night in Arataki has resulted in pleas from residents for greater speed and safety measures to be introduced. The vehicle crash has... Read More

Have your say

The public is invited to provide feedback today on the future of a section of land on Matakana Island, being held at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club... Read More

A blank page for Mount streets design

A new approach is being taken to community engagement and design for a project aiming to innovate streets in Mount Maunganui. The Tauranga City Council is creating... Read More

Mounties to design their town

Mount Maunganui residents are being invited to design their ‘town of the future'. A presentation by local businessman Scott Brundell to the Tauranga... Read More

WBOP proceeds with kerbside rubbish and recycling

More than 1800 tonnes of rubbish will be diverted from Western Bay landfill once a kerbside recycling, glass and rubbish collection service across approximately... Read More

Heavy industry retreat near marae investigated

A 'managed retreat” of the industrial zone surrounding a Tauranga marae which borders residential areas will be investigated by Tauranga City Council. The... Read More

Tauranga Council agrees to appoint observer team

Tauranga City Council has agreed to appoint an observer team to help resolve their ongoing conflicts. This decision follows an emergency meeting to discuss the... Read More

Tauranga carpark a ‘$27m dollar hole‘

Tauranga ratepayers face a $7m-plus bill to demolish a defect-riddled central city carpark building, but dodged a catastrophic failure. The structural designer... Read More