Council

WBOP speed limit proposal out for public feedback

Speed reductions around Western Bay schools are among proposed speed limit changes out for public feedback. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is undertaking... Read More

Funding boost for Rangitāiki Floodway completion

Major engineering work to complete the final stages of the Rangitāiki Floodway and to improve the resilience of flood walls on the Rangitāiki River, has received... Read More

Student therapy garden also grows confidence

A Tauranga children's therapy garden will help grow 'confident, active and resilient” leaners who can thrive in a traditional classroom environment. ... Read More

Sport rock climbing not permitted on Mauao

Mauao's Joint Administration Board, Nga Poutiriao o Mauao, has decided not to approve the use of sport rock climbing routes on Mauao. The decision, made at the... Read More

It’s time for Mountie to return

Missing in action for a couple of years, it's now time to put Mountie back where he belongs, says Mount Maunganui and Papamoa ward councillor Dawn Kiddie. ... Read More

Council reopens event funds

Tauranga City Council is reopening three of its event funds, with a temporarily reduced event funding budget. The $200k decrease to the Event Funding Framework... Read More

Spending ratepayers’ money

The opportunity to tell Tauranga City Councillors how ratepayers' money should and shouldn't be spent brought feedback and suggestions from all ages. Papamoa... Read More

No dog zone temporarily extended on Mount beach

Tauranga City Council has introduced a temporary 12-month restriction to their dog bylaw to help protect local wildlife. From August 1, 2020, to January 31, 2021,... Read More

37% of Tauranga properties to get rates reduction

Tauranga City Council has confirmed an annual plan for the 2020/21 year will see 37 per cent of ratepayers pay less for the rates on their properties. The mayor... Read More

Ngatai Road works to be completed this week

The new road layout for Ngatai Road in Otumoetai will be completed this week, showcasing Council's goal of creating better urban connections that are safer, smarter... Read More

Proposal to return Panepane back to iwi

Western Bay of Plenty District Council today voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island to five local hapū. Council... Read More

Law to help infrastructure financing passes

The Government has passed legislation establishing a new tool to enable infrastructure for housing and urban development. Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford... Read More