Council

Pair filmed taking Greerton’s knitted rugby player

The two men who ripped a knitted rugby player from a yarn bombed tree in Greerton Village last week have been filmed on council cameras and were also... Read More

Boil water notice update for Coromandel Town

The Waikato District Health Board has advised that the boil water notice for properties on the Coromandel Town water supply network will remain in place until... Read More

Vital insights research now online

The findings from ‘Vital Update - Tauranga' - a research project that measures the wellbeing of our communities - is now available at www.vitalupdate.org.nz. The... Read More

Cancian claims ‘council took all the money’

In a fiery cross-examination of the Bella Vista Homes director, Danny Cancian was asked 'where was the money” following the failed subdivision. His answer:... Read More

Young drivers gain road safety skills

More than 100 young people will sign up this year to a free workshop to become more skilled and knowledgeable while driving on Tauranga's roads. Young driver... Read More

Free on-street parking in Tauranga city centre

On-street parking is now free in the Tauranga City centre. Time restrictions will be enforced to help keep parking spaces available for shoppers and business... Read More

New freedom camping sites floated for Hauraki area

Changes are in the air for some rules in the Hauraki District. The council is currently reviewing a bunch of bylaws and policies and wants to know what its communities... Read More

Boil water notice issued for Coromandel town

A boil water notice has been issued today for the Coromandel Town public water supply. 'The recent heavy rain has meant increased sediment in the water reaching... Read More

Council funding decisions made this week

Tauranga City Council has made savings from some parts of its budget while adding support for businesses and community groups identified through consultation on... Read More

Belated first birthday party for Awhina House

Awhina House staff blew out the candles at a belated first birthday party this week, celebrating the ‘community mahi' that has enabled the shelter to... Read More

RRR - Rescue, Revive Rehome win Rising Star Award

RRR - Rescue, Revive, Rehome has been announced as the winner in the Rising Star category of the TECT Community Awards. The charity, founded by Rowan Elliott... Read More

Explore Western Bay Libraries‘s website and win

Two tablet computers are up for grabs for the lucky entrants to Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries' new website competition. The competition is open now... Read More