Council

Pongakawa recycle drop-off extended

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is extending its rural recycling drop-off service in Pongakawa for another month - ending on July 18. The mobile recycling... Read More

Update on Ngatai Road improvements

As life gets back to normal, they're more people and vehicles using Ngatai Road. Tauranga City Council wants to thank people for their continued care when driving... Read More

$8.229M to stimulate EBOP employment

Whakatāne District Council has been successful in securing $8.229M to undertake a range of projects aimed at creating the equivalent of 130 full-time jobs... Read More

All’s well that ends well

When we caught up with Tauranga's former mayor Greg Brownless, he was at the gym. Eight months on, and he's finding life a bit more relaxed. He's been on the... Read More

Deputy mayor to stay after councillor backs down

Tauranga's deputy mayor will retain her position after a councillor has rescinded his signature from a letter asking for her to be removed. Councillor Kelvin... Read More

Vandal-proof soap dispensers installed in toilets

In the wake of COVID-19, public health has never been more important, yet vandals continually destroying toilet amenities are frustrating the council and community. Whakatane... Read More

Council warns against wandering stock and dogs

A farmer whose sheep were ravaged by a dog last year is again having stock hassled by dogs during the night. Whakatane District Council community regulation manager... Read More

Katikati bypass included in Long Term Plan talks

The Katikati bypass is a possibility after being considered as part of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's 2021-2031 Long Term Plan consultation. Council's... Read More

Eastern Corridor Wastewater Programme confirmed

Tauranga City Council's Urban Form and Transport Development Committee today agreed in principle to the delivery of the Eastern Corridor Wastewater Programme,... Read More

Mayoral Taskforce on homelessness sets action plan

A Mayoral Taskforce has been set up to tackle the issue of homelessness in Tauranga. Local government, central government agencies, local philanthropic funders... Read More

Tauranga and Hamilton cosy up amid Ports of Auckland move talks

Shifting Auckland's port north could fast-track talk of a new tunnel through the Kaimai Range. The Goverment is still to commit to plans to relocate Auckland's... Read More

Fatal Totara Street accident ‘predictable’

Cycling advocates are pushing for more protection following a fatal crash between a truck and a cyclist in Tauranga on a key commuter route in Tauranga. A cyclist... Read More