Council

Council abandons Harrington St hub as cost prohibitive

Tauranga City Council has decided to abandon completion of the troubled Harington Street Transport Hub carpark building and will take action to recover as much... Read More

Mayors advocate strengthened links

The mayors of Hamilton and Tauranga are seeking to work much more closely on ensuring their cities have aligned infrastructure and spatial planning strategies. Tauranga... Read More

Councillors called for Baldock’s removal as deputy

Tauranga City councillor Larry Baldock shutting down debate in a council meeting and telling councillors to shut up during meetings prompted the call for him to... Read More

Mayor reflects on first 200 days in council

Almost halfway through the first year of the Council's triennium, and Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell is taking the time to reflect on the events, activities and... Read More

Baldock resigns from deputy mayor position

Tauranga City Council's deputy mayor Larry Baldock has resigned from his position, stepping down to councillor. The announcement has been made by Mayor... Read More

Calls for early WBOP dog registrations

People are being encouraged to register their dogs early for a chance to be a "pin-up" star for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's animal services. All... Read More

Council proposes spending cuts, reduced rates rise

Tauranga City Council will consult with the community on a draft Annual Plan 2020-21 that has been heavily revised in response to the impacts of Covid-19. The... Read More

Two stricken vessels on the Coromandel Peninsula

Waikato Regional Council are responding to two separate incidents involving stricken vessels on the Coromandel Peninsula, with one leaking diesel fuel. A... Read More

Fishing groups rally over lost rights

The reaction to three ‘no take' fishing zones near Motiti Island has been significant to say the least. In the five weeks following the Environment... Read More

1.98% rates rise recommended for WBOP

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Annual Plan Committee is recommending that Council adopts its Annual Plan at the end of June with a 1.98 per cent increase... Read More

Normal recycling to resume in WBOP from June 2

From next week, all Western Bay recycling centres and greenwaste drop-off sites will be open for business again. Council's four recycle and greenwaste centres... Read More

Intermittent lane closure on Ngatai Road

From tomorrow there will be intermittent lane closures on Ngatai Road so work on the footpath can be carried out. Tauranga City Council will be carrying out final... Read More