Council

Council planning for Tauranga City‘s growth

Tauranga City Council is asking for the community's feedback on ideas to support growth in the Te Papa peninsula, and proposed changes to the city plan. The plan... Read More

Shaping the future of the Western Bay

Western Bay residents are being reminded to head online and have a quick chat about what the future of the District could look like. Hello Future District is... Read More

Western Bay streams at near record low levels

As the dry weather continues, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is asking people to make every effort to reduce water use - especially those in the rural sectors. Bay... Read More

Use of Oropi Grove continues despite lockdown

People are continuing to defy the lockdown restrictions by using the Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Trails. The park is managed by Tauranga City Council and has been... Read More

Council warns of likely severe impact on revenue

Revenue modelling undertaken by Tauranga City Council indicates the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to have a severe impact on revenue, and... Read More

Algae in Papamoa waterways causing a foul stench

A potentially toxic algal bloom in the Papamoa stormwater canals is causing concern for residents. Jacqueline Edwards says the first thing she noticed is the... Read More

Regional Council meetings available on YouTube

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has settled into a new normal during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4, with technology enabling staff productivity and ensuring governance... Read More

Whakatāne District road closure update

Whakatāne Police are urging people to follow instructions to stay home to ensure the lockdown period achieves its goal. In partnership with Whakatāne District... Read More

Easter holiday rubbish collection for WBOP

With Easter approaching, here's all you need to know about how rubbish collection services will be managed across the Western Bay over the long weekend. Easter... Read More

Councils’ plea to save the pipes from wipes

Wet wipes being flushed down the toilet continues to create extra work for councils in the western Bay of Plenty. The Western Bay of Plenty District council... Read More

Offer of rubbish collection for remote rural areas

UPDATED: Rural residents in remote areas of the Western Bay having difficulty getting rid of their rubbish can now opt to get the private waste contractor Kleana... Read More

Tauranga waste collections over Easter

Heading towards Easter, Tauranga City Council wants to let the community know how rubbish collection services will be managed over the two public holidays. All... Read More