Council

Begging ban sent packing

Tauranga's controversial begging ban, which only came into force in April last year, has been revoked. Councillors voted six-four in favour of ditching the bylaw... Read More

What‘s on - golf, skates, art and kids’ day out

Kia ora and welcome to the first Saturday in March. Kia ora te ra whakamiharo. Today we are expecting a fine day with southeasterlies. It's a one-layer-clothing... Read More

Sir Michael Cullen resigns from BOP & Lakes DHBs

Sir Michael Cullen has unexpectedly announced that he is resigning as the Chair of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board and as a member of the Lakes District... Read More

12.6 percent rise in rates?

The Mayor of Tauranga Tenby Powell has delivered an impassioned message on ‘bold leadership' while backing a substantial rates rise to cover for a ‘past... Read More

Next steps for the proposed kerbside collections

The deadline for private waste companies to submit proposals for a rates-funded kerbside collection service for Tauranga residential properties has passed. While... Read More

Draft city budget to go out for consultation

Tauranga's mayor and councillors have voted to consult with the community on an annual plan enabling continuing investment in the fast-growing city, while signalling... Read More

Tauranga Council passes 12.6% draft rates rise

A draft rise of 12.6 per cent in rates for the next financial year has been approved by Tauranga City Council. In the Policy Committee meeting held today to discuss... Read More

Wairoa Bridge closure postponed for two weeks

The planned Wairoa Bridge Closure for tonight has been postponed until March 16. Wairoa Bridge on State Highway 2 will be closed from 10:30pm until 5:30am on... Read More

$100,000 fund opens for community projects

Does your organisation have a special recreational project that needs extra funding? Western Bay of Plenty District Council invites community organisations to... Read More

Tauranga City Council faces funding challenge

Tauranga City is quickly out growing the council's ability to fund its essential services and residents are facing a potential rates rise. 'If we do not make... Read More

Ngatai Road improvements continue

Construction of the second shared crossing near the Otumoetai Road roundabout will start next week. The west-bound lane beside the Otumoetai Health Centre... Read More

Tauranga Council decides to revoke begging ban

Tauranga's controversial begging ban, which only came into force April last year, has been revoked. Councillors voted six-four in favour of ditching the bylaw... Read More