Council

Council calls for people to dob in the dumpers

Dealing with fly tippers and people who don't clean up their dog's poop is a filthy and frustrating problem, says Whakatāne District Council regulatory staff... Read More

Does the CBD need another bottle shop?

A company which was refused a licence to open a retail bottle shop in the Tauranga CBD four years ago has again applied to open an off-licence at the top of the... Read More

Coromandel residents urged to conserve water

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is emphasising to residents that there is still an urgent need to conserve water across the region. 'Some of our river... Read More

Council considers quirky crossing

The fairytale of the Billy Goats Gruff is being played out in suburban Tauranga. In a real-life, but loose adaption, the mean ‘who's that tripping over... Read More

Gumboot skiing and cow lassoing on Valentines Day

The survey team at Bay of Plenty Regional Council had a Valentine's Day date to remember on Friday. They also displayed some creative problem solving involving... Read More

Finalists announced for TECT awards

Community groups, volunteers and young changemakers are striving to make the Western Bay of Plenty a better place to live. And now they are being recognised... Read More

Waihi schools closed tomorrow due to low water

All Waihi schools, excluding Waihi Beach, will be closed tomorrow and reopening Friday because of low water levels in the reservoir. Waihi was out of water and... Read More

Upgrades to northern Coromandel campgrounds

Visitors to three Department of Conservation campgrounds in the northern Coromandel will enjoy a brand new shower and toilet facilities over coming weeks. DOC... Read More

TCC adopts updated dangerous buildings policy

Tauranga City Council's Policy Committee has adopted an updated Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy reflecting changes to the Building Act. The Building... Read More

$8 million upgrade planned for Omokoroa Road

Omokoroa residents are invited to come along to an information evening for the upgrade of the stretch of Omokoroa Road from Western Avenue to Tralee Street which... Read More

Mayor calls for government help amid gang violence

Tauranga's mayor is calling the government to take action on a 'turf war” between gangs in the Western Bay of Plenty. Mayor Tenby Powell says the... Read More

New wave buoy off Bowentown Bar

A new wave buoy has been set in place off the Bowentown Bar. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council announced this week that their new wave buoy has been placed four... Read More