Council

Wind turbine in building‘s $6.8m upgrade

While the Bay of Plenty Regional Council building in Whakatāne may seem continually under construction, when completed it's expected to be a leader in environmental... Read More

Larry Baldock appointed deputy mayor

Mayor-elect Tenby Powell has announced the proposed appointment of third-term Councillor Larry Baldock as Deputy Mayor of Tauranga City Council. 'Larry is a hard-working,... Read More

Council mower stuck in mudflats

A Tauranga City Council mower has ended up in the mudflats in Welcome Bay this afternoon. A nearby resident who saw the commotion taking place says it happened... Read More

Tauranga‘s council to be sworn in tomorrow

Tauranga City Council is inviting the public to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the city's new mayor and councillors. The event will begin at 1pm tomorrow... Read More

Hollis to be banned from council business with iwi

The Mayor of Tauranga will ban councillor Andrew Hollis from participating in any council business involving iwi or hapū, following comments he made calling for... Read More

Random chance finalises new Whakatane councillor

A name drawn from a hat has determined who will represent the southern-most communities of the Whakatane district over the next three years. Final election results... Read More

Leeder reappointed to chair of BOPRC

Doug Leeder has been elected unopposed to a further term as Chairperson of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana. Councillor Jane Nees has also been returned... Read More

Meng Foon calls for Tauranga councillor to resign

Not a single Maori candidate made it onto Tauranga City Council but one who suggested burning the Treaty of Waitangi and to "stop the iwi gravy train" won with... Read More

Parking meters installed along Durham Street

With all the machinery and traffic control now removed from Durham Street, parking meters and signage has been installed along. 'There is no parking in... Read More

Three pit stops compete for best NZ loo title

It's a race to the bottom for the finalists of the flushest competition in the country as many eagerly await to see which toilet will be throned as the best... Read More

Western Bay backs Webber

It was a close fought thing, just 1300 votes in it on Election Day. But it was enough to give Garry Webber a mandate as Mayor of the Western Bay of Plenty for... Read More

Fifteen minutes with Tenby

He's hardly had time to slip those buffed designer shoes under the desk in the Mayoral Chamber. And already he's thinking they may not belong there. 'Yes, I... Read More