Council

Credit rating lifts for Western Bay Council

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has gained an upgraded credit rating to the highest possible ranking for a local authority. International credit rating... Read More

No voting papers? Make a special vote

Local Government New Zealand is urging anyone who hasn't received voting papers in the mail to pop into their local council office or contact their local electoral... Read More

After-hours voting this Friday and Saturday

Tauranga City Council is helping people to vote in this month's election by setting up an after-hours voting station. 'Our station will accept votes from people... Read More

New parking changes in the Western Bay

Important changes to local parking restrictions and freedom camping sites are now in place across the Western Bay District. The changes result from a review... Read More

Western Bay resource consents go digital

Applying and paying for a resource consent just got easier in the Western Bay. Western Bay of Plenty District Council this week added an online resource consent... Read More

Local election voter numbers down

People are being encouraged to hurry up and vote in the local body elections with votes closing on October 12. Tauranga City Council Electoral Officer Warwick... Read More

Paengaroa pulls together to create green oasis

Paengaroa is still small enough to care - that's the measure of the community's amazing support for the creation of a reserve in the heart of their village. Conway... Read More

Tails wagging for Wander Dogs Summer Series

Tails are sure to be wagging across the Western Bay District with the Wander Dogs Summer Series making a welcome return to the summer calendar. Back by popular... Read More

Abuse and hate towards election candidates spiral

A councillor running in this year's Tauranga City Council elections has had his car vandalised in Mount Maunganui over the weekend. Steve Morris says more... Read More

Construction challenges presented in 15th Ave work

Construction challenges have risen within the past week for workers constructing the 15th Ave improvement works. A council spokesperson says this is always the... Read More

Emergency Managers recognised

Long serving Bay of Plenty emergency managers have been recognised for their hard work. Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare presented Civil Defence Emergency... Read More

Heritage fund launched at 50 years exhibition

The Tauranga Heritage Collection is celebrating turning 50 years old with a stunning photographic exhibition by Adrienne Martyn. The exhibition, titled ‘Kaikauhoe... Read More