Council

Meet the candidates in Katikati Sunday afternoon

Katikati and Waihi Beach residents have an opportunity to meet candidates standing for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council at the upcoming local elections.... Read More

Access and design helps remove disability

Tauranga is making strides towards becoming a wheel-chair friendly destination, but more work needs to be done to make the city physically accessible for everyone.... Read More

What‘s on - moas, running and Scottish fiddle

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Expect the rain to clear this morning, although a shower or two are still possible. There will be light northwesterlies from... Read More

Bumblebees have smelly feet and other super powers

On Sunday, a new family of bumblebees will be buzzing around inside a bumblebee hive at the Tauranga City Library. The only thing I've ever really learned about... Read More

Festival of architecture

The countdown is on for the annual Festival of Architecture, with a series of engaging, insightful and enjoyable events running from September 20-26 at venues... Read More

Hamilton Street to reopen in Tauranga CBD

Motorists will soon be able to use Hamilton Streetwhen the road reopens while construction works on the Harington Street Transport Hub site are paused. Construction... Read More

Oropi Road reopens fully to traffic

UPDATE 5.58PM: Both lanes along Oropi Road are now open. A council spokesperson says there is currently a 50km/h speed limit in place. EARLIER: Oropi Road... Read More

Council closes Oropi Road

Oropi Road between Cheyne Road and the Oropi Stream Bridge will be closed from 12:30pm for repair works to reopen both lanes. The road is expected to reopen by... Read More

Bill Buckley acquires Baypark Speedway

September 2019 will be remembered as an important time in the history of the 18-year-old Baypark Speedway. Bill Buckley's company, Speedway Racing Limited, has... Read More

Water and wastewater treatment plant open days

Have you ever wondered how clean drinking water makes it to your tap? Or what happens to wastewater after you flush the toilet or do the dishes? Following last... Read More

Continued frustration over SH2 funding

Local government and National MPs are frustrated by the lack of action on improving state highway two between Katikati and Tauranga. National MP Todd Muller and... Read More

Spring Street intersection open to traffic

Traffic travelling through the Tauranga CBD can now access Durham Street via Spring Street. The Spring Street intersection will be fully opened on Sunday night... Read More