Council

Transport hub issues “will not fall on ratepayers”

Mayor Greg Brownless has given his unequivocal assurance. The problems which have brought construction of the $27 million plus Harington street ‘transport... Read More

Taggers are ‘trashing’ Tauranga

There are the garish throw-ups under the approaches to the Tauranga Harbour Bridge and beyond the gaze of most locals. Blockbusters they're called apparently.... Read More

Community wins three year bridge cleaning victory

Ōpōtiki District Council is pleased to hear the New Zealand Transport Agency's announcement that the Waioeka Bridge was to be cleaned in the coming months, after... Read More

Speed reviews planned for Tauranga streets

Tauranga City Council says it is about to start a review of speed limits across the city, including Ngatai Road. Transportation manager Martin Parkes is responding... Read More

Coastal structures policy up for consultation

Tauranga City Council's Policy Committee has adopted a draft Coastal Structures Policy for public consultation later this year. The role of this policy is to... Read More

Kiwi Trust launches photo competition

The Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust has launched its 2019 photo competition with some great adventure prizes and a category for younger photographers. Photographers... Read More

Win $500 for best bike rack design

It's time to rack your brains and come up with a great idea for a place to park bikes in Katikati. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is partnering with... Read More

Calls for applications to environment fund

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) has opened for applications. The fund is open to almost any group that wants some help... Read More

Information events for Te Papa peninsula project

Tauranga City Council are holding information evenings so the community can learn more about the Te Papa Peninsula project and have their say. Seven events... Read More

Tauranga inner harbour inundation study outcomes

Tauranga City Council is continuing to invest in mapping and planning for natural hazards on behalf of our community. On Monday, council released a new set of... Read More

When a building is dangerous and insanitary

Is it to stop buildings falling on our heads - causing injury or death? Is it to spare the populace of buildings awash in sewage, that are damp and uninhabitable? That's... Read More

Work on Tauranga transport hub halted

Construction work on the Harington Street Transport Hub site has been paused until detailed design issues have been dealt with. Tauranga City Council has hired... Read More