Council

Failed valve causes Matapihi sewage leak

A failed air release valve near the odour green dome has been the cause of a sewage leak in Matapihi. A caller to SunLive says it got reported to the council... Read More

Cancian withdraws from mayoralty race

Danny Cancian is pulling from the race to become Tauranga City Council Mayor. The former director of the failed Belle Vista developments announced his initial... Read More

Paeroa to get tourism boost

The Provincial Growth Fund is boosting tourism in Paeroa by providing over $700,000 for the Historical Maritime Park Marine development project, Regional Economic... Read More

Oil spill exercise to take place

People out and about around Omanu on Thursday August 15 may see some unusual activity on the beach. Bay of Plenty Regional Council are advising not to be concerned... Read More

City-wide liquefaction hazard study underway

Throughout the months of August and September a city-wide liquefaction hazard study will be carried out. During this time you may see a small vehicle mounted... Read More

Mayoral candidate hits back at racist claims

A Western Bay of Plenty mayoral candidate is hitting back at claims that she doesn't support or care for the local Maori community. Margaret Murray-Benge says... Read More

Funding secured for Tauranga’s new cruise hub

More than 4000 jobs are expected to be created in the tourism industry following the Tauranga City Council securing nearly $1 million in central government funding... Read More

SuperGold card free travel extended from August 19

Bay of Plenty's SuperGold Card bus users will have extended free travel from Monday August 19 2019. Eligible card holders will now have free bus travel on the... Read More

2019 Tauranga Arts Festival launched

Tauranga Arts Festival launched its 2019 programme on Thursday evening in front of an audience of over 500 people in the Addison Theatre at the Baycourt Community... Read More

No Mayor nominated yet for Western Bay

No nominations have been received yet for the position of Mayor for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. On Friday August 9, the list of nominations was... Read More

Bella Vista report received by Council

Tauranga City Council has now received the employment investigation report by Graeme Colgan about the role of staff in the failure of the Bella Vista subdivision,... Read More

Thames Centennial Pool closed until further notice

The Thames Centennial Pool has been closed until further notice due to a breakdown in the heating unit. The Thames Coromandel District Council announced on Friday... Read More