Council

Councillors seeking new Bayfair link ideas

Two Tauranga City Councillors are already thinking of alternatives for pedestrians and cyclists to get from A to B, following the New Zealand Transport Agency's... Read More

Speed camera petition being looked into by council

A petition put together by a Tauranga resident for a speed camera to be installed along Chapel Street is being looked into by council. Back in May of this year,... Read More

Pathway through Maungatapu underpass closed

The shared pathway through the Maungatapu underpass is temporarily closed says a statement released by the Tauranga City Council this afternoon. The statement... Read More

New Katikati mural highlights Kaimai Kauri

The Department of Conservation and the Bay of Plenty community gathered on a chilly winter's day to commemorate the mighty Kauri tree in New Zealand's mural town,... Read More

Te Puke bus route reaches patronage milestone

The figures don't lie - Te Puke residents have embraced recent changes to their bus service, says the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. They've taken nearly 50... Read More

SH2 Waimana Gorge to remain closed

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that SH2 through the Waimana Gorge will remain closed as contractors continue working to clear a significant slip that occurred... Read More

A shaky Saturday night around Lake Taupo

Geonet have taken to their Facebook page to advise that there have been over 1000 felt reports for a 3.8M earthquake near Taupo on Saturday evening. The light... Read More

Waimana Gorge near Taneatua closed due to slip

NZTA have advised that due to a major slip SH2 through the Waimana Gorge is closed until further notice. The road, connecting Taneatua to Waimana, is completely... Read More

Tanners Point updates response plan

Tanners Point residents are the latest to update their planning for a community response in the event of a natural disaster causing major disruption in the area. The... Read More

Council’s advice for dog attacks

The Tauranga City Council as some advice for members of the public if they get attacked by a dog, following on from Sunday when a woman was attacked by a dog in... Read More

Water levels peak in BOP rivers

All rivers in the area, with the exception of the lower reaches of the Whakatane, have peaked and are now receding and as predicted, river levels have not affected... Read More

Water shutdown along Te Puke Highway

Residents along the Te Puke Highway and who live along Poplar Lane will experience a water shutdown tomorrow, July 5. According to the Tauranga City Council... Read More