Council

New bridge will beam over SH36

The new bridge over State Highway 36 that is about to open, will be lit up with the colour blue. Tauranga City Council consulted with mana whenua, Ngāi Tamarawaho... Read More

Paengaroa- Rotoiti cycle trail officially opens

The new cycle trail - Kaikōkopu - between Paengaroa and Rotoiti opens today, marking an important milestone in the national cycleway network and providing cyclists... Read More

Do you know where the Omokoroa lizard is?

Some Omokoroa residents are wondering what has happened to their large lizard sculpture that usually greets everyone as they turn off SH2 towards the ‘paradise... Read More

Opotiki extends smokefree outdoor policy

To mark World Smokefree Day on May 31, Toi Te Ora Public Health has celebrated local councils who have gone the extra mile to support their community, and the... Read More

Environmental hui in three BOP locations

The Annual Regional Environment Hui will be taking place in three locations around the Bay of Plenty during June. Envirohub and New Zealand Landcare Trust are... Read More

Community feedback sought from Whakatane Council

The Whakatane District Council has released a Draft Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy for community feedback. The draft policy will replace... Read More

Bold local enterprise in Te Puke

Te Puke locals have taken matters into their own hands by becoming operators of the local NZ Post. There were a few defining moments when the progressive and... Read More

Mayor claims conflict in Budget announcement

Greg Brownless believes there is a connection, particularly in young people, between mental health issues and cannabis use. 'To me it's unusual to be increasing... Read More

Kauri Point Road repair to begin in spring

Repair of the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve roadway is expected to start in September/October 2019. Construction has been slightly delayed due... Read More

Committee adopts unchanged Gambling Policy

The Whakatāne District Council's Policy Committee has adopted an unchanged District Gambling Policy, which will remain in force for the next three years. Local... Read More

Plastic recycling changes begin this week

Whakatāne District Council is reminding residents that, from this weekend, only grades 1 and 2 plastics should be placed in yellow-top recycling bins and all... Read More

WBOP Mayor pleased with some Budget announcements

The investment by the Government to reduce suicide, and alcohol and drug addiction in youth is being welcome by Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayor Garry... Read More