Council

Proposed changes to the prostitution bylaw

Consultation opens today on Tauranga City Council's draft Prostitution Bylaw 2019. The bylaw ensures residents and visitors feel safe and enjoy our city by preventing... Read More

Geothermal research shines a light

Ever wondered what's bubbling below us in Rotorua? GNS Science and Bay of Plenty Regional Council have been investigating volcanic hazards and deep geothermal... Read More

Ford Road to close for Kaituna re-diversion work

Ford Road near Maketu will be closing next month as part of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's $16 million project to restore freshwater in to the Maketu Estuary.... Read More

Teachers given outstanding medical honours

Six staff members from the Bay of Plenty District Health Board have been recognised for their efforts in teaching medical students. Chief Medical Officer Dr... Read More

Driver shortage affecting bus network

A shortage of drivers is impacting services on the new Tauranga/Western Bay of Plenty bus network. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering reviewing... Read More

Carpark to close while repairs take place

The Strand carpark is set to undergo some repairs, with some night works taking place. The night works will start at 8pm, depending on the weather. Tauranga... Read More

Whakatane residents issued water warnings

Whakatāne, Ōhope and Matatā residents have been urged to conserve water as a result of dry weather. Tomasz Krawczyk, Whakatane District Council general manager... Read More

Fears raised over E. coli as Kawerau pipes flushed

A temporary halt to chlorination in Kawerau risks contaminating the town's water supply with E. coli, the town's mayor says. Kawerau District Council... Read More

Clip-on cycle bridge on SH2 gets green light

Cyclists will soon be able to bike between Ōmokoroa to Tauranga. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has given the go ahead for the construction... Read More

Sprinkler ban in place for Tauranga

A sprinkler ban for Tauranga begins at 9am today, following peak water usage combined with a hot, dry weather forecast. Tauranga City Council is asking residents... Read More

Estuary health project ahead of schedule

The project to restore estuary health by the Bay of Plenty Council and J Swap Contractors Ltd. is ahead of schedule. To maximise estuary health, freshwater from... Read More

A glitch in the system

A glitch in the Tauranga City Council's parking metre system means the system was showing as a normal day, not a public holiday. In a post on the council's Facebook... Read More