Council

It’s the biggest thing for 10 years

The 3:27 big yellow serving route 72 to Otumoetai via Brookfield and Bellevue pulls out of Willow Street bang on time. Three passengers. Seconds later, across... Read More

Cyclists claim Grenada Street

Unlike its dreamy, balmy Caribbean namesake, Grenada Street in Mount Manganui is a bristling corner of suburbia right now. It's about a couple of separated cycle... Read More

Councillor addresses complaints of urban space

Backlash over the development of the urban open space on Mount Maunganui has prompted Councillor Leanne Brown to try and set the record straight. People have... Read More

Tauranga Council executive team changes

Tauranga City Council is abolishing two of its general manager positions. The move comes as part of changes to the council's executive structure. From next month... Read More

Waihi teen livin’ the local government dream

Waihi 17-year-old Joshua Mason never wanted to be a fireman or astronaut when he grew up. Instead, he always dreamed of being a politician. It's a career choice... Read More

A bit of fun with Tauranga crossings

If you are driving in the CBD and think that your eyes are playing tricks on you, don't worry they aren't, it's just the new 3D pedestrian crossings that are... Read More

Council review into Bella Vista nearing completion

An independent review into how Tauranga City Council inspectors handled Bella Vista Homes is nearing completion but it is unclear if the full report will be made... Read More

Proposed changes to freedom camping bylaw

Consultation is now open for people who want to have their say on Tauranga City Council's draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2019. The bylaw allows council to control... Read More

Turn off water, turn on smarts

Wrong, wrong and wrong. But happy to explain why. The man who manages Tauranga city's domestic water supply has responded to some myths and misunderstandings... Read More

Panepane wharf undergoes safety work

Part of Panepane Wharf on Matakana Island has been removed from use due to the failure of two piles causing a section of the wharf to slump. In a statement on... Read More

A very Rotorua election row

Two foundation members of a group now known as the Rotorua Districts Residents and Ratepayers Association are locked in a local FB debate about accentuating the... Read More

Police to increase use of CCTV footage

Western Bay of Plenty police are planning to make more use of the city's security cameras to track down dangerous drivers. Police will be ramping up their... Read More