Council

Rotorua gains new parking machines

The first of Rotorua's new parking machines have been installed in sections of Whakaue Street and Pukaki Street. 'Seven of the new machines have been installed... Read More

Councillor labels begging ban an ‘embarrassment’

A bylaw banning begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga, Greerton and Mount Maunganui CBDs will come into effect from next year. Elected members voted 6-5 in favour... Read More

History of women’s rights to be recounted

As part of the wide range of events being held in Tauranga to commemorate the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage in Aotearoa New Zealand, two women who played... Read More

Call to save ’one of the precious few’

Is the Cargo Shed - that monument to all things utilitarian and occupying prime waterfront real estate on Dive Crescent - worth saving? The Tauranga Historical... Read More

Greenpark School leads the way with active travel

Hundreds of Greenpark School students are helping to free up our roads by joining a rewards scheme to keep children safe during the busy 3pm pick-up time. The... Read More

Water supply resilience upgrade

A total of $260,000 has been approved by the Whakatāne District Council for additional work on the water supply systems serving Ōhope and elevated residential... Read More

Further submissions on District Plan change

Further input is being sought on the submissions lodged on Proposed Plan Change 1 to the Whakatāne District Plan. The plan change seeks to alter the current... Read More

Civil Defence alert systems to be tested

Apps, alerts and some fixed sirens will be tested this weekend, as Bay of Plenty Emergency Management carries out their second alerting test of the year. Director... Read More

City centre to burst with Christmas creativity

The city centre will be a hub of creativity this Christmas with more than 850 local artists and community members contributing to a unique Christmas experience in... Read More

Council debates pros and cons of begging ban

Begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga, Greerton and Mount Maunganui CBDs will be banned from next year. Tauranga City Council elected members voted 6-5 in favour... Read More

Drop-in days for feedback on Marine Park proposal

People interested in the future use of an area of land at Marine Park, are being asked for their thoughts and invited to attend two community drop-in sessions... Read More

Tauranga shop owners relieved at begging bylaw ban

Tauranga shop owners say they are relieved the city council's ban on begging has passed its final hurdle. A bylaw banning beggars and rough sleepers within... Read More