Council

Special visitors pave way for export education

Paeroa will have some special visitors over the next few weeks when three groups of Chinese primary school students are hosted in the town. Miller Ave School... Read More

Marine Park site to be assessed for future centre

Councillors have agreed to assess the recreation reserve Marine Park at Sulphur Point to identify a potential site for the establishment of a purpose-built Marine... Read More

Broken glass and tagging sparks concern

Broken glass, litter, tagging and general disorderliness on The Strand waterfront this week, has sparked concern among some Tauranga residents. A resident,... Read More

Street in Tauranga CBD to close for a year

A section of Hamilton Street, between Durham Street and Willow Street in the Tauranga Central Business District, will be closed from Thursday - for a year. Access... Read More

Longer lease for Bay Lions group

Ohope Lions Club's popular monthly garage sales will continue to be hosted at Port Ohope's Nissen Shed for the next few years, following a two year lease extension. ... Read More

Council has say on Zero Carbon Bill

Whakatane District Council is the latest to chip in on the Ministry for the Environment's proposed Zero Carbon Bill. The council's submission, which has... Read More

Deputy Mayor feels the shake

Last night's magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Canterbury could be felt by one Tauranga resident. Deputy Mayor of Tauranga Kelvin Clout says he and his wife Katherine... Read More

Coloured containers in Tauranga CBD

Brightly coloured containers are on site down on the corner of Hamilton and Willow streets, as Tauranga City Council moves into the final stages of set up for... Read More

Road closures in and around Tauranga

Motorists are being warned to expect slight delays around Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. Ongoing works around the city means contractors are having to shut down... Read More

Funding cuts for police mental health plan

Funding for a ground-breaking mental health scheme to ease strain on emergency services has been axed by the government. An $8 million co-response service would... Read More

Reminder to register your dog on time

Does your dog have a green tag? If not - you have until 1 August to register your dog for the 2018/19 year without incurring a 50 percent penalty fee. Western... Read More

Have your say on council’s alcohol bylaw

Tauranga City Council is reviewing the bylaw that governs the consumption of alcohol in public places, including the alcohol-free areas in Tauranga. Consultation... Read More