Council

Wastewater project challenge for Council engineer

A bold career change at the age of 35, took Trent Deakin from a call centre desk to his first gig as a project engineer managing a key project for Western Bay... Read More

Twyford announces $158m loan to TCC

Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phil Twyford today announced $158 million of 10-year interest-free loans to Tauranga City Council to support major infrastructure... Read More

Mysterious creatures to roam Tauranga on Friday

Friday the 13th is set to bring a night of light to Tauranga. The Winter Nights Winter Lights festival is set to illuminate the city this weekend from Friday... Read More

The Opportunities Party is no more

The Board of The Opportunities Party has decided to request that the Electoral Commission cancel TOP's registration as a political party. TOP was formed in late... Read More

Rotorua projects get funding boost

Rotorua has taken two steps forward towards achieving long-term goals with funding being approved for two of council's ‘Big Moves' projects. Rotorua Lakes... Read More

Confusion over show of support for horse riding

An event at Tuapiro Point to show support for access to the coastal environment went ahead last weekend, despite confusion over whether the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Homeless shelter still open –Rotorua Lakes Council

Rotorua Lakes Council is insisting their drop-in centre for the city's homeless community has not closed. Council says it continues to work with Tiny Deane from... Read More

Landmark development partnership for city centre

Today Tauranga City Council has signed a partnering agreement with leading development company Willis Bond & Co, to work together to create new civic spaces and... Read More

New bus ticketing system delayed

A new electronic ticketing system for Bay of Plenty buses has been delayed until the end of the year. Bay of Plenty Regional Council is one of nine New Zealand... Read More

Harington works halt after artefact discovery

Historical artefacts discovered at the Harington Street Transport Hub construction site are the reason behind a temporary halt on works. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Tauranga Draft trade waste bylaw out for review

Tauranga City Council is calling for people to have their say on the current trade waste bylaw. The Local Government Act 2002 requires all bylaws to be... Read More

Calls for input on Omokoroa Domain plans

A makeover is coming for Omokoroa's Domain and Esplanade, and Western Bay locals are invited to an open day to check out the initial plans and throw their ideas... Read More