Council

Hikoi against proposed bylaw

Around 50 people marched down Devonport Road and around the CBD this afternoon to protest a proposed bylaw that would ban rough sleeping in the city. Councillors... Read More

Marching to show opposition to begging bylaw

People opposing a proposed bylaw to target begging in Tauranga are planning a community march today. Last week, Tauranga City Council voted 6-2 in favour of the... Read More

Boat Ramp set for $600k upgrade

An upgrade of the Whakatāne Boat Ramp and Trailer Park has been approved by Whakatane District Council. At its meeting last week, the Council received nine submissions... Read More

Payment delays may affect airport

A delay in Ministry of Transport payments for Whakatane Airport operating losses and approved capital works projects, together with a potential lack of funding... Read More

Angie speaks in support of Domestic Violence Bill

Many victims of domestic violence are forced to give up work and go on benefits due to the inflexibility of their employment arrangements, says Angie Warren-Clark. The... Read More

TCC delivers the new library

Tauranga City Council has agreed to invest $35 million in a new, future-proofed central library as part of the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 deliberations. The new... Read More

Sod turned on $16m river project

More than 100 people, including representatives from six Te Arawa iwi gathered at Tukotahi Marae yesterday, beside the Kaituna River, to celebrate the start of... Read More

Rally organised after Pilot Bay trial cancelled

A group advocating for a more cycle-friendly city is planning a mass rally in Mount Maunganui this weekend after councillors voted against a one-way trial for... Read More

Tauranga proposed begging ban bylaw approved

Tauranga City Council has approved a proposed amendment bylaw which will see begging and rough sleeping within 5m of a retail premises banned. Council voted 6-2... Read More

Council pushes for correct spelling of Ōpōtiki

At a recent meeting of the Ōpōtiki District Council, Council voted to start the process to correct the official spelling of the District name through Land Information... Read More

Tourism BOP gets Tauranga Council funding boost

Tourism Bay of Plenty will become the first Regional Tourism Organisation in New Zealand outside Auckland to become a Destination Manager, after a 48 per cent... Read More

Management plan signals way forward for Mauao

The document that will formally steer the way for any future development of Mauao has been signed at a special ceremony to mark the beginning of Matariki celebrations. ... Read More