Council

Cycle overbridge lifted into place

The new cycle bridge over Takitimu Drive has been lifted into place. The bridge will link Bethlehem and Gate Pa across the Route K toll road. It is part of a National... Read More

Diversity key for CCO board appointments

Tauranga City Council has adopted a revised version of its policy that defines the appointment of directors to Council Controlled Organisations. The key changes... Read More

A resounding ‘no’ to Maori wards

Western Bay of Plenty electors have issued a firm ‘no' to their council after the overwhelming majority voted against the notion of establishing Maori wards... Read More

Locals fire up at bus interchange plans

Feelings ran hot on Farm Street at Bayfair this morning. It was chaotic as residents waved placards in protest at plans to build a new bus interchange in a neighbourhood... Read More

Should Tauriko West be part of the city?

People can have their say on a proposed change to the Bay of Plenty Regional Policy Statement to amend the urban limits to include land at Tauriko West to support... Read More

Bayfair bus interchange protest planned

Opposition to the Farm Street bus interchange is hardening up with residents saying they will be on hand to protest when work begins building the new Farm Street... Read More

Council bus lanes ticket threat

People who use bus lanes will be fined from this week, after a month of warnings being issued, says a Tauranga city Council spokesperson. On behalf of the NZ Transport... Read More

Museum referendum claims denied

A claim Tauranga City Council's museum referendum is void because of sitting councillors' support for a particular local body by-election candidate is being denied. Councillors... Read More

Call for bold decisions on transport

A call for Tauranga City Council to take action on transport issues was made in Long Term Plan Submissions from lobby group Greater Tauranga. Delivered by Bike... Read More

Getting it right for the sake of lives

For many of us that little red and white marker you see on rural roads represents nothing more than a number at the end of a driveway. But for others, it's the... Read More

Majority against Maori wards

Progress results of a binding poll show electors have voted against Māori representation around the Council table in the Western Bay and in Whakatane. In November... Read More

Bay ‘celeb’ creates for a cause

One of the Bay's own has joined the line-up of Kiwi ‘celebs' who are stepping out of their comfort zones to support Parent to Parent's annual art auction. This... Read More