Council

Loophole in new CBD parking restrictions

From Monday, visitors to certain parts of the CBD will only be allowed to park for a maximum of three hours - but already there appears to be a loophole in the... Read More

Icon or eyesore on Cliff Road

'Ridiculous projections.” Ted Petrie fires it out. He doesn't hold back. And he produces a well-notated Heart of the City document on the proposal for a museum... Read More

Additional parking spaces in the Mount

Additional parking will soon be added to Mount Maunganui. Twelve new car parks will be added to the May Street car park and part of Shadelands Lane. Works start... Read More

Tough decisions ahead for BOPRC

Climate change, the management of pests and targeted rates affordability are key themes shared by submitters at Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Long Term Plan... Read More

Council looking at ways to reduce waste

Ōpōtiki district, like the rest of New Zealand, needs to reduce waste going to landfill and increase recycling, says the Ōpōtiki District Council. "The goal... Read More

Funding available for Tauranga’s needy

Applications are now open for community organisations to apply for funding from the Stewart Trust and Carruthers Trust. Funding received from the Stewart Trust... Read More

Voting to close on by-election, museum

There is just one week left to vote in the council by-election and the museum referendum with voting closing Tuesday May 1, at 12pm. Voters are recommended to drop... Read More

Three hour parking limits arrive

Car parking in some areas of the city centre will be restricted to three hours per day, starting on Monday, April 30. The new P180 time zones will be in parts of... Read More

Former Judge to probe Bella Vista case

Tauranga City Council has today announced that former High Court Judge, Paul Heath will undertake a thorough investigation into Council's role in the Bella Vista... Read More

Pilot Bay one way: yes or no?

A proposal to trial a one-way traffic system along Pilot Bay is being put to the community for feedback. Tauranga City Council is proposing that The Mall would... Read More

Where to commemorate Anzac Day

Thousands of people are expected to gather for Tauranga's Anzac Day services in the city this Wednesday. This year's events continue honouring the soldiers who... Read More

Operator fined for reckless harvesting

A forest owner and harvesting company responsible for a 197 hectare pine forest in steep mountainous terrain south-east of Ōpōtiki have received a hefty fine... Read More