Council

Anticipating a museum challenge

Building a museum at Cliff Road is going to take considerable effort just to obtain authority to build on the site, according to an independent planning risk report... Read More

Welcome Bay supermarket decision delayed

Delays on a decision for a supermarket in Welcome Bay are being challenged by Tauranga City Councillor Bill Grainger. Bill spoke out against the prosed time table,... Read More

Track to close on Mauao

The Oruahine track across the northern face of Mauao will be closed for around two weeks from April 9 for track maintenance. All other tracks will remain open,... Read More

River goal to become reality

The final hurdle in restoring freshwater flows into the dying Maketu Estuary (Te Awa o Ngatoroirangi) has been overcome. Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors have... Read More

Bands for the Papamoa evacuation event

Tauranga City Council is encouraging people to practise their evacuation plans with an invitation to walk or cycle to the official opening of the purpose-built... Read More

Residents fighting bus interchange

Farm Street residents fighting a proposed bus interchange on their street have been told their protest could result in Baypark being considered as a temporary location. Residents... Read More

Easter Sunday trading – your views

Do you think it's fair for businesses to trade on Easter Sunday? Do you value shops being open during this time? How do you spend the Easter, yourself? These are... Read More

Bus lane proposal upsets

Today is the last day for Welcome Bay residents to object plans to place a short bus lane on Welcome Bay Road between James Cook and Meadowviews Drives. Residents... Read More

Mining company presents to council

Mining company OceanaGold has shared its proposed plans for a further development in Waihi at a Hauraki District Council meeting in Paeroa. The proposed Martha... Read More

Community engaged in transport debate

Residents are speaking up about the state of the Bay of Plenty transport system, by giving their feedback on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan. Feedback on... Read More

Mayor-led delegation off to China

A mayor-led delegation representing local business, educational, and sporting interests will jet off to China next week to promote Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

New date for Doggy Day Out

The 2018 Doggy Day Out will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10am-2pm at the Omokoroa Western Ave Sportsground, having been postponed due to the weather last... Read More