Council

Long Term Plan process progresses

Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are now processing submissions received on its Long Term Plan Consultation Document, with more than 200 received for councillors... Read More

A review on Ohope pedestrian crossings

The design of potential pedestrian crossing points in Ohope is to be progressed by the Whakatane District Council. Following the presentation of a petition on the... Read More

Heavy traffic bylaw exemptions approved

Whakatane District Council has approved requests for logs harvested from woodlots on Maraetotara Road and Paparoa Road to be carted out through Ohope. In a report... Read More

Celebrating Eastern Bay neighbours

Neighbours Day 2018 in Whakatane looks set to be a ‘fun-fest', with a range of free activities planned at a special event at Allandale School this weekend. Coordinated... Read More

New track to honour estuarine beauty

Whakatane District is celebrating the addition of another track, to their impressive spread of walking and cycling assets. The walkway officially opened last... Read More

Formal talks on climate change

A forum to discuss the effects of climate change has been held in Tauranga today. The Sustainable Backyards Climate Action Speakers Forum focuses on Climate Change... Read More

Hardening up over Bella Vista dispute

Attitudes are hardening up on both sides of the Bella Vista homes dispute as the council tells home owners they will receive no more support from April 12. The... Read More

Mayoral mentoring embraced by Cale

Cale Borell wants to be a leader one day and he has already started networking his way to the top. The 19-year-old from Pirirakau hapū in Te Puna, has been chosen... Read More

Thousands support SH2 petition

A petition, supported by nearly 7000 people, protesting the priority given to upgrading State Highway 2 north of Tauranga is being lodged online today. The petition... Read More

Lakes owners no closer to getting home

The Lakes homeowners evicted from their properties prior to the arrival of Cyclone Hola, may not be allowed back home for some time. At a meeting held at the council... Read More

WBOPDC seeking submissions on LTP

Western Bay of Plenty District Council adopted their Long Term Plan 2018 - 2028 Draft Consultation Document on Thursday, which is open for public submissions from... Read More

Member’s bill to tackle litter drawn

Proposals to hike fines for littering could be a step closer following the drawing of Coromandel MP Scott Simpson's private member's bill today. Scott says an increasing... Read More