Council

Regions monitor remnants of Cylone Gita

Districts across most of the central North Island have advised they will be monitoring the incoming storm through the weekend with MetService and Civil Defence. MetService... Read More

If you love Tauranga, stand for council

Do you want to represent your community? Tauranga City Council is holding a by-election in April for one at large position on council. Nominations for candidates... Read More

Housing development dialogue opens

Dialogue around two new urban growth areas is now open following a workshop presented by Tauranga City Council. The new areas include Te Tumu in Papamoa East, which... Read More

Ian Taylor joins museum debate

A Dunedin technological entrepreneur has joined the debate on discussions about Tauranga bringing a new museum to life. At a special breakfast ceremony at Tauranga... Read More

Maori ward petition delivered to council

A petition calling for a public poll on the issue of Maori wards for Western Bay of Plenty District Council has been delivered today. Petitioners arrived at council... Read More

Slip-proof mats at tidal stairs

Slip-proof mats have been installed at the tidal stairs on the CBD waterfront, after reports of green slime build-up on the stairs causing numerous slips and falls. Tauranga... Read More

Traffic woes spark new driving options

Park and drive options for Tauranga are entering public discussion as increasing congestion and a close out of alternatives puts pressure on transport planners. Baypark... Read More

Tauranga’s water restrictions lifted

Water restrictions in Tauranga have been lifted with immediate effect. With rain across the city during the last few days, and more predicted, restrictions are... Read More

Workshop to discuss development options

A workshop being hosted tomorrow is aiming to assist Tauranga elected members to hear community feedback around two new urban growth areas which are currently in... Read More

Opotiki recovers as rain eases

As rain eases over night, river levels fall, and flood waters go down, residents in the eastern Bay are beginning clean-up operations The rainfall event saw more... Read More

$12m cycle plan for consultation

A cycle plan recommending $12 million be spent on building new cycle ways over the next three years is expected has been recommended for inclusion in the Long Term... Read More

Brown drinking water in Hauraki district

While there is no quick fix for the brown-tinted drinking water periodically on tap in the Hauraki Plains, the Hauraki District Council is investigating a possible... Read More