Council

Voluntary restrictions for water supply

Restrictions on water in the Whakatane District have been reduced to a voluntary conservation level, after what has been a dry summer in the region. The reduction... Read More

Visitors blocked from Matakana Island

Access to Panepane wharf on Matakana Island has been blocked by a pile of debris, apparently left to mark a tribal boundary. Kewpie Cruises owner Brandon Stone... Read More

SH25 open, but expect delays

The New Zealand Transport Agency has opened the Thames Coast Road between Tararu and Manaia to escorted convoys in both directions. Travellers are advised to expect... Read More

The intricacies of watering a city

It was a fair old dumping. Nearly 22ml of rain in just 12 hours with a deepening low pressure system promising another 150ml the next day. 'But it doesn't really... Read More

Help deployed to Coromandel communities

The NZ Defence Force and the Red Cross and identified members from NZ Civil Defence have been deployed to make contact with communities in Tararu and Te Puru. Thames... Read More

Thames Coast Road, SH25, still closed

As a result of storm damage, heavy rain and king tides over the past two days the Thames Coast Road, State Highway 25 has suffered significant damage, says NZ Transport... Read More

Angie’s foray into politics

Just over a year ago, Angie Warren-Clark wasn't even a member of the New Zealand Labour Party. Now the former manager of Tauranga Women's Refuge is in parliament... Read More

Caution advised when out and about

People in Tauranga are asked to remain indoors as Tauranga City Council surveys the damage from today and prepares for a second king tide later this evening. High... Read More

Coromandel water woes

In spite of heavy rain Thursday and with more expected today, the downpours are not lifting water restrictions in the Thames Coromandel District. The bad weather... Read More

City Councillor Gail McIntosh dies

Tauranga City councillor Gail McIntosh died last night, the city council announced today. 'As a Member of Parliament and then Councillor, Cr McIntosh has dedicated... Read More

Tracks to close ahead of king tides

The Mauao base track and Moturiki/Leisure Island will be closed tomorrow, in anticipation of king tides and high seas. Tauranga City Council says public access... Read More

Eastern Bay water levels improve

A surge of wet weather in the Eastern Bay over the past few days has helped to increase water levels in the Whakatane District. A spokesperson for the Whakatane... Read More