Council

Urban intensification rules boosted

A strategy changing the direction of how Council plans for growth by focussing more on developing existing urban areasis recommended this week for approval by the... Read More

Helping ruff sleepers

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is on the hunt for untenanted dog kennels as part of a campaign to promote responsible dog ownership. If you have a kennel... Read More

Fine warning for freedom campers

Freedom campers breaking city rules this summer are being warned they will face $200 fines. The Tauranga City Council has been able to fine freedom campers since... Read More

Climbing on the mount with conditions

Climbers wishing to scale the bluffs on Mauao's north western face have been set the challenge of organising themselves and communicating with the Maunga's governing... Read More

Museum at Cliff Road, library on Willow

The City Transformation Committee has recommended investment in a museum on Cliff Road with a total cost of $55.65m with $20.65m Council contribution. A new central... Read More

Israeli ambassador visits Tauranga

Israel's ambassador to New Zealand has made a brief visit to Tauranga, taking in the sights and building important connections with local businesses. Dr Itzhak Gerberg... Read More

Councils adopt arts & culture strategy

The Arts & Culture Strategy Toi Moana has been formally adopted by Tauranga City Council and adopted in principle by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Developed... Read More

Crunch time at city hall

Today's the day big calls are expected from Tauranga City Council over two decisions that will affect the wider community - the Mauao management plan and the preferred... Read More

First water warning of the summer

City water engineers are expecting record demands on the Tauranga water supply this summer. Because of this, residents are being urged to think carefully about... Read More

Earthquake strengthening work to begin

Three million dollars is the estimated cost for earthquake strengthening work which is to take place on the Whakatane District Council Civic Centre in 2018. The... Read More

Petitioner confident of Maori wards poll

The contentious decision by Western Bay of Plenty district councillors to create one or more Maori wards has fired up residents, who want a public poll on the matter. Among... Read More

Mr Yipadee popping into Papamoa

Children, their parents, and anyone who likes ‘farty noises' will be keen to catch entertainer Mr Yipadee when he comes to Tauranga. Dean O'Brien (aka Mr... Read More