Council

Bringing in a beggar ban bylaw

Tauranga City Council is this week looking at legislating beggars out of the central business district. A notice of motion, filed by councillor Terry Molloy and... Read More

Rejecting Tauranga’s heart and soul

City councillors are today considering rejecting Tauranga as a city with heart and soul, as councillors consider a new set of community outcomes to be included in... Read More

Maori ward vote for district

The Western Bay council is to vote this week on whether it will introduce Maori ward seats to the district. The decision on whether to establish Maori wards for... Read More

New ticketing system for bus users

Passenger bus users will soon benefit from the implementation of a Regional Integrated Ticketing System. Horizons, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki,... Read More

Full time ranger wanted for Mauao

The Western Bay Wildlife Trust is calling for a permanent ranger to be stationed near the Mount to protect wildlife in the area. A ranger needs to be available... Read More

Putting the lid on 10,000m3

Tauranga city's newest reservoir at the Joyce Road treatment plant has been constructed with an aluminium geodesic dome roof - design easier to install and self-supporting,... Read More

The rebirth of Tauranga Airport

NZ8260 was on approach to Tauranga when a wee mite called Kristie burst into the terminal and made a beeline for the automatic doors to the observation area. She... Read More

Under harbour reamer obstructed

Under harbour obstructions have delayed the last phase of the $99m Southern Pipeline project, and contractor Brian Perry Civil is now expected to continue into... Read More

New business on demolished council site

As the demolition crew tidies up the site of the former city council administration building, plans are emerging for the multi-faceted business venture that will... Read More

Youth leading discussions on cycle plan

Young cycle enthusiasts from around the region have been honoured today for their contribution to the Tauranga City Council Cycle Plan. Around 80 students, parents... Read More

Experts take water message to schools

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's utilities team was in the thick of the action at the Hands on Water Expo, where 200 school children got to grips with the... Read More

Council votes in favour of Maori wards

Whakatane District Council elected members have voted in favour of a resolution that would enable the establishment of Maori wards. The elected members heard submissions... Read More