Council

Councils helping bridge digital divide

A ground-breaking move by local councils to join hands with entrepreneurs aims to help Western Bay people maximise digital opportunities. Tauranga City and Western... Read More

Cruise ship road closure dates

Cruise ship visits to Mount Maunganui are now being treated the same as major sporting events with the Tauranga City Council announcing a number of road closures... Read More

Reducing landslides in Omokoroa

Doctoral students at the University of Waikato think they might have found a way to stabilise Omokoroa's sensitive soils and reduce the number of landslides. The... Read More

Council looking to score weed(s)

It's that time of the year again - Bay of Plenty Regional Council is offering free native plants in exchange for weeds from your garden. BOPRC biosecurity officer... Read More

Save water and reduce your bill

Tauranga City Council is offering a free home visit service to help residents reduce their water bill this summer. The Waterline education and advisory service... Read More

More than $1m in parking fines issued

Tauranga City Council has issued $1,067,538 worth of parking infringement notices over the past 12 months. The most common infringements are failing to pay for... Read More

The case against wheelie bins

'My solution is leave it the way it is.” It's advice born of 17 years' experience in the rubbish collection industry. 'I haven't been operating all that time... Read More

Stormwater upgrade nears completion

The final stage of the major flood protection works on the Wainui Te Whara Stream in Whakatane is set to start early in November. The work will widen and deepen... Read More

New awards recognise inclusivity

A new awards ceremony will celebrate achievement and innovation in building an inclusive community. The Tauranga Disability Advisory Group has just launched the... Read More

Proposed booze ban canned

A proposed year-round alcohol ban in public places in Whiritoa has been canned by the Hauraki District Council following an overwhelming response from the community. The... Read More

Final stages of Pipeline underway

Work on the Southern Pipeline Harbour Crossing is entering its final stages, with the last phase of reaming now underway. The reaming work has involved gradually... Read More

Mayor calling for promises to be kept

Tauranga City is looking at some tough times caused by the city's growth, which under existing law has to be paid for by the ratepayers. Among the major works being... Read More