Council

Repeat tree feller warned

Police had to get involved to stop a Riverstone Drive resident cutting down trees - after he was warned against the action by Tauranga City Council staff. The council... Read More

Admin building removal begins

A 50-tonne excavator is 'munching” its way through Council's old administration building on Willow Street, as part of the mechanical demolition stage of the... Read More

'Vicious' dog attack - info needed

Whakatāne District Council Animal Control staff are urgently seeking information that could help to track down a dog responsible for a 'vicious and unprovoked”... Read More

Barriers beefed up on Turret Road trial

Plastic barriers blocking vehicle access between 14th Ave and Turret Road have been filled with water to prevent people moving them. But that is not enough, says... Read More

Excavator to 'munch' old council block

A 50-tonne excavator with a large mechanical claw is about to begin 'munching” its way through Council's old administration building on Willow Street. The... Read More

Tauranga rubbish services up for debate

The discussion on whether Tauranga has a ratepayer funded rubbish collection and recycling system or continues with the current private model, will be a headline... Read More

Council curbs kerbside inorganic service

Whakatane District Council's Projects and Services Committee has decided not to proceed with a kerbside inorganic waste collection service, or with free or reduced-cost... Read More

Financial assurances for councillors

City councillors are seeking assurances today from treasurer Mohan de Mel that there has been no significant ripples in financial markets, following Thursday night's... Read More

An invitation from Alfie

Alfie has signed off on another summer series of Wander Dogs. He wields that sort of power. Alfie's top dog at the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. He's... Read More

New western towns loop service

Customers of all ages have hopped on board the new Town Connector since the new service began operation on October 5. The circular route links Waihi, Waihi Beach... Read More

Council seeking info on tyre dumpers

Roadside tyre dumpers are active in rural Western Bay of Plenty, and they are upsetting residents who find the unwelcome gifts of a trailer load of used tyres. Western... Read More

The $30 million conversation starter

Suggestions about the future development of Tauranga sport and leisure facilities are meant as ‘conversations starters' says Bay Venues chairman Peter Farmer. ... Read More