Council

Bayhopper’s have extended their hours

Tauranga's luminous celebration of lights returns with the second edition of Winter Lights Winter Nights at the Tauranga Waterfront. This year the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Fee changes at Hauraki District Council

The Hauraki District Council has made some small changes to existing fees and charges for the coming year, and have included a couple of new fees as well. Dog registration... Read More

Next steps for Welcome Bay supermarket

Council has agreed to progress with the review of a potential supermarket development in Welcome Bay in alignment with the Welcome Bay and Ohauiti Planning Study.... Read More

Tauranga is ready for the $230m loan

A $230 million investment from the government will help fast track much-needed infrastructure projects in Tauranga, says Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller. The Housing... Read More

Tauranga in line for $230m govt loan

Tauranga is in the running to receive an interest free loan of $230m from central Government, to support the delivery of growth infrastructure. Today Minister... Read More

Sealing the deal on trail improvements

Several problem sections of the Hauraki Rail Trail will be sealed following a successful funding application to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment. The... Read More

Wrecked car creates hazard for cyclists

A written-off car could cause further accidents to people using the cycle lane on Cameron Road. The car, which is believed to have been in a previous crash, has... Read More

Hauraki Rail Trails $77,757 upgrade

One of Coromandel's most popular cycle trails will be receiving a $77,757 upgrade funded by the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund. Associate tourism minister... Read More

Looking at Maori wards

Whakatane District Council is looking at introducing Maori wards before the next local government elections in October 2019. The council's Policy committee is looking... Read More

Managing parks for bees and babies

A growing awareness of the impacts of toxic agrichemicals on young humans is producing a cultural shift in Europe's parks and gardens, says TAAF member Jodie Bruning. TAAF... Read More

Volunteers plant 3000 natives in a day

Papamoa Hills Regional Park was buzzing with activity on Saturday, when more than 150 volunteers turned out to help plant the recently-bare slopes. Papamoa Hills... Read More

Demolition looming at council

The library car park on Hamilton Street will be closed Sunday, July 9 as contractors install fencing and hoardings in preparation for demolition of the Willow Street... Read More