Council
06:00pm Wed 22 Oct, 2025
Construction of new water supply infrastructure between Whakatāne and Huna Road is not for bringing water into town from the plains - but it could. The watermains... Read More
04:05pm Wed 22 Oct, 2025
Voter turnout for the Western Bay of Plenty election increased slightly despite the council spending $70,000 less on election promotion. The council spent... Read More
07:30am Wed 22 Oct, 2025
The theme has been announced for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's next Doggy Day Out and it promises to be 'woof-a-licious”. 'The popular annual... Read More
05:00pm Tue 21 Oct, 2025
A three-month trial reopening of the Hairini St slip lane on to Turret Rd outside morning peak hours is under way. The trial started on Monday, October 20... Read More
07:30am Tue 21 Oct, 2025
Applications are now open for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council CCTV Fund - with $50,000 available to help make our shared spaces safer. The fund... Read More
11:45am Mon 20 Oct, 2025
A Whakatāne boat owner has suffered $30,000 worth of damage to his boat because of silt build-up around council berths. A recent extra low tide revealed... Read More
08:00am Mon 20 Oct, 2025
Western Bay of Plenty's final local election results have been declared. James Denyer's lead extended, and he has officially been re-elected as mayor... Read More
07:30am Sat 18 Oct, 2025
The Tauranga Classic has grown to become New Zealand's premier basketball tournament, attracting top players from across New Zealand, Australia and the United... Read More
07:00am Sat 18 Oct, 2025
A waterfront neighbourhood resident plagued by burnouts and public drug use says new safety changes will have a positive impact. The issues were ruining Harbour... Read More
11:00am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
Play is being celebrated and encouraged across Tauranga this coming week, with a range of fun, family-friendly activities on offer as part of Play Week Aotearoa... Read More
08:00am Fri 17 Oct, 2025
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured more than $9 million in Government co-investment to support nearly $15.2 million worth of flood protection upgrades... Read More
06:00pm Thu 16 Oct, 2025
Tauranga City's Mayor, councillors and chief executive are inviting the people of Tauranga to an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the... Read More
05-Dec 20:00
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial
05-Dec 19:00
Bay of Plenty Christmas 2025 events guide
05-Dec 18:00
Tauranga dog mauling: Woman pleads to keep dogs
05-Dec 17:30
Truck breakdown causes significant delays on SH36
05-Dec 17:00
Sun safety tips: Protect your skin from UV
05-Dec 16:00
Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park is on
05-Dec 15:00
Lions’ firewood boosts foodbank appeal
05-Dec 14:00
A guide to who you can trust!
05-Dec 13:00
Blayde to ride shotgun with Santa
05-Dec 11:45
Kmart: Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows
05-Dec 10:00
Blayde’s fight: Rare syndrome, big dreams
05-Dec 08:36
Hard plastic: Tom & Luke Snackaballs recalled
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