Council

Parking system goes paperless

From April 3, Tauranga's pay and display machines will start being upgraded to a paperless system. Customers will need to enter their licence plate number when... Read More

Doggy Day Out in Katikati

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and varieties turned out in their droves for the annual Doggy Day Out at Uretara Reserve in Katikati. Now into its third year, the family... Read More

Tairua footbridge now in place

Much to the excitement and relief of the Walk Tairua Society, a 21 metre pedestrian bridge is now on its foundations on the Pepe Loop Track. Getting to this point... Read More

Taking tips from the big smoke

Tauranga City councillors have spent two days in Auckland on a fact finding trip focusing on quality urban design and how it can transform and revitalise a place. The... Read More

Problematic water causes skin rash

The woman who alerted the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to problems with the region's water supply today has come forward with pictures of the rash she... Read More

High pH levels affecting water supply

High pH levels have been identified as the issue affecting water in eastern areas of the Western Bay of plenty District today. Early testing suggests that the water... Read More

Better deal for pensioners sought

Te Puke councillor Mike Lally believes tenants in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's pensioner flats deserve better. He says the council-owned flats in... Read More

Ducks need rescuing at McLaren Falls

There are concerns for a group of domestic ducks that have turned up in McLaren Falls Park. Falls Café manager Alice Campbell first noticed the influx a... Read More

Refunds offered after parking court case

A recent court appeal has found that a term in a clause of Tauranga City Council's Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2012 is too broad. The clause refers to parking a sign‑written... Read More

Conference star next door

The star of the marine industry conference which opens in Tauranga today, is a building site just round the corner from the conference site at the Trinity Wharf... Read More

Dog neutering funding injection welcomed

Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council are set to receive government funding to help subsidise neutering for menacing dogs in the region A... Read More

Water damage closes village shops

A damaged water main has been identified as the cause of flooding at the Historic Village. Tauranga City Council staff say the situation is under control and "the... Read More