Council

Easter trading decision for Opotiki

Opotiki District Council has resolved to adopt a Local Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy, allowing businesses in all parts of the district to trade on Easter Sunday... Read More

Paradox artists to transform Tauranga

Buildings across the city will be brought to life with giant artworks created by six of the world's best street artists especially for the inaugural Paradox: Tauranga... Read More

New cemetery to be named ‘Kaimarama’

A new cemetery being built off State Highway 25 in Whitianga will be named ‘Kaimarama Cemetery', subject to iwi approval. The Mercury Bay Community Board... Read More

Increased CCTV for Whakatane Harbour

Up to $100,000 will be invested into extending CCTV coverage to some of Whakatane's key harbour facilities. The Whakatane District Council made the decision last... Read More

Challenge to council's Papamoa plans

Updated: 27/3.Papamoa residents are fighting a Tauranga City Council proposal to rezone flood reserve land in Papamoa East for housing. Announced in December 2016,... Read More

Eastern bay collaboration plan

Kawerau, Whakatane and Opotiki District Councils and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council are collaborating on a plan for the region's future. The Eastern Bay - Beyond... Read More

Community group skating to success

Omokoroa Community Skate Group is going head-to-head against the country's best and brightest voluntary groups and organisations at the Trustpower National Community... Read More

Why there were no Tauranga floods

After years of dealing with city flooding following every heavy rain event, council staff have been slow to take the credit for the Tauranga result following last... Read More

Putting the brakes on Waitangi speed

There's a proposal to put the brakes on in the tiny township of Waitangi on the eastern fringe of Te Puke. The plan is to reduce the speed limit through Waitangi... Read More

Regional rates rise reduced

The regional council's rates rise for the 2017/18 year has been reduced from a projected 8.5 per cent increase, to 6.6 per cent in the Annual Plan approved by regional... Read More

Water crisis averted in Waihi

Hauraki District Council is thanking Waihi residents for their cooperation, after serious water shortages have been avoided. Earlier this week the town's water... Read More

Council’s biggest capital programme ever

The Council is seeking public consultation on an Annual Plan involving an average rates increase of 3.8 per cent for households. For Tauranga homes, it means a... Read More