Council

$2.8M to fix highway blackspot

The New Zealand Transport Agency's spending $2.8 million dollars to fix a major blackspot on the Tauranga's roading system. It's started building a roundabout at... Read More

Consents complaints investigation

Following complaints from some members of the public relating to building consents, Tauranga City Council has initiated an independent review. "We have engaged... Read More

Easter trading options for Hauraki

It's likely there will be more open signs on Waihi shop doors this Easter Sunday. The Hauraki District Council has adopted a new policy giving all retailers in... Read More

Council help sought with old tyres

Tauranga man Owen Douglas wants the city council to lobby the Government to take action over old car tyres, which are a growing environmental problem. The number... Read More

Robson memorial Hyundai due

Former Tauranga City Councillor John Robson's legacy is expected to arrive and be officially handed over to the city in about two weeks' time. The Hyundai Ioniq... Read More

Poetry graces the tidal stairs

With most of the stairs now in place, the creative side of Tauranga City Council's Access to Water project has begun. Artist Elliot Collins only has a few days... Read More

Appreciate the local greenery

Tauranga City Council will host and support a range of events to celebrate the city's reserves during Parks Week, which takes place from March 4-12. Parks Week... Read More

Evacuation maps to be redelivered

Updated tsunami evacuation maps will be delivered to all households within the Mount and Papamoa evacuation zones later this month. Tauranga City Council emergency... Read More

Papamoa Hills park grows by 25ha

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has approved the purchase of a neighbouring property that adds 25 hectares to the Papamoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park. The... Read More

Business as usual this Easter

It will be business as usual this Easter in Tauranga, with Easter Sunday trading banned for the many retail businesses who've complained for years about the law... Read More

Audit NZ calls for council tune up

Audit New Zealand is requiring Tauranga City Council to change its ways over a variety of issues discovered during an audit carried out last year. Included are... Read More

Hurdle for golden grove developers

Developers of the special housing area on the former Golden Grove holiday park grounds off Girven Road in Mount Maunganui are facing planning resistance to part... Read More