Council

Coromandel water restrictions updated

A total hose ban is currently in force in Tairua and Pauanui, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. While in Whitianga, Matarangi, Whangamata and Hahei there... Read More

Te Puke issues open for discussion

Te Puke residents up in arms over single-laning, parking, and other issues affecting their town will have the chance to have their say at a public meeting this... Read More

Whitianga CBD upgrade starting in autumn

The first stage of the Whitianga Town Centre development will be an upgrade of Albert Street, from Campbell Street to Hannan Road starting in autumn. Thames-Coromandel... Read More

Zero tolerance for illegal dumping

Litterbugs illegally dumping rubbish on the peninsula be warned - the Thames-Coromandel District Council and the mayor are out to get you. Fines of up to $20,000... Read More

Tidying up Tauranga

When there's an increase of people, there's an increase of rubbish. That's certainly been the case in the Mount Maunganui area during this holiday season. Rubbish... Read More

Dirty-looking water this morning?

Residents in Brookfield might notice dirty-looking water this morning. This after Tauranga City Council had to do an emergency shutdown due to a broken water main... Read More

Overflowing with rubbish and people

The increase of people over the holiday season has seen an increase rubbish in the Mount Maunganui area. This is evident with rubbish bins overflowing in Tay Street,... Read More

Volunteer for clean up day

It's clean up day at the Waiotahi River estuary on January 8, and the Bryan's Beach community is looking for volunteers. The Bryans Beach Community Group wants... Read More

Easter trading proposed for Coromandel

A new Easter Trading Policy and proposal is now out for public consultation, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. Changes to the Shop Trading Hours Act... Read More

Whiritoa at risk of being cut off

Whiritoa could be one of the most at-risk towns of being cut off in an earthquake, according to a local Civil Defence controller. Hauraki District Council's Steve... Read More

BOPRC to purchase 25ha of farmland

Bay of Plenty residents will become the proud owners of 25 hectares of historic pa sites and future park land next year. Regional Councillors unanimously approved... Read More

Slow down and enjoy the ride

A new road safety campaign has been launched to address the issues most frequently encountered on our roads over the holiday period. With summer approaching, the... Read More