Council

Key meeting on cycleways

The fate of the Bayfair pedestrian-cycle underpass may be decided at a meeting between the Sustainable Business Network's BikeNow and the New Zealand Transport... Read More

Incidents blamed on library's free wifi

The hours which the Thames Library provides free wifi will be restricted following a rise in the number of incidents in Rotary Park requiring police intervention. Police... Read More

New tsunami hazard maps for Waikato

In the wake of the recent Kaikoura quake and subsequent tsunami alert, Waikato Civil Defence is updating the way it educates people about tsunami preparedness. The... Read More

Clip-on cycle lane for Piako Bridge

A key piece of the Kaiaua to Kopu section of the Hauraki Rail Trail can now be slotted into place, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. The New Zealand... Read More

Special housing areas extended

Tauranga City Councillors approved the new housing accord, which will extend by three years the council's ability to approve Special Housing Areas. Special Housing... Read More

Audio-visual wonder for new pier

Tauranga City Council's Access to Water project has taken a creative twist, with artists brought in to give the area some unique flavour. Kiwi artist and lighting... Read More

Boaties – keep up the good work

If you're one of the hundreds of boaties who've been enjoying the Coromandel's coastal waters lately - give yourself a big ol' pat on the back. Recent checks on... Read More

Pest plant tutsan invades the Waikato

The Waikato Regional Council is urging farmers and rural landowners to do what they can to protect their properties from the invasive pest plant tutsan. The warning... Read More

Quake warning for council staff

Tauranga City Council is issuing a warning for people to be better prepared for a large earthquake and a potential tsunami evacuation. CEO Garry Poole held briefings... Read More

Sea change looming at surf clubs

Strife over the renewal of the Omanu Surf Lifesaving Club's new lease may result in Tauranga City Council changing the funding approach to all the western bay surf... Read More

Doors to stay shut at Rotorua Museum

Rotorua Museum will remain closed until at least April 2017 when the results of a detailed seismic assessment are expected to be known. New damage believed caused... Read More

New property values reflect growth

Western Bay of Plenty's buoyant economy and growth is reflected in increased property values across all sectors of the district, according to the latest revaluation... Read More