Council

Busy council week

Tsunami sirens, Omanu Surf Lifesaving Club's lease and city heart project workshops will all be part of a discussion at Tauranga City Council's meeting this afternoon. As... Read More

Councils focus on safer drinking

Underage drinking, misconceptions of peer drinking norms and secondary supply of alcohol are serious issues affecting our communities, according to Tauranga City... Read More

Sea lettuce collection starts

You know its summer when the sea lettuce collections start along the Otumoetai and Matua foreshores. The first collection of 800 tonnes from Matua and Otumoetai... Read More

Cyclists fighting to keep underpass

The New Zealand Transport Agency is denying cyclists are being ignored in the planning process for the looming Bayfair to Baypark reconstruction. Facebook group... Read More

BOPRC committee structure confirmed

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's committee structure for the 2016-2019 Triennium has now been confirmed. The committee structure includes five core standing committees,... Read More

Landmark trees felled

Two landmark pine trees in the Mount Maunganui's soper Reserve were felled this week by council contractors Griffin Tree Services for safety reasons. A Tauranga... Read More

New toolkit tells Waikato’s Story

The Waikato Story - a toolkit of resources to help promote and drive economic growth in the region - has been launched by Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce... Read More

Teardrop roundabout to return

Following the recent traffic flow trial at the Landing Road Bridge in Whakatane, the successful teardrop roundabout configuration is to be reinstated, as from 7am... Read More

Reducing dangerous dog risk

Funding has been approved for Opotiki and Rotorua to trial a set of proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks. There are a number of changes including... Read More

TCDC to hold summer consultations

Community consultation on tourism related infrastructure for Hahei, like the proposed car park on Lees Road, will be taking place throughout summer. Over the next... Read More

Roaming dogs killing sheep in Bellevue

Tauranga City council animal control officers are seeking help from the public in locating dogs that have been killing sheep in Bellevue over recent weeks. There... Read More

Planning for Waikato’s population change

Making the most of the opportunities and managing the challenges presented by Waikato's proximity to Auckland, while planning for population shrinkage in some rural... Read More