Council

Jack's Point boat ramp re-opened

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says Jack's Point boat ramp is now open to the public following a fortnight of dredging to remove mud and silt in Fureys Creek.... Read More

Lower rates increase adopted

Tauranga City Council has adopted the annual plan setting an average rates increase of 2.2 per cent for the 2016/17 financial year, instead of the 2.5 per cent consulted... Read More

Maketu community hub a step closer

Plans for a future multi-purpose community and recreational facility in Maketu are one step closer for the beach-side community. Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

WWI Memorial Forest up for award

Thames-Coromandel District Council's World War One Memorial Forest is up for a national award in recognition of the project's strong engagement with local communities. The... Read More

Candidate’s call questioned

Mayoral candidate Max Mason's challenge over Tauranga City Council's handling of the civic options proposal is being knocked back by the councillors civic heart... Read More

Youth representatives wanted

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has extended the nomination period for Youth Voice representatives until the end of June. Earlier this year a youth/council... Read More

Smiths farm consents call

Tauranga City Council has awarded the tender for preparing the Smiths Farm consents to Aurecon NZ Ltd consultants without calling it publicly. Council retrospectively... Read More

Checking electoral enrollments

From today, New Zealanders will be asked to check whether they're enrolled and ready for the local elections in October. 'From Monday we'll be sending out enrolment... Read More

Mud Festival gets $1.5m injection

The Rotorua Lakes Council's inaugural Mud Festival which is taking place next year has received a $1.5 million financial boost from the Government this week. Announced... Read More

Centre to close for maintenance

The Whakatāne Aquatic & Fitness Centre will be closed to the public for scheduled maintenance from July 25 to August 7. The closure will allow for the pools to... Read More

Sewage pollutes stream

The Kopurererua Stream is polluted after a sewer overflowed this morning, says Tauranga City Council communications advisor Marcel Currin. A blockage of fat in the... Read More

Sun shines on City Partner project

Sun Media is now a ‘city partner', a member of Project Tauranga, that's making their particular expertise and skills available for city projects that benefit... Read More