Council

Road closed for 12 weeks

A section of Hillcrest Road in Whakatāne will be closed for a 12-week period starting from Monday, June 13. The closure affects a section of the road between 30... Read More

Animal shelters to get $250k upgrade

Dogs impounded in the Western Bay of Plenty district will soon be locked up in new accommodations. This week the council's policy committee recommended a $250,000... Read More

Council sharing invite knocked-back

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has declined Tauranga City Council's invitation to share digs. The city council, which is looking at committing to a $70 million... Read More

$25K for freedom camping patrol

Vigilantes warning freedom campers away from Anzac Bay will be replaced with a council patrol next summer. Local residents began informing freedom campers about... Read More

Fire burns hole through boardwalk

A fire lit overnight has burnt a hole through the viewing platform on the walking track near Bethlehem. Tauranga Fire Brigade were called to the fire on the walking... Read More

Waikato services thrown a lifeline

The Waikato Regional Council has agreed to establish a fund for emergency rescue services in the region. A decision to apply a per property rate of $3.74 was made... Read More

Tourism provides boost to economy

Provisional data provided by independent economic analysis company Infometrics shows the Thames-Coromandel district's economy grew by 1.8 per in the year to March... Read More

Appeals period closing soon

Submitters to the Thames-Coromandel District Council's District plan who wish to appeal a decision will have until June 13. Council says the decisions on the new... Read More

Tightening boating rules

Compulsory life jackets on small craft and registration of jet skis are two measures being considered for inclusion in the new boating rules for the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Limited access to Shortland Cemetery

The condition of the trees at Thames Shortland Cemetery is posing a threat to its historical graves and public safety. A number of large pine trees have been ring... Read More

Keeping pace with city growth

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby is supporting the proposed government requirement for councils to ensure land supply for housing and business keeps pace with growth. Stuart... Read More

Library getting seismic upgrading

Seismic upgrading works will be carried out at the Mount Maunganui Library by Tauranga City Council contractors this month. Starting today, plywood will be installed... Read More