Council

Support for youth art projects

The Ministry of Youth Development and Thames-Coromandel Council have formed a new partnership fund to help support their commitments to the district's youth. Applications... Read More

New cell site 'clean and green'

Tourists, police and locals are among thousands set to benefit from a newly built, green energy cell site in the Kauaeranga Valley. It is the first ‘off the... Read More

Uni a key stakeholder in Tauranga

Tauranga City Council has signed-off a strategic partnership between Council Controlled Organisation Bay Venues Limited and the University of Waikato as a key tenant... Read More

Civic centre 'massive opportunity'

More than 2000 people submitted feedback during the first stage of community engagement for the Civic Space Options Project. ‘Stage 1: Heart and Mind' asked... Read More

Heavy rain highlights the good and bad

The recent heavy rains which hit the Coromandel had a massive impact on rivers and properties around Whangapoua, Coromandel and Port Charles. But the Waikato Regional... Read More

Three start WBOP mayoralty race

Three Kaimai Ward councillors have jump-started the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty race for the upcoming local body elections. Since Mayor Ross Paterson this week... Read More

Coromandel roads remain closed

Two roads remain closed following the wild weather which bashed the Coromandel over the weekend. The Thames-Coromandel District Council is advising locals that sections... Read More

Giving Coromandel youth a voice

An initiative to empower young people to have more formal input into local issues is being supported by all five Thames-Coromandel community boards. Under the proposed... Read More

Art gallery’s three year plan

A draft Statement for Intent outlining Tauranga Art Gallery's plans for the next three years has been presented to Tauranga City Council. The statement focuses on... Read More

The future of WBOP rubbish

The city and district councils' joint governance committee are looking at a new improved rubbish collection regime that will increase recycling and reduce the amount... Read More

Check your route before travelling

Thames-Coromandel District Council is recommending that families check their travel routes before hitting the road these school holidays. This friendly advice comes... Read More

Paterson not seeking re-election

Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor Ross Paterson will not seek re-election at this year's local body elections in October. Announcing his decision today, Ross... Read More