Council

Kaituna re-diversion option identified

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is one step closer to creating a healthier Maketu Estuary following an Environment Court hearing held this month. After rigorous... Read More

Coromandel roads closed by slips

A number of roads around the Coromandel are closed due to slips caused by the heavy rains which smashed the region on Sunday. Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

At home in the park

For the last six weeks the park adjourning Takitimu Drive, below 9th Ave, has been the home of a squatter. This isn't your usual homeless person, but this is an... Read More

$1M grant for iconic new bridge

The construction of an iconic walkway and cycleway bridge across the Wairoa River is getting a $1 million funding injection from Tauranga Energy Consumers Trust. The... Read More

Council to tighten wandering dogs' leash

Life's about to get tougher for Western Bay of Plenty dogs, no more wandering about downtown without a lead, or pooing where they please. The Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

TCDC to join Waikato Building Group

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has announced it will be joining the Waikato Building Consent Group from July 1. The group is a cluster of seven councils... Read More

Te Puke alcohol ban proposed

A permanent alcohol ban in Te Puke's town centre is the key change in tighter alcohol control rules being proposed by Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Public... Read More

TCDC appoints new chief executive

A recognised 'game changer” in the local government sector has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Thames-Coromandel District Council. Incoming... Read More

Feedback sought on open fires bylaw

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is inviting public feedback on its newly rewritten Fires in the Open Bylaw. The proposed bylaw allows council to set and enforce... Read More

Unravelling election sign confusion

Tauranga City Council is acting to unravel the confusing and contradictory rules regarding election signs by proposing amendments to the local elections policy. The... Read More

TECT ranger dispute in court

TECT Park Ranger Jarron McInnes is being forced to fight for the court reprieve he's been granted following his dismissal by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Rocky stopbanks almost finished

The rebuilding of rocky stopbanks built as flood protection for the Thames township has almost been completed. As part of the rebuild rocks from the stopbanks were... Read More