Council

Food Act submissions close today

Public submissions on proposed changes to fees and charges under the new Food Act 2014 close today. The Thames-Coromandel District Council says the act, which came... Read More

Work begins on K2K extension

A karakia and sod-turning ceremony officially launched construction of the Kopu to Kaiaua extension of the Hauraki Rail Trail this week. The 47km-long K2K extension... Read More

Landcare field day in Te Pahu

Community groups involved in caring for the land are invited to a landcare networking field day at Te Pahu near Pirongia next week. Organised by Waikato Regional... Read More

Discoloured water found in harbour

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is appealing for information that will help track down the source of discoloured water discovered in the Whangamata harbour.... Read More

Historic Village land sale opposition

An online petition has been launched to try to overturn the Tauranga City Council's decision to sell Historic Village land to TECT. Councillors voted to sell TECT... Read More

Region’s waste system review

The way waste is dealt with in Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty is up for review, with residents being asked to consider whether the current system offers... Read More

More time to think about nutrient

Demand for more time to study consider the changes planned for Lake Rotorua nutrient rules has prompted the Regional Council to allow the public more time to make... Read More

Greerton Library named

When the Greerton Library is opened in mid-July, it will be as the Greerton Library, not the Greerton Village Library, as some wanted. The name change debate aired... Read More

Piggery effluent no longer a risk

Waikato Regional Council believes there is no longer an immediate risk of a piggery effluent pond in the Kaimai Ranges overflowing its banks. On Thursday (24 March)... Read More

Council to audit food business

Up to 220 food businesses will now be audited by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council under the Food Act which came into effect on March 1. Compliance and... Read More

Unanimous call to sell historic land

City councillors have backed the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust's project to build a community hub building on land at the Historic Village green. Councillors voted... Read More

Rates rise of 2%: TCDC

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says early forecasts point towards a rates increase of about 2 per cent for the 2015/16 financial year. If this happens the... Read More