Council

No swimming in Paku Bay, Tairua

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is asking people to stay out of the water at Paku Bay in Tairua. This week the council erected ‘no swimming' signs... Read More

Councils to battle on Saturday

Twenty-eight teams from councils across the country are heading to Thames for the annual Inter-Council Sports Tournament this Saturday. Approximately 450 people... Read More

$17M cycleway cash injection

Another link in the Western Bay of Plenty's cycling network is now complete with further projects about to get underway. Transportation Minister Simon Bridges today... Read More

Lottery boosts Katikati hub

Katikati will get its library and community hub built as one project, thanks to conditions attached to a $350,000 lotteries grant. The grant was approved in February... Read More

Parking headaches in the CBD

Increased parking charges - the first for eight years - inner city workers parking and walking, and more bikes and buses. These could become the realities as the... Read More

Feedback sought on annual plan

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking public feedback on a draft annual plan proposing an average 3.64 rate increase - when the increase forecast in... Read More

Mount loses a champion

One of the staunchest advocates of the Mount Maunganui business district has passed away. It's understood Peter Melgren, the much admired and respected Mount Mainstreet... Read More

Waterfront project steps up

The tidal stairs, new pier and pontoon for city waterfront will be built by Beca and LandLAB in partnership with Tauranga City Council. Beca have been appointed... Read More

Council roadshow at golf club

Tauranga City Council's next Community Connections get-together is taking place at the Mount Maunganui Golf Club this Thursday night. 'We've also got another great... Read More

Celebrate Coromandel’s heroes

Nominations are now open for the Thames-Coromandel District Council's biannual Community Service Awards. This is your chance to celebrate those unsung heroes who... Read More

Alternative flag banned

The alternative flag stolen from the flagpole on Takitimu Drive on Sunday will not be returning after the city council received legal advice on Monday. The city... Read More

Bluff Road to permanently close?

The Mercury Bay Community Board is investigating whether Bluff Road between Matarangi and Suckers Rock should be permanently closed. A report with five options... Read More