Council

Inspiring example issuing call

The maker of an inspiring video featuring a stuffed penguin to deliver a clean up the environment message is encouraging entries for the second Enspire Challenge. Rebekah... Read More

Last days for historic feedback

Feedback on the TECT proposal to build a custom community hub on Historic Village land closes on Sunday at 5pm. About 70 people have shared their thoughts so far... Read More

Public to have say on Matapihi pipeline

The Tauranga community will now have their say on a proposal to spend $1.73 million connecting Matapihi marae, school and marae zone housing to the southern pipeline. Councillor... Read More

Council discuss rates increase

A household rate rise is one of many issues being discussed as Tauranga City Council works out what to place in the draft annual plan for community feedback. Chief... Read More

$400k tourism boost promise

Tauranga City councillors are supporting Tourism Bay of Plenty's bid for investment in the city's tourist facilities. The draft annual plan, which will be going... Read More

Matapihi sewerage scheme discussions

A $1.7 million Matapihi sewerage scheme is being presented to council this week. Tauranga City Council wants to go to public consultation on connecting the two marae,... Read More

Historic Village’s $1M debt

Ratepayers are going to be asked to bail out the Tauranga Historic Village which owes Tauranga City Council $1 million. Financial controller Kathryn Sharplin revealed... Read More

Bus shelters on the move

The recent sight of a city bus shelter moving away from 15th Avenue on the back of a truck is no cause for alarm, says city council senior traffic engineer Wayne... Read More

First look at performance centre

Tauranga's new High Performance Sports Centre is being taken for a test drive this week by national, regional and local rugby teams. The NZ Women's Sevens team and... Read More

New turf for hockey centre

The Tauranga Hockey Association is pushing for the council to seek public consultation on providing $600,000 for another hockey turf. The Tauranga Hockey Centre... Read More

Mackay Street carpark now open

The new Mackay Street carpark opposite The Thames-Coromandel District Council's office in Thames is now opened to the public. Developed by the Thames Community... Read More

Facelift sought for hot pools

A $530,000 facelift to the Mount Hot Pools is being sought by operators Bay Venues Ltd. In a report to be discussed the first open council meeting of the year, the... Read More