A Pukehina dairy farmer whose effluent spraying is getting up the noses of some residents is within his rights, says the BOP Regional Council. Pollution control... Read More

The red seaweed which has shown up on the Coromandel shoreline in recent weeks is now being closely monitored by the Waikato Regional Council. The seaweed is suspected... Read More

Community feedback is being sought on the council proposal to sell land at the Historic Village to The Tauranga Energy consumer Trust to build a community hub. Open... Read More

Tairua locals are now able to use hand held hoses at any time, but the sprinkler ban will stay in place for another week. The Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

A review of alcohol bans in the Western Bay of Plenty is underway with people asked to share their views on alcohol consumption and alcohol-related crime and disorder... Read More

Modern, clean and beach themed seems to be the general consensus of what people want to see the Tauranga City civic centre look like. Younger members of the community... Read More

A unique opportunity to influence a direction and style for the heart of Tauranga City over the next hundred years or so begins. The first phase of public consultation... Read More

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says water restrictions have now been lifted in Pauanui. The total hose and sprinkler ban which was in place in Hahei has... Read More

This summer the Thames-Coromandel District Council will work with locals who have pools on their properties to ensure they are fenced properly. Community Environment... Read More

A foul smell is in the air around Te Maunga sewage treatment plant following a fault in a flow meter. Tauranga City Council says the fault has been fixed but it... Read More

The Thames Coromandel District Council is advising the Hahei community that a total hose and sprinkler ban is now in place. Council says water consumption in Hahei... Read More

Among the first of Tauranga City Council's tasks of the New Year is to time table the discussion about a new, permanent i-Site in Mount Maunganui. There is a proposal... Read More