Council

Tauranga Airport set to expand

Tauranga City Council has responded to what they call "significant growth at the airport" by supporting plans to expand the terminal at no extra cost to ratepayers. They... Read More

Council to decide waterfront

A project to build new tidal steps, a pier and a pontoon on Tauranga's waterfront is expected to be given the go-ahead on Tuesday. A Tauranga City Council meeting... Read More

TCDC ‘no spray’ register updated

Thames-Coromandel District Council is advising locals that they has now updated their ‘no spray' register. The register is a list of properties whose owners... Read More

Camping bylaw kicks in today

The classic Kiwi camping holiday on the Coromandel continues under council's newly adopted standards of camping bylaw. Taking effect from today, the Thames-Coromandel... Read More

Decision pending on fluoridation

The decision on whether fluoridation of Whakatane District water supplies will continue, be expanded or cease will be made in January. The Whakatane District Council's... Read More

Councillor stripped of portfolio

Rotorua Lakes councillor Glenys Searancke has been stripped of her creative portfolio responsibilities. Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick and councillors Glenys Searancke,... Read More

$304k for Lees Rd carpark & sealing

The Thames-Coromandel District Council approved $304,000 to go towards the development of a car park along with road sealing at Lees Road in Hahei this week. Council... Read More

Great Walks project board endorsed

This week the Thames-Coromandel District Council endorsed a Project Board Governance Model for the Coromandel Great Walks project. The board, which covers the whole... Read More

Popular shuttle returns this summer

The popular Cathedral Cove park and ride shuttle will be operating again over the busy 2015/16 summer holiday season. Waikato Regional and Thames-Coromandel District... Read More

A $1m view for rail trail cyclists

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has conditionally approved a grant of $1 million toward the Kopu to Kaiaua leg of the Hauraki Rail Trail cycleway. This leg... Read More

Rotorua economy on the rise

Latest economic data which shows Rotorua recording further strong growth underlines a 'massive year” for the district, Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says. ... Read More

Bridge ‘on time & under budget'

The bridge extension at Manaia Road Causeway in Tairua has been completed on time and under budget, says the Thames-Coromandel District Council. The bridge was... Read More