Council

‘Needless red-tape’ scrapped

In what could be seen as a victory for backyard camping, Coromandel authorities have scrapped boundary restrictions that would have limited the tradition in the... Read More

Council consider bus revamp

Councillors are hoping a re-jig of the Bay of Plenty's transport systems may result in more local control of the city's bus services. Contracts for the Tauranga... Read More

Flood fund approved

Councillors are hoping the city's next major flooding is far enough away to allow a newly-approved flooding fund to accumulate. 'I hope and pray that we don't have... Read More

Discussion opens on Phoenix Park

Concept images for the new-look Phoenix Park in Mount Maunganui have been made available on Tauranga City Council's website ahead of a community consultation on... Read More

Fund to aid heritage programmes

From next year anyone needing financial assistance for heritage programmes in Thames will be able to apply for the new local Heritage Assistance Fund. This is a... Read More

Inspectors prepare for pool checks

Tauranga pool owners are being given an opportunity to check the safety of their pool fencing before council inspections start next year. This week Tauranga City... Read More

Waterfront takes next step

Tauranga City Council's plans for the city's new-look waterfront almost didn't make it off the planners' books yesterday as councillors began mulling over perceived... Read More

Public have their say on cycleways

Bay of Plenty residents are being asked to provide feedback about cycling to help planning for the urban Cy-Way network, which will connect suburbs to main cycling... Read More

Water restrictions to start early

Gentle water restrictions are likely to start earlier than usual in Matatoki, Puriri, Whangamata, and Tairua, following expectations of the driest summer for decades. Other... Read More

No rates remission for Bay schools

The days of ratepayers supporting the city's schools are ending with the city council telling central government it is time it paid its own way, says Tauranga Mayor... Read More

'Yes please' for waterfront features

Tauranga councillors are poised to approve the addition of tidal stairs, a new pier and pontoon for the city's waterfront at next week's Monitoring Committee meeting. Mayor... Read More

Visitors spend $371m in 2014-15

Visitor spending in the Coromandel grew by 10 per cent and contributed $371 million to the local economy for the 2014-15 financial year. A Ministry of Business... Read More