Council

Earthquake drill looms

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is encouraging everyone in the region to sign up and participate in the upcoming national earthquake drill, ShakeOut 2015. 'Earthquakes... Read More

Council consultation closes

Public consultation on Rotorua Lakes Council's Your Choice 2016 election review closed last week, with 52 submissions lodged. Nine of the submitters have opted to... Read More

New cycling corridor opens

Rotorua locals showed their support for making their city even more cycle friendly with the opening of the Green Corridor this afternoon. The nearly two kilometre... Read More

Bylaw 'simplifies council rules'

Recreational boaties and commercial marine farmers will find The Thames-Coromandel District Council's Maritime Facilities Bylaw consultation worth a look when it... Read More

Good feedback on harbour project

A progress report on the district council's Coromandel Harbour Project has been received positively from the Waikato Regional Council. Chief executive David Hammond,... Read More

Missing Papamoa link to be built

A missing link in the Papamoa road network will be built next year. Work will begin in January to build the Grenada Street link across land between Sunrise Avenue... Read More

Waiting game for foodbank

Foodbank staff in Tauranga are awaiting confirmation of a new lease after being evicted from their Dive Crescent building on Friday because of an asbestos scare. Foodbank... Read More

Council's marine pest plea

Moored boat owners are being asked to help keep marine pests out of the region this summer by regularly checking, cleaning and antifouling their hulls. The plea... Read More

Pop-up park for inner city

A former Thai restaurant and bar in Tauranga is set to make way for a pop-up park and 21 additional car parking spaces. Contractors are preparing to demolish the... Read More

Feedback wanted on concept plan

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking public feedback on a draft redevelopment plan for Williamson Park in Whangamata. The park is due for improvements... Read More

New trees for Thames intersection

Four melia trees at the intersection of Pollen and Sealey streets in Thames will be removed and replaced this week. On Monday the Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

Contract talks for council CEO

Tauranga City Council CEO Garry Poole will meet with councillors today to discuss his performance review. Poole is the city council's sole employee, and is responsible... Read More