Council

Feedback wanted from Tairu locals

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking public feedback on a development plan for the Mary Beach wharf and boat ramp in Tairua. The project seeks to improve... Read More

Bay building booming

Tauranga City Council issued the highest value of consents since Priority One records began 12 years ago for the nine months to September 2015. The same goes for... Read More

Kowhai cut sparks questions

A Kowhai tree cut down on the edge of Coronation Park's pond in Mount Maunganui's was 'in very poor condition” and 'full of borer” say city arborists. Questions... Read More

Council wages: How they stack up

More than 70 staff at Tauranga City Council earn over $100,000 a year, but Mayor Stuart Crosby insists council salaries reflect market rates and there is no frivolous... Read More

Partnerships key to success: WRC

The Waikato Regional Council signed off on a successful year in which it achieved more than 90 per cent of its performance targets and delivered a total surplus... Read More

Creative Communities funding open

If you are a Coromandel art group or involved in a creative project in need of funding then get in touch with the Thames-Coromandel District Council today. The... Read More

Mount land sale investigated

A government ombudsman is investigating the community consultation process which lead to the sale of the Zespri block in Mount Maunganui. The ombudsman‘s office... Read More

Tauranga Harbour health "stable"

Tauranga harbour's health is 'stable and showing signs of improvement” according to a report presented to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council - but remains... Read More

Flood protection works start Monday

The first stage of the Manaia Causeway and Graham's Creek flood protection works in Tairua will be getting underway next Monday. From this Sunday, the Manaia Rd... Read More

Councillor numbers to stay the same

Whakatane District Council will retain its current ward arrangements and number of elected members for the next two elections. The existing arrangements for the... Read More

Pay & display money stays local: TCDC

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says progress on Hot Water Beach's tourism-related infrastructure is well ahead of schedule. Council is crediting this progress... Read More

Heritage project fails to get backing

Waikato Regional Council has refused to give its support in principle for the Coromandel peninsula to be established as a heritage region. Thames-Coromandel District... Read More