Council

New rock walls prevent erosion

Three new rock walls are being built along the Omokoroa foreshore to prevent further erosion and protect the community's much-loved seaside walkway. More than 4000... Read More

Library demolition works set

Work to transform Greerton Library into a new $3.45million version is set to begin next week. Contractors are preparing to move into demolition mode before construction... Read More

Baybus fares to rise

Fares on Bayhopper and Cityride buses are set to rise from next month. The rise, of about five per cent to each fare, will see passengers paying for a greater percentage... Read More

Relocatable clubrooms considered

The Thames-Coromandel District Council says the installation of relocatable clubrooms at the Mercury Bay Multi-Sport Park is being considered. The facility has sufficient... Read More

$50K to turn trash to treasure

A fund which helped turn trash into treasure is available again for new projects throughout the Bay of Plenty. The Waste Resources Advisory Group (WRAG), administered... Read More

Dog registrations due July 31

The Thames-Coromandel District Council is reminding all locals that any dogs they own must be registered by July 31. If your dog lives with you in the district and... Read More

Bringing people into town

Councillor Matt Cowley wants to apply elements of shopping mall design to the Tauranga CBD to make it more people friendly. He's started the process by posting a... Read More

Kaituna scheme gains consent

Resource consent is granted to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council scheme to re-divert part of the Kaituna River back through the Maketu estuary. The consent approved... Read More

Toddler bitten by dog

A three-year-old boy has been taken to Waikato Hospital after being bitten by an unregistered dog in Te Puke this afternoon. Tauranga Hospital communications advisor... Read More

TCDC supporting Starship appeal

By donating your old mobile phone to the Starship Children's Hospital you can help transform your clutter into hope for families. To show its support the Thames-Coromandel... Read More

Pipeline stalls at orchard

Progress in the southern pipeline is stalled at a Matapihi orchard gate while Tauranga City Council catches up on its consultation with the local owners. Work on... Read More

Navigation theme for town centre

Work is underway to tie in the upgrade of the Whitianga Town Centre with the 250th anniversary since Captain Cook first came to Mercury Bay. The Mercury Bay Community... Read More