Council

Council await library review

The downgrading of Tauranga City libraries is on hold while city councillors await the result of a review which is due to be completed by the end of this month. Councillors... Read More

Final days for broadband submissions

Just two days remain for residents in the Western Bay of Plenty to have their say on what is needed when it comes to boosting broadband in their area. Since May... Read More

Reprieve for hot house

Tauranga's tropical plant house on Cliff Road is here to stay - at least until a new Reserve Management Plan comes into play. That's the message from city councillors... Read More

Public sway council on parking

‘Free after Three' parking is set to stay in Tauranga's central business district thanks to Tauranga City Council's decision to listen to the public. Councillors... Read More

‘No appetite’ for museum

The latest attempts to push for Tauranga's very own museum have been dashed, with Tauranga City Council declining to spend $40,000 on a survey gauging residents'... Read More

Elms gets council backing

The Elms has been handed a $150,000 lifeline by Tauranga City Council, though it comes with a financial warning to spend the money wisely. Councillors voted 7-4... Read More

Flood policy changes approved

Tauranga City Council is to change its approach to managing the city's flooding issues - but has not yet decided how much it is going to spend on dealing with them. The... Read More

Tower gets new lease of life

A new $65,000 tower will keep watch over Mount Maunganui Main Beach next summer after Tauranga City Council agreed to preserve community safety and help replace... Read More

Library comes full circle

It's slightly smaller than they're accustomed to, but Greerton Library's temporary accommodation will do just fine while its new $3.5million home takes shape. Today... Read More

Housing project steps up a gear

Plans for DIY workshops and a dedicated Men's Shed-style facility in Maketu are underway, as a healthy homes project steps up a gear. The Maketu Health Whare Project,... Read More

Elms to get council backing

One of Tauranga's 'most important heritage sites” is set to receive $200,000 worth of financial support per year to ensure it keeps its doors open. The decision... Read More

Council slammed on appeal

Whakatane District Council has announced they will not appeal the Environment Court decision to decline the land designations and resource consent for a proposed... Read More