Council

Contributions policy to change

After a nationwide change to the way councils approach development contributions the Thames Coromandel District Council has released an amended draft policy this... Read More

Reps for working group needed: TCDC

Representatives are being sought for the Stakeholders Working Group as part of the Proposed Cathedral Cove walk and the Coromandel Great Walks project. The Thames... Read More

Push for dry Christmas in the Park

It's not all Christmas cheer and family fun for the Little Big Market's ‘Tauranga's Christmas in the Park', with police opposing its licence to sell alcohol. Before... Read More

Creek work info session Saturday

Tairua property owners can keep in the loop about proposed Graham's Creek flood protection works by attending an information session this Saturday. Staff from both... Read More

Clare Wilson eyes TCC seat

Former Bay of Plenty Labour candidate Clare Wilson is setting her sights on channelling her passion for the community through the upcoming by-election for the Mount... Read More

Cash boost for Mount flyover

The first phase in a $102million roading project to reshape a stretch of State Highway 2 between Bayfair and Baypark is underway, with $5.4m approved for initial... Read More

AIMS Games cash boost

This year's record breaking AIMS Games success continues to flow into the community, injecting nearly $2 million into the city's economy and contributing $1.52 million... Read More

Revised bylaw takes effect today

The revised Thames Coromandel District Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw will come into effect from 12pm today. This year council has been working through a review... Read More

Council mulls art policy

Tauranga City has moved one step closer to a comprehensive public art policy, which it is hoped will create a 'vibrant” city environment. Next week's City... Read More

Council finances on track

Tauranga City Council's finances for the first quarter are booming, with a $2.6 million operating surplus for the four months ending October, compared with the budgeted... Read More

Paeroa drinking water fears

Anti-mining activists have the backing of a retired Waikato University Professor who believes mining operations in the Karangahake Gorge would lead to contamination... Read More

Long term visions for arts & sports

Two important new regional plans for arts and sport discussed recently are setting out a long-term vision for the Waikato. At this week's Waikato Mayoral Forum the... Read More