Council

Retirement home hearing

An application to build a four storey retirement home on vacant land on the intersection of Norris Street and 1oth Avenue will be heard today by Tauranga City Council. Metlifecare's... Read More

Funding available for local art projects

Local artists in need of funding are being encouraged to apply for the Thames Coromandel District Council's Creative Community Arts Grant. Falling under the Creative... Read More

Council spray poisons pines

Mount Maunganui's ailing Norfolk pines were poisoned by spray used by Tauranga City Council to control prickleweed, it was announced today. The discovery was made... Read More

Council to admit killing pines

Tauranga City Council is holding a press conference this morning where staff are expected to reveal the cause behind the death of Mount Maunganui's iconic Norfolk... Read More

Zespri parkland build gets go-ahead

Tauranga City Council has approved Zespri NZ's application to build temporary office accommodation on parkland in Miro Street, Mount Maunganui. The decision was... Read More

Special housing area proposed

Developers are eying a vacant site in Waihi Road, Judea to be the first area considered under Tauranga City's Special Housing Accord. PMP Developments, in conjunction... Read More

New accessway for surf club

Omanu Beach Surf Club is ramping up for the silly season, with consultation underway for a new vehicle access-way. The club's current ramp is in continual need of... Read More

District plan hearings resume

The Thames Coromandel District Council will resume hearings of submissions on the Proposed District Plan this week. Hearings begin tomorrow at the council chambers,... Read More

Green light tipped for Zespri plans

Zespri's plans to place temporary office space on Mount Maunganui parkland could be given the green light despite more than 50 submissions opposing the application. This... Read More

Stormwater works on Totara St

Motorists travelling along Totara Street are being advised to expect traffic delays for up to two months as work begins on a $14million stormwater upgrade to the... Read More

Groups receive council funding

Community grants help local organisations pay for specific projects or maintenance of facilities that benefit Thames Coromandel communities. Thames Coromandel District... Read More

Traffic remedies questioned

Roadworks aimed at reducing speed and the number of accidents at a Greerton intersection are nothing more than a waste of taxpayer money, says one angered resident. Mansels... Read More