Council

Dog fee allegations come up clean

Investigations into Western Bay of Plenty District Council's finances have come up clean following allegations of siphoning funds from excessive dog registration... Read More

Coromandel on show at expo

A stand promoting the Coromandel as the 'best place to come live, work or play” this month's Auckland Homeshow Expo is being hailed a success. The Thames Coromandel... Read More

Maori land policy submissions few

A proposed Tauranga City Council policy for tangata whenua aspirations of owning council land is failing to generate an expected public response. Council adopted... Read More

Pet store's accidental pest sale

An aggressive plant pest that can take over ponds, lakes and waterways has been mistakenly sold by a Papamoa pet store, prompting a biosecurity warning. Bay of Plenty... Read More

Free parking plan scrutinised

A free parking trial mooted for Tauranga's CBD is to remain on hold as Tauranga City Council research what one councillor describes as far from a simplistic parking... Read More

Tree debate turns to public

Tauranga City councillors are attempting to remain the last resort for the city's tree felling debates, taking the proposed final say from council CEO Gary Poole. Proposed... Read More

Mount surf reef removal to start

Specialist marine contractors will soon begin removing the remnants of Mount Maunganui's artificial surf reef, reducing the risk to swimmers near Tay Street beach. Bay... Read More

District plan hearing postponed

The hearing of submissions on the proposed Thames-Coromandel District Plan has been adjourned until tomorrow. Along with the nuts and bolts of the district plan,... Read More

Growing grass, cutting costs

Tauranga City Council is attempting to mow down ratepayer costs by letting the grass grow a lot longer than usual in some of the city's parks and reserves. The cost... Read More

Event funding applications open

Applications for round two of sponsorship through the Thames Coromandel District Council major events fund are now open. A total of $45,000 is available for groups... Read More

Anger over Brookfield baiting

Concerns for the health of children and pets are being aired following the laying of possum bait in a Brookfield park, with one resident upset with a lack of community... Read More

TCC to review city’s tree policy

The decision whether or not to consult the public on proposed new rules altering the decision-making process in felling trees will be made by Tauranga City Council... Read More