Council

Former CEO's golden handshake

Rumours former Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO Glenn Snelgrove retired with a $400,000 golden handshake from the council are true, says Mayor Ross Paterson. When... Read More

Second briefing for harbour project

A second public briefing for the Coromandel Harbour project is being held on September 11 from 5.30pm at the Coromandel Town Hall. Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

Two people fined after dog attack

Two people have been fined and a shar pei dog classified as dangerous by council following an incident in Whitianga. Animal control officers have investigated a... Read More

Rally festivities begin today

Festivities to kick-start the VINZ Coromandel Gold Rush Rally of NZ start today with a Street Party unfolding in Whitianga this afternoon to rev up the town for... Read More

Library design committee formed

The development of Greerton's new library is a step closer with Tauranga City councillors selecting a sub-committee to oversee the design and planning processes. Councillors... Read More

Dog care warning after seal attack

Thames-Coromandel District Council is reminding owners their dogs must be under control at all times following two separate reports of pitbulls killing a seal, and... Read More

Bridges backs northern cycleway

A proposed urban cycleway connecting the city to Omokoroa would be a 'perfect fit” for newly available government funding, says Tauranga MP Simon Bridges. Transport... Read More

Oil spill at Port

A small amount of oil spilled during a bunkering incident at the Port of Tauranga late this morning, reports BOP Regional Council. Council Senior Pollution Prevention... Read More

A fair crack at voting

A Tauranga City Councillor's discussion for a more representational-based voting system has been scuppered by colleagues' belief the city is content with simply... Read More

Pupils voice road safety

Mount Maunganui Primary School pupils are pushing for road safety by taking to the airwaves with children's voiced radio advertisements.Mount Maunganui Primary School... Read More

Mayor’s New Chum stand reinforced

A petition delivered to Thames-Coromandel District Council Mayor Glenn Leach today reinforces elected members' existing stand that all applications for development... Read More

Spirit awardee boosts St John

An impressive student from Aquinas College with a record of service to school and community has been recognised as the winner of the Trustpower Youth Community Spirit... Read More