Iwi are calling for the release of confidential documents outlining discussions between the Crown and the Rena's owners over a $10.4million payout to leave the wreck... Read More

Rotorua MP Todd McClay says a $12 million funding package to include Rotorua's proposed Eastern Arterial Route will be used for further investigation, design and... Read More

The council surplus for the end of the 2013 financial year is firming up at $5.5 million, according to figures in the 11 month financial report received this week. Tauranga... Read More

A New Zealand-first environmental initiative to harvest grey and rain water is now in use at Bayfair Shopping Centre. Bayfair's greywater and rainwater harvesting... Read More

An extraordinary council meeting called to deal with a challenge to the district licencing policy has been adjourned until Monday. The city council and Western Bay... Read More

Tauranga ratepayers have been handed a bill for the $45 million Turret Road project, according to Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee. The $45 million is the remainder... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty students catching the bus to school will be charged $1.15 for concessionary travel and $1.60 for cash fares from next year, Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Smoky outdoor fires on cool days are ramping up the number of complaints being made to Bay of Plenty Regional Council about smoke nuisance. The Regional Council... Read More

A Maungatapu dog owner is calling for dog registration fees to be scrapped as he believes responsible dog owners receive nothing in return for paying a $78 annual... Read More

Katikati's museum collection is to be moved to a new home at the old Fire Station on Main Street, but the move is at least six months away, councillors were told... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty rates are going up an average of 4.96 percent allowing for the collection of $54.78million in district rates in the 2014-15 year. This equates... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has held its rate increase to an average of $2 a year for average properties in its Annual Plan. The council today approved a general... Read More