Council

Bay beneficiaries on the decline

The number of people on the benefit in the Bay of Plenty is continuing to decline but is still higher than the national average, according to the latest Census data. Figures... Read More

Museum closes its doors

Katikati Heritage Museum is closing its doors from today due to a lack of cash flow meaning it can no longer sustain its daily operating costs. Katikati Heritage... Read More

New trustees for tourism board

Michelle Malcolm, Anne Blakeway and Janine Hellyer are the new faces on the Tourism Bay of Plenty board. Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Kaituna jet boat speed approved

The Kaituna River Jet has been given council consent to continue high speed rides on the mid-section of the river, but under conditions not quite pleasing the company. Aerius... Read More

Annual funds will ‘save museum

Katikati Heritage Museum's manager has told Western Bay of Plenty councillors a $65,000 annual plan grant to aid its financial situation will simply be 'a Band-Aid... Read More

Mega cruise ship season ends

Tauranga City's cruise ship appeal continues to rise with bold plans to attract a larger number of bigger liners following another 'great” season. The 2013/1014... Read More

Tennis base in council’s court

A proposed place and cost of community use tennis courts at Omokoroa are being discussed at the Western Bay Plenty District Council's 2014/2015 annual plan hearings... Read More

Mobile library alternative

Among the dozens of Annual Plan submissions protesting Tauranga City Council's decision to scrap the mobile library service there's one stand out alternative. Bob... Read More

Contractors bid on reef removal

Partial removal of Mount Maunganui's $1.5million artificial reef is taking a step forward, with Bay of Plenty Regional Council seeking tenders on options for the... Read More

Resident submits cycleway vision

A Harbour Drive resident is asking Tauranga City Council to widen the concrete path outside his home and make it part of a city-wide cycle network. Phillip Simpson... Read More

City marine precinct plan stir

Work to develop a marine precinct at Sulphur Point is gaining momentum with the appointment of a project manager and a temporary office established at the site. The... Read More

Skate plaza plea

Skateboarders are making a plea for council assistance to build the city's first skate plaza, a park-like skateboard-friendly environment to make Tauranga a skateboarding... Read More