06:53am Thu 15 May, 2014
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
04:29pm Wed 14 May, 2014
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
01:58pm Wed 14 May, 2014
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
11:04am Wed 14 May, 2014
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
12:33pm Tue 13 May, 2014
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
10:09am Tue 13 May, 2014
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
07:02am Tue 13 May, 2014
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
02:44pm Sun 11 May, 2014
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
01:44pm Sun 11 May, 2014
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
11:02am Sat 10 May, 2014
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
06:50am Sat 10 May, 2014
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
04:00pm Fri 09 May, 2014
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