Council

Escape from Papamoa wanted

Papamoa East residents are petitioning the city council for an alternative route out of eastern Papamoa which at present has Papamoa Beach Road as the only access. ... Read More

Cheaper city parking from today

From today shoppers parking in the central city will pay $1 less per hour as rates are cut from $3 to $2. The cut comes after council was pressured to drop the price... Read More

Walkway decision delayed

Ngatai Road residents are relieved any decision to sell-off a nearby walkway is being given serious thought until after next month's local body elections. The nearby... Read More

Matakana claim progresses

Matakana iwi are one step closer to reclaiming ownership of Panepane Point from local government after having it confiscated in 1863. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Standing up to legal highs

Growing community concern surrounding legal high sales is forcing Western Bay of Plenty District Council to step up and take action. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Eyes put on Western Bay's CCTV

Three Western Bay towns have another tool in the crime prevention toolbox with the introduction of a trial to monitor installed CCTV cameras in Te Puke, Maketu and... Read More

Councillor defends poor attendance

First term Tauranga City councillor Tony Christiansen is rejecting claims his meeting attendance record is a true measure of the effort he puts into his role. Tony... Read More

Candidates heat up at crossfire

SunLive's first live steaming city Mayoral candidate crossfire last night is being praised as an informative and entertaining evening by attendees - and those watching... Read More

Changes to Matakana Island plan

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has tweaked its Matakana Island Plan ahead of the looming Environment Court deadline. Council decided yesterday to place a... Read More

Battle over bar hours

City and district councillors are finding themselves under increasing pressure as they navigate the conflicting interests of the draft local alcohol policy that... Read More

Candidate forum cancelled

A meet the council candidates evening at Tauranga Art Gallery has been cancelled after concerns it was unfair not to open it to all city candidates standing. A... Read More

Harbour Drive to be shared

Tauranga City Council is acting to stop further tussling between dog walkers and cyclists along the scenic pathway of Harbour Drive. The cyclists were kicked off... Read More