Council

Gang patches no problem

Gang patches are not considered a problem in Tauranga and city councillors are not concerned about the law passed on Wednesday night banning gang patches from council... Read More

Growing concerns over future road

The gradual expansion of a Papamoa subdivision and a subsequent linking road is creating worrying headaches for one resident. A petition is currently circulating... Read More

Crossing work starts Monday

Work on four new pedestrian crossings on The Mall will begin on Monday. Tauranga City Council says there will be varying amounts of disruption and diversions during... Read More

Crosby running for mayor

Mayor Stuart Crosby is on the candidacy trail as he seeks his fourth term as mayor of Tauranga City. 'There is no substitute for experience at this level of leadership.... Read More

Councils candidates join forces

A new political entity calling itself One Bay of Plenty and One Waikato will contest the local body elections this October. Instead of party political, One BOP... Read More

Beachside pine trees dying

Mount Maunganui's iconic Norfolk pine trees are sick and may be dying. Two of the trees on Marine Parade have been struck with a mystery illness and will have... Read More

Public input on alcohol opens

Public input into how Western Bay of Plenty residents purchase and consume alcohol is open from today. The submissions period on the Local Alcohol Policy created... Read More

Events centre for TECT park

A $106,000, five hectare events centre planned for the TECT All Terrain Park has been given the go ahead by Western Bay of Plenty Council this week. A five hectare... Read More

Taggers threatening tactics

When Merivale resident Paul Griffiths confronted a menacing gang of Merivale taggers outside his property last week he called 111 - as the Tauranga City council... Read More

Dog attacks spark warning

A spate of dog attacks on Western Bay of Plenty stock is prompting a warning to dog owners to ensure their dogs are tied up and within the property. In the last... Read More

Four crossings for Pilot Bay

Pilot Bay is set to have four pedestrian crossings with the fourth to be sited on The Mall next to the boat ramp carpark entrance. Councillors yesterday approved... Read More

Cyclists to return to Harbour Drive

Cyclists recently banned from the waterfront footpath along Harbour Drive are making a comeback with the support of resident Phillip Simpson. The Bureta resident... Read More