Council

Maori flag waved ahead

Bay of Plenty Regional Council buildings are to fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag more regularly following a decision by its Maori committee. With this authority... Read More

Fixing the banks

Tauranga City Council is considering how to attend to two bank slips in the last two weeks; the first at Cliff Road and the second at Yatton Park. The slip at... Read More

Council’s new CEO: day one

Tauranga City Council's new CEO, Ken Paterson, starts work today and Deputy Mayor David Stewart is expecting a smooth transition into the role by him. Ken has already... Read More

Iwi reps get training boost

Three iwi representatives are to undergo Bay of Plenty Regional Council training in its programme called ‘Making Good Decisions' in resource management. ... Read More

Maori asset value considered

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Maori committee is considering the value to the region's economy treaty settlements are about to bring. Committee chairman... Read More

Council appoints new CEO

Mary-Anne Macleod's role as acting chief executive for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council changes to a permanent posting on Monday, August 8. The council's chairman,... Read More

Council service desk closing

Low customer numbers have forced the closure of the Tauranga City Council customer service desk inside the Mount Maunganui library. Tauranga City Council group... Read More

Freight: key mover in strategy

Economic and freight growth are two issues Western Bay of Plenty residents want addressed by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's land transport strategy. The... Read More

Sewer overflow trifecta

Tauranga City Council is reporting there were three sewer blockages around the city last week, two of these caused by plant roots. These two blockages were at... Read More

Mount protection: sizzling support

The Mount Protection Society's first public outing resulted in donations to its cause and about 200 signatures on a petition to stop a redevelopment of the Mount... Read More

Council finds efficiency in diesel

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is aiming to reduce costs by making efficiency changes to its vehicle fleet with fewer cars operating. The council's finance... Read More

Noise control: fine penalty added

A cat and mouse game being played between Armourguard noise control officers and party goers is bringing about tougher penalties for people who play their music... Read More