Council

Works slowed as aid heads south

The Tauranga City Council is advising some works projects may be delayed this week as local contractors are sending staff to Christchurch to assist in the earthquake... Read More

Housing cost increases on the way

Changes to the rules under which developers operate in Tauranga are going to push up house prices, says Kevin Hill from developers Grasshopper Farms Ltd. Tauranga... Read More

Flush taps for drinking safety

In conjunction with the Ministry of Health, the Tauranga City Council is advising people to flush their taps out before taking drinking water first thing in the... Read More

Wairakei stream unhealthy

Health warning signs are in place along the Wairakei stream bank in the vicinity of Gibson Place to Emerald Shores because of poor water quality. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Council to speak on liquor reform

Banning 18 year olds from buying alcohol in bottle shops and supermarkets, and imposing a ‘one way' policy in city bars are among changes the Tauranga City... Read More

Safety first for Mount reopening

A quick fix for the Mount Maunganui tracks is not a matter of money or resources available - it's about safety, says Mount Maunganui steering group chairman Wayne... Read More

No success in 11th hour plea

The promoter of the Global Breakthrough Festival scheduled for February 19 is offering to work for the Tauranga City Council for free for a year in return for their... Read More

Harbour water testing continues

The Tauranga City Council is taking water samples from the harbour today, with test results due within the next 24 hours. This testing is to establish whether the... Read More

Slogan: Not tempting enough

Tempt me Tauranga model Rhys McCormick didn't even recognise himself looking back at the early 1990s photo of him; shot for a slogan campaign for the city. Rhys... Read More

Tsunami warnings changing

New initiatives on tsunami and disaster warning systems are being adopted by the Tauranga City Council this year. The initiative includes joining Readynet, a New... Read More

Slogan: it’ll happen organically

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby says a slogan for the city will emerge once residents understand who they are and what the city should represent. 'I think we need to... Read More

Slogan: it’s no laughing matter

The Sun Media effort to find a slogan for Tauranga is drawing national attention and the mocking coming with it is adding further proof for the need to have one. Last... Read More