11:00am Mon 25 Dec, 2017
A recently released Stats NZ survey indicating that guest nights are up in New Zealand - and the Bay is helping drive that growth. New Zealand's total guest nights... Read More
01:18pm Sat 23 Dec, 2017
An introduction of boat ramp fees, increased funding for tourism and an integrated wastewater project are just some of the many decisions which will be a focus for... Read More
11:57am Sat 23 Dec, 2017
Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is back home for the summer, and has a little more time on his hands now he's in opposition for the first time. The former cabinet minister... Read More
02:08pm Fri 22 Dec, 2017
The sweeping bends of Skyline Rotorua's scenic and intermediate luge tracks have been kitted out with $250,000 worth of multi-coloured LED lighting, illuminating... Read More
07:02am Fri 22 Dec, 2017
New information showing how much overseas tourists are spending in the Bay of Plenty underlines the need for a new welcoming gateway and tourism hub, says Tourism... Read More
06:39am Fri 22 Dec, 2017
A Tauranga woman is frustrated after losing more than $500 to thieves who found her wallet - and is warning others to be careful with gift cards. Gabi Wood lost... Read More
04:24pm Thu 21 Dec, 2017
An Eastern Bay youth employment programme is expected to be a standout out success after attracting a full house of facilitators at a recent two-day training session. The... Read More
03:37pm Thu 21 Dec, 2017
Three significant pou whakairo (carved panels) weighing more than 2300kg each and standing up to seven metres tall, have been installed at the entrance of the New... Read More
06:40am Thu 21 Dec, 2017
The most efficient and technologically advanced greenfield packhouse to be built in the Bay of Plenty for years is now taking shape on a massive 65,000m²... Read More
06:09pm Wed 20 Dec, 2017
Willis Bond & Co has been named as the preferred partner to build the new council administration building. The city council endorsed in principle the draft Heart... Read More
05:01pm Wed 20 Dec, 2017
The pedestrian friendly street upgrade for Durham Street and Durham Lane is approved this week by Tauranga City council, signalling a transformation into a city... Read More
09:17am Tue 19 Dec, 2017
Media companies Fairfax and NZME will not be merging their businesses as the High Court has dismissed their appeal to join forces. Reasons for the decision have... Read More