Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has confirmed Tauranga City Council will return to fully elected governance in July despite requests for continued central... Read More

Two-time Olympic gold medallist and five-time world rowing champion Mahé Drysdale is considering joining the race for Tauranga City Council. The legendary... Read More

Tension between those wanting better recreational facilities and those who consider three waters infrastucture a more pressing need was loud and clear during... Read More

A care plan to support the sustainable management of geothermal in Rotorua city has been approved. The Rotorua Geothermal System Management Plan Ngā Wai... Read More

Drainage work costing up to $200,000 will be carried out on Manawahe Road in the Bay of Plenty to help protect the area against flooding. Whakatāne District... Read More

A 77-year-old Tauranga woman whose council property valuation has plummeted by $90,000 says she feels 'stuck” because selling her home will not raise enough... Read More

Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school. After 35 years as an animal services officer, she has proved them... Read More

Groups in the Western Bay that manage community facilities are being invited to apply for funding for upgrades and improvements. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Whakatāne District Council has received about 1000 submissions to its draft Long-term Plan for 2024-2034. More than 70 people have indicated that they wish... Read More

Tauranga city commissioners have called on the Government to change the law to allow for a ‘hybrid' governance arrangement with four commissioners and... Read More

A by-election has been confirmed to fill the vacant councillor seat following the passing of Councillor, Richard Crawford. The Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

A Tauranga landlord says he is 'bleeding money” and unable to lease his CBD building because of the bus stop outside. Murray Read-Smith, who owns a... Read More