3:00pm Friday 19 Aug, 2022
The ring has closed and the hats have been collected – let the fun begin! With nominations for Local Body Elections closing last Friday, there’s... Read More
8:30am Friday 19 Aug, 2022
Rodney Joyce says he is the “least promising” mayoral candidate out there, but it’s for good reason. He is one of eight candidates... Read More
6:30am Thursday 18 Aug, 2022
New rules that allow sites to have three homes up to three storeys high are set to be introduced in Te Puke and Ōmokoroa. The changes, being driven... Read More
3:00pm Wednesday 17 Aug, 2022
Residents are being reassured that a yellow powdery substance appearing in waterways around the Bay of Plenty is nothing to be concerned about. The... Read More
9:30am Wednesday 17 Aug, 2022
It’s about to get easier to build a range of housing options, says Tauranga City Council. Proposed Plan Change 33 was approved on Monday by council... Read More
2:00pm Tuesday 16 Aug, 2022
Members of the community are being invited to have their say on where and when alcohol can be bought in Tauranga. Consultation on the revised draft... Read More
1:00pm Tuesday 16 Aug, 2022
The life of Tauranga Rottweiler Chopper is once again under threat as Tauranga City Council is appealing the judge’s ruling on its previous charge. Chopper... Read More
10:45am Tuesday 16 Aug, 2022
Progress is being made on the demolition of Tauranga City's old council offices. A video posted to Facebook recently shows the building on Willow... Read More
9:10am Tuesday 16 Aug, 2022
The former leaseholder of Rotorua's 'iconic' Blue Baths says new government advice shows the council could have left the building open while... Read More
6:45am Tuesday 16 Aug, 2022
Tauranga has reportedly nearly halved the city's household waste going to landfill. That’s the message from Tauranga City Council just over... Read More
5:01pm Monday 15 Aug, 2022
Revitalisation of Tauranga’s city centre is “absolutely critical” for New Zealand’s fifth largest city and the council has released... Read More
8:30am Sunday 14 Aug, 2022
Sustainabox, Recyclosaurus Rex, Treasure Trailer and Hungry hangarua – which name do you think has the best milage? People are being invited to... Read More
5:00pm Saturday 13 Aug, 2022
The hopes of five community groups are being realised thanks to funding from Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Facilities in the Community... Read More
10:04am Saturday 13 Aug, 2022
A total of 58 people have put their hat in the ring to represent the Western Bay. Nominations for the 32 positions available in Western Bay of Plenty... Read More
8:00am Saturday 13 Aug, 2022
The wellbeing of people in Rotorua is getting worse by most measures, a new report says. An iwi leader says "you can't put any sugar over this"... Read More