Council

Council puts brakes on paid parking in the Mount

Free parking will continue in downtown Mount Maunganui, but council plans to take a tougher stance on people flouting time limits on spaces. Local businesses... Read More

Voters urged to enrol for council elections

The Electoral Commission is encouraging Tauranga City Council voters to check they are enrolled for the council election on July 20, 2024. 'Currently more... Read More

Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nest

A woman allergic to wasps can now come and go from her property without fear of being stung after a 3-foot (90cm) wasp nest was removed from neighbouring... Read More

Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event

A Rainbow Storytime session in Rotorua facing calls for protest and counter-action has seen councillors clash after one questioned its 'appropriateness”... Read More

Decision parked: Council pauses parking changes

Parking changes for Tauranga's CBD and downtown Mount Maunganui are being put off until next year. Tauranga City Council's Commission has agreed to defer... Read More

'Super' bus stops opposed by Tauranga landowners

Plans for bus ‘super stops' in Tauranga's city centre are opposed by landowners and developers, causing council to defer its decision. Tauranga City... Read More

Symbols of cultural significance placed on Mauao

Have you seen the new additions that have been placed around the Mauao? The recent addition of new sculptures on Mauao has sparked excitement and appreciation... Read More

New 'NO DOGS' signs for Mount Maunganui

Have you spotted the new 'NO DOGS' stickers at Pilot Bay and Main Mount Beach? There are only 2,500 New Zealand dotterel left in the country, and... Read More

Thames shoreline protection work starts

Work on design concepts for the protection of Thames is now underway, following project work indicating that $1billion in assets are at risk over the long-term... Read More

Tiny home compliance nightmare comes to an end

After struggling for 16 months and paying over $40,000 to jump through regulatory hoops, Jane Kay has finally achieved her goal of living in a tiny home on her... Read More

Speak up if you live in the Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging residents from Ōmokoroa, Waihī Beach, Te Puke, Maketu, Kaimai and Katikati to speak up on how they want... Read More

Unlocking growth in the Tauriko community

The Tauriko Enabling Works are the first piece of a major transportation and movement project for the Bay of Plenty. This project aims to enable up to 2400... Read More