Council

Rotorua lake weed clean-up could cost $50,000

A multi-agency clean-up to clear Lake Rotorua and the waterfront boardwalk of lake weed is expected to last beyond next week. Wind gusts reached about 80km/h... Read More

Tauranga MP calls for fee reduction on toll road

Tolls should be reduced on a Tauranga road where ongoing major roadworks have disrupted motorists' journeys for 'several years”, says the city's electorate... Read More

Bay of Plenty bus drivers celebrated

Bay of Plenty passengers are being encouraged to say 'thank you” to drivers this weekend as part of Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Sunday. The day is... Read More

Prowler scare sparks safety fears at Rotorua flats

A woman was left 'shaken” after a prowler tried to enter her Rotorua pensioner flat amid reports of homeless people sleeping around empty council-owned... Read More

Satisfaction with Tauranga council rises - survey

Tauranga City Council's latest residents' survey results reveal a mixed but improving picture of public sentiment. The council hit its highest overall level... Read More

'Road vandalism': Pāpāmoa chip seal resurfacing

By Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ 'Bloody minded road vandalism.” That's how many residents in Pāpāmoa have reacted to news their previously asphalted... Read More

Sisters take on council roles

Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side-by-side on the Kawerau District Council. New Kawerau Māori ward councillor Gloria Leokava-Taani is the... Read More

Mauao closed for next three nights

Tauranga City Council says a full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao over the next three nights after fireworks were let off on the maunga on multiple... Read More

Eastern Bay water overhaul approved

All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house for the next few years approved by the Department of Internal... Read More

One-way plan aims to ease Miro St parking squeeze

The Tauranga City Council is responding to residents' concerns about parking and safety along Miro St in Mount Maunganui with a proposal to create more on-street... Read More

Tauranga’s year of change, cuts and investment

Tauranga City Council's 2024-25 Annual Report highlights a year of transition, investment and cost-cutting, following the city's return to democratic governance. The... Read More

Pilot Bay sand works to ready beach for summer

The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More