Council

Rotorua councillors adopt new sports strategy

A Rotorua councillor has called a sports strategy 'ideological garbage” and says it is a bid to continue shelved plans for a sports precinct on a golf... Read More

Water mains break causing discoloured water

A water mains break in Tauranga city centre this morning has caused discolouration of water to homes and businesses from the city centre through to Greerton. The... Read More

To open or not on Easter Sunday?

Western Bay businesses will still be able to open on Easter Sunday if they choose. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has decided against changes to its... Read More

Council to consider aquatic centre feedback

Current community sentiment about the proposed Memorial Park Aquatic Centre were considered by Tauranga City Council at its meeting today. To get a feel for... Read More

Tauranga youth call for a museum

Findings from a recent Creative Bay of Plenty Te Waka Auaha Toi study highlight strong engagement and enthusiasm among Tauranga and Western Bay youth for museum... Read More

Arataki Bus Hub upgrade

Works are continuing on upgrading the Arataki Bus Hub in Tauranga. In a statement, Tauranga City Council said the works are to improve safety during transit,... Read More

Tarawera: Council apologises for wrong information

Rotorua Lakes Council has apologised for publishing inaccurate information about its $29 million Lake Tarawera sewerage scheme, as a former TV presenter claims... Read More

Tauranga Waterfront Reserve opens

A 'vibrant new green space” is now open at Tauranga's waterfront on The Strand for the community to enjoy. The Northern Waterfront Reserve, nestled... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council: 2023-24 Progress

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has approved its community report card for the 2023 and 2024 financial year. The report card reflects a year of opportunity... Read More

Welcome Bay residents call for speed bump removal

Frustrated residents of Osprey Drive in Welcome Bay, Tauranga want a speed bump removed due to vibrations likened to magnitude five 'earthquakes” inside... Read More

Buses: Temporary suspension of bike rack use

From November 9, bike rack use on all public transport buses in the region will be temporarily stopped. In a statement released this week, the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Pukehina man says council ignored residents' views

A Pukehina resident has questioned why the council bothered with community consultation after it rejected the majority's view to refund more than $500,000 in... Read More