Property

Alerting council to to issues around the region

Getting around Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty, it's not unusual to have the thought stray into your mind 'why doesn't council do something about that?”... Read More

Pets and possessions lost in house fire

A fluke of timing, Mother Nature and the random positioning of a makeup mirror is the reason why a Tauranga family has lost their home, pets and possessions to... Read More

Consents for homes still high, says Stats NZ

In the year ended June 2022, there were 50,736 new homes consented, up 14 percent from the year ended June 2021, Stats NZ says. 'The year ended June 2022 marks... Read More

Property prices see largest drop on record

The national average asking price for a property saw a record-breaking drop in June, falling three per cent, or $24,550, in just four weeks, according to the latest... Read More

New homes to offer BOP families a hand-up

Habitat for Humanity will give six Bay of Plenty families a 'hand up” into homeownership with their rent-to-buy programme. The non-for profit organisation... Read More

Willow Street demolition works on schedule

The demolition of Tauranga City Council's old council building at Willow Street is on schedule for completion in early October. Work to remove the roof has... Read More

Ōmokoroa luxury retirement village in the works

One of New Zealand's finest retirement villages will soon be built in Ōmokoroa and is expected to attract retirees from all over the North Island. Luxury retirement... Read More

Swap your showerhead and save water

People in 150 Tauranga households will have even more reason to sing in the shower due to their new water efficient showerheads. A free showerhead exchange programme... Read More

Opposition following Rotorua housing proposal

A proposal to sell 10 Rotorua reserve sites for housing has been met with vehement opposition, with some claiming it would debilitate local businesses and bring... Read More

Treaty claim likely if hospital put on racecourse

The future of Tauranga's racecourse is once again out for public consultation, but council's preferred option could trigger a Treaty of Waitangi claim. The Tauranga... Read More

Govt approves extra housing for Tauranga & WBOP

More housing is set to be built in Tauranga and Omokoroa. The government has approved more contracts with non-for-profit providers to develop 183 new homes across... Read More

Six month extension for new home insulation

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has extended the time to comply with new wall, floor, and roof insulation requirements in new homes. People... Read More