22:57:25 Wednesday 2 April 2025

Council

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative adopted

In time for World Autism Awareness Day, Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community... Read More

Abusive messages: Mayor raises security concerns

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has shared some of the profanity-laden online abuse she has received over a sewerage pipe near a sacred lake. It came after... Read More

Mayors rowing together for water savings

Western Bay households could save up to $5000 if councils work together to deliver water services, while Tauranga households could save up to $2100. Tauranga... Read More

Tauranga barge capsizes, salvage to take some time

A tipped barge at Tauranga's Bridge Marina could take some time to salvage, says council. About 2.15 pm on Monday, Bay of Plenty Regional staff were notified... Read More

Applications opposing sewerage scheme dismissed

A legal bid to stop a sewerage pipe being installed in a wāhi tapu area near Rotorua has failed in the Environment Court. Works on the Tarawera Sewerage... Read More

Get ready for the local elections

It's time to check you're enrolled to vote in this year's local elections. Over the next two weeks, the 3.6 million people on the electoral roll will be sent... Read More

'Island in the wilderness': Boundary line concerns

A rural community would become 'an island in the wilderness” if electoral boundaries change as proposed, a Western Bay of Plenty resident says. The... Read More

Big changes for art gallery and its supporters

A group that has supported Tauranga's art gallery for nearly 30 years is now undergoing its own transformation. Friends of the Art Gallery has voted to change... Read More

Tauranga transport projects on track

On time, on budget and being delivered safely. That was the message to Tauranga City Council's city future committee yesterday on the progress of some of... Read More

Tipped barge: Approximately 10L of diesel spilt

Approximately 10L of diesel has been released into the harbour after a barge capsized at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. In a statement sent by a Bay of Plenty... Read More

Restoration begins at historic Monmouth Redoubt

The first phase of a restoration has begun for a significant city centre historic site. On Sunday, work was undertaken to remove four trees from Monmouth... Read More

New sensory space for Tauranga’s community

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More