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Community forums for Western Bay of Plenty

Want to get the latest on what's happening in your community, or have a burning question about a specific project? Then mark your calendar for Western... Read More

Debate over proposed health advisory group

Whakatāne District Council voted on Thursday to investigate a proposal by Mayor Victor Luca to establish a health advisory group within the council. Most... Read More

11.7% rate rise set in draft budget compromise

'Balance” and 'compromise” were words often repeated as Whakatāne District Council adopted its draft annual plan budget for 2025/26. Despite... Read More

Councillor slates Western Bay water consultation

Western Bay residents will be asked their thoughts on the 'significant changes” needed to manage water services in future. Consultation for the Western... Read More

'Step backwards': MP's voting rights bill opposed

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell's proposed equal voting rights bill ignores that Māori still face political disadvantages, iwi group leaders say. Uffindell said... Read More

Historic site set for major restoration

A significant city centre historic site is set to be restored in a project Tauranga City Council says will ensure 'long-term preservation and improve public... Read More

Tarawera Sewerage Scheme becomes priority in court

An Environment Court judge says a decision on the paused Tarawera Sewerage Scheme will be a priority following a hearing today. The Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

LGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZ

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is the latest council to leave national advocacy body Local Government New Zealand. There were claims LGNZ had become... Read More

Fast-track consent: Retirement village approved

A Rotorua retirement village - complete with bar, cafe and theatre - has been green lit under the Covid-19 Recovery Fast Track Consenting act. Summerset... Read More

Mechanic fined for parking unlicensed car on road

A Pāpāmoa automotive business owner is refusing to pay a $200 fine issued when he moved a client's unlicensed car on to the street. Autoworld Pāpāmoa... Read More

Temporary stop to water fluoridation due to leak

A minor leak has been identified in a fluoride tank at Tauranga City Council's Waiāri Water Treatment Plant, which requires repair. From this week, Tauranga... Read More

Western Bay community boards fight merger proposal

Western Bay community boards have hit back at a proposal to merge, with one saying it would be 'eroding a democracy”. At an appeal hearing on Thursday... Read More