Council

Council got Links Ave 'wrong' meeting told

A newly elected councillor has questioned why a controversial road closure in Mount Maunganui that has seen motorists fined $5 million continued despite huge... Read More

Public transport: smart changes for a growing BOP

Technology is leading the way in helping make sure the Bay of Plenty's public transport network evolves to meet the region's growing population. With more... Read More

Te Puke ‘expo’ on the mahi that matters

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to an opportunity to share, listen, and ensure that the work the council is doing aligns with... Read More

New heads on Tauranga Arts Festival team

Tauranga's artistic health has just had a boost, thanks to two key appointments made by theTauranga Arts Festival board. A new general manager and an artistic... Read More

Maunganui Road upgrades for community safety

The ‘golden years' might be a slower paced time of life for some, but for Mount Maunganui RSA village residents Tup Cox and Eddie Pinkerton, there's no... Read More

Tauranga mayor discusses community safety

Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale says neighbourhood support is a vital partner in community safety. He was speaking at the Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood... Read More

Minister seeks pragmatism for regional funding

Bay of Plenty community leaders will gather in Whakatāne on Friday to learn how they can lay claim to a share of the Coalition Government's $1.2 billion Regional... Read More

Hunt neighbour 'sick of’ hounds howling at 2am

A Rotorua man says his daily wake-up call is the 'horrendous noise” of howling from more than 30 hounds. After more than two years of complaining... Read More

Local waste-reduction and sustainability

Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Resource Wise® Community Fund. A total of $119,000 has been awarded to ten... Read More

No pay for Tauranga councillor on medical leave

Tauranga's Māori ward councillor won't be paid while he is on a leave of absence due to illness. Mikaere Sydney was elected to council in July, but is on... Read More

Plan change to unlock land for industrial growth

Tauranga City Council has adopted a private plan change which will see rural land in Tauriko rezoned to industrial in order to meet requirements for future industrial... Read More

Track renewals starting soon at Ōropi bike park

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park will undergo extensive tree harvesting and track upgrades over the next 15 months, to ensure the safety of park users and protect... Read More