Council

New contemporary artwork in Tauranga’s CBD

A second public sculpture will be installed in Tauranga, created by an artist known for bold, abstract and colourful works. Font, Tauranga's public art... Read More

Debate grows over parking in Mount Maunganui

Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - had led Tauranga City Council to try to find out-of-the-box solutions. The... Read More

Kāinga Ora axes housing project

Kāinga Ora's plans to build two three-storey blocks of 24 one- and two-bedroom apartments on the Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd corner have been scrapped. Instead,... Read More

Applications open for Western Bay community fund

Applications are now open for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Community Matching Fund - with $160,000 ready to support projects that strengthen, connect... Read More

Calls for lights at Fraser St crossing

The intersection at Fraser St and Merivale Rd near the Merivale shops has been labelled dangerous by nearby residents. Peter McTavish, who uses an electric... Read More

Tauriko roading changes spark traffic concerns

A Tauranga business owner says Tauriko West Enabling works are 'spreading chaos” and is concerned about future traffic congestion. However, Tauranga... Read More

Tauriko roading changes spark traffic concerns

A Tauranga business owner says Tauriko West Enabling works are 'spreading chaos” and is concerned about future traffic congestion. However, Tauranga... Read More

Man moves from leaky caravan to new village

A pensioner living in a leaky caravan with no power for six years now has a new home to call his own. Steven Connelly, 67, moved into his home at the new... Read More

Tauriko roadworks alter lanes, relocate bus stops

Works are under way to upgrade Taurikura Drive between SH36 and Whiore Avenue, to support the growth of the Tauriko area. There are multiple worksites that... Read More

Western BoP closer to Govt deal on housing, jobs

The Western Bay of Plenty is one step closer to a sought-after regional deal to help deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs. The Government signed... Read More

Bike racks on Tauranga buses a month away

Bike racks are back in use on Rotorua's Cityride buses - but Tauranga and Whakatāne cyclists have to wait until next month. Public buses with bike racks... Read More

Locals fear it will take a death to get road fixed

Locals on a busy Tauranga street fear someone will die before anything substantial is done to improve safety on a bend notorious for crashes. Three times... Read More