Council

Government $1.9b transport investment welcome news

A $1.9 billion government investment in 'vital” Bay of Plenty roads is great news for the region, say Western Bay mayors. The Government will progress... Read More

An integral voice in a Tauranga playground design

When Tauranga Special School principal Barrie Wickens was asked if his school could help design the new waterfront playground, he and his team welcomed the opportunity... Read More

Three months of big rates bills

Anyone not on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment plan will find their schedule of rates payments more intense than usual for the remainder of this year. Delays... Read More

Boatie warned after altercation on BOP wharf

A yacht owner who alleged he was "brutally assaulted" by council staff at the Whakatāne boat ramp in May has been warned by police. A recent report to Whakatāne... Read More

Rates bill shock for commercial property owner

After receiving his rates bill, a Whakatāne commercial building owner is wondering why anyone would invest their money in the town. Retired businessman Clive... Read More

Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed

A self-employed Te Puke builder twice convicted for allowing an implement shed to be lived in without resource consent has been censured by the Building Practitioners... Read More

New playground set to swing into action

Paengaroa is getting a new playground, in the heart of the village, which tamariki will be able to access without having to cross the state highway. The $180,000... Read More

Western Bay votes to keep its Māori ward

Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district. Councillors were urged to keep the Māori ward... Read More

Volunteers needed to plant Kōpūrererua Valley

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

Nominate for the 2025 Western Bay Community Awards

The Western Bay Community Awards bring together all those involved in the community and volunteer sector to celebrate and acknowledge their incredible community... Read More

Tidal lane touted for Turret Rd but is too late?

A long-discussed plan to add a new direction-changing lane to a major Tauranga congestion chokepoint is one step closer to reality. But a Tauranga architect... Read More

Tree removal marks start of track works

Removal of dangerous trees and self-sewn wilding pines marks the start of physical work to reinstate temporary walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove's iconic... Read More