Council

Prowler scare sparks safety fears at Rotorua flats

A woman was left 'shaken” after a prowler tried to enter her Rotorua pensioner flat amid reports of homeless people sleeping around empty council-owned... Read More

Satisfaction with Tauranga council rises - survey

Tauranga City Council's latest residents' survey results reveal a mixed but improving picture of public sentiment. The council hit its highest overall level... Read More

'Road vandalism': Pāpāmoa chip seal resurfacing

By Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ 'Bloody minded road vandalism.” That's how many residents in Pāpāmoa have reacted to news their previously asphalted... Read More

Sisters take on council roles

Kawerau voters have selected two sisters to sit side-by-side on the Kawerau District Council. New Kawerau Māori ward councillor Gloria Leokava-Taani is the... Read More

Mauao closed for next three nights

Tauranga City Council says a full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao over the next three nights after fireworks were let off on the maunga on multiple... Read More

Eastern Bay water overhaul approved

All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house for the next few years approved by the Department of Internal... Read More

One-way plan aims to ease Miro St parking squeeze

The Tauranga City Council is responding to residents' concerns about parking and safety along Miro St in Mount Maunganui with a proposal to create more on-street... Read More

Tauranga’s year of change, cuts and investment

Tauranga City Council's 2024-25 Annual Report highlights a year of transition, investment and cost-cutting, following the city's return to democratic governance. The... Read More

Pilot Bay sand works to ready beach for summer

The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More

Reluctant candidate wins Māori ward seat on BOPRC

Mawera Karetai didn't erect a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign in the Bay of Plenty, so it came as a shock when she actually... Read More

Denyer sworn in as mayor after 'toughest' term

James Denyer has officially started his second term as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor, after being sworn in at the council's inaugural meeting of the new term... Read More

Councillors ramp up security after threats

At least two newly elected councillors in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be accessing newly available support to have security systems installed in their homes... Read More