Council

Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Mount Maunganui’s building heights set to rise

Six-story buildings will be permitted in downtown Mount Maunganui after the Minister released his decision on controversial planning rules for the area. RMA... Read More

Regional Council adopts LTP

The go ahead to enable the process to sell down some shares in the Port of Tauranga, development of a new Regional Park and a green light for an increase in... Read More

Hautapu Baker pushes for citizens’ assemblies

An election hopeful wants to establish citizens' assemblies to change the way Tauranga City Council involves the community in decision making. Election hopeful... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council: average rates rise 11.4%

Claims of 'budget blowouts” and sewerage scheme 'mismanagement” have prompted a Rotorua councillor to back a community request for a 'thorough investigation”. Rotorua... Read More

Family feud: Mayoral candidates clash

A war of words has erupted between Olympic champion Mahé Drysdale and his uncle Doug Owens as both vie to become mayor of Tauranga. Owens says... Read More

Prices reduced for Tauranga parking buildings

From July 1, it will cost less to use the parking buildings in Tauranga city centre, making them a more affordable and convenient parking option. Elizabeth... Read More

Voting for vacant Western Bay seats now open

Voting is now open to decide who will fill Western Bay of Plenty District Council's vacant Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, and Ōmokoroa Community Board seats. Candidates... Read More

Whakatāne flood defence upgrade begins

Stage One of Project Future Proof in the Bay of Plenty has reached another milestone, with the concreting of the floodwalls to begin early next month. Project... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Community helps chart course of boat ramp design

A new barbecue area, more street lighting and CCTV cameras have been added to the proposed upgrade of Katikati's Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, following... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More