13:50:53 Wednesday 9 April 2025

Council

Residents push to maintain 80km/h highway limit

More than 500 people have signed a petition to keep a busy section of Rotorua state highway at 80km/h, with its creator calling for support from the city's mayor... Read More

Councillor calls for inquiry into commission

A Tauranga councillor who was among those replaced by the commission has called for an independent inquiry into the decisions and transparency during their tenure. Councillor... Read More

Doggy bag streamers too tempting for children

A resident of a property adjacent to Warren Cole Walkway is fed up with having to decorate her fence with Whakatāne District Council-provided doggy poo bags. Julie... Read More

Help shape future of Kaimai Ward’s reserves

Kaimai Ward is home to more than 50 parks, playgrounds, sportsgrounds, bush trails, and scenic spots, and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting... Read More

Links Ave closure sparks community tension

The controversial closure of Mount Maunganui's Links Ave will remain but its closure times will be reduced. At a city delivery committee meeting on Monday,... Read More

89 new homes to be built in Tauranga

Construction of 89 homes in Tauranga is planned to start at the end of 2025 - eight years after the developer purchased the land. A mix of two and three-bedroom... Read More

Takitimu North Link open day to showcase progress

Interested in what's happening on the Takitimu North Link project? You're invited to a community open day to find out about current construction progress and... Read More

Rotorua Council explores water service delivery

Rotorua's council is looking to its Eastern Bay of Plenty counterparts for a potential joint water services delivery model. While elected members say they... Read More

District Councillor quits after drink-driving

Taupō District Councillor Anna Park has resigned after admitting her fourth drink-driving offence. Park's conviction required her to vacate her position... Read More

City and Regional Deals – opportunity for growth

The Government's City and Regional Deals initiative has received a great response from regions across New Zealand, and is now into the assessment stage... Read More

Greerton’s tree removal leaves locals stumped

The recent removal of two trees in Greerton Village has sparked surprise, pragmatism and disappointment among business owners who question the decision. Tauranga... Read More

Council adopts plan to manage forestry blocks

Whakatāne District Council's living together committee has approved a plan for managing four forestry blocks it owns. These include the Valley Road block... Read More