Council

Whitianga waterfront project up for discussion

Whitianga is being called on to have its say on how best to improve the town's wharf, waterfront and boating ramp areas, but costs and timelines are yet... Read More

Behind the scenes: The Pāpāmoa East Interchange

A morning of hands-on learning for 45 Pāpāmoa school students involved some hi-viz, a digger ride or two, and a lesson on what goes into building major roads... Read More

Council quiet on halted marine precinct sale

Tauranga City Council is taking legal advice as it considers the next steps for its marine precinct deal after a last-minute injunction halted the sale. The... Read More

Record number of visitors to Pāpāmoa Hills

New additions to Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park is bringing in a record number of visitors. Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park... Read More

New Tauranga waterfront to officially open

A fun-filled day is being promised for children and the young at heart as Tauranga City Council celebrates the opening of the new waterfront playground. On... Read More

Tertiary students learning on the job at Council

School's out for summer for many university students, but 21 will be trading lecture halls for real-world learning with summer internships and research projects... Read More

Marine precinct sale stopped as injunction granted

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct has been halted at the eleventh hour after current users filed an injunction. The $13.98 million sale of the Tauranga... Read More

Two Western Bay community boards facing the axe

The number of community boards in the Western Bay of Plenty could be cut from five to three after next year's council elections. After a lengthy debate at... Read More

Bus users speak on council led bus fare review

Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) has launched a comprehensive review of fares to ensure public transport remains accessible, sustainable, and easy to use. According... Read More

7m sculpture unveiled in central Tauranga

A new sculpture in Tauranga, inspired by Māori imagery and a connection to mana whenua, is a way for Māori to see themselves, the artist says. Peata Larkin's... Read More

MPs seek AG inquiry into marine precinct sale

Two MPs in Tauranga are calling for the Auditor-General to investigate the sale of the city's marine precinct, which one believes is a 'really bad deal for Tauranga”. Tauranga... Read More

Fears flood work will ‘destroy livelihood’

Three of Whakatāne's high-end businesses fear months of flood protection works starting early next year could shut their doors forever. Owners of spa... Read More