Council

Lake Rotoiti faces environmental disaster

A lake described as a 'national treasure” faces environmental 'disaster” if a lake wall is not fixed, advocates warn. The Ōhau diversion wall,... Read More

More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay

Visitors to Mount Maunganui on Tuesday morning are reporting oil floating on the water around Salisbury Wharf. 'The smell is quite strong,” says a SunLive... Read More

Council pushes for taller buildings in the Mount

Six storey buildings could be permitted in downtown Mount Maunganui after the commission rejected an independent hearing panel's recommendations. Tauranga... Read More

Nominations for Tauranga City Council closing soon

Still thinking of standing for Tauranga City Council? Nominations are closing soon. Anyone interested in standing for Tauranga City Council needs to make... Read More

Te Puke, come and walk the giant map!

The Te Puke community are being asked to help map out their town's future, by ‘walking the walk'. Consultation opens today on the Te Puke Spatial Plan,... Read More

Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour

Maritime teams are responding to an incident in Tauranga Harbour. "There is a suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour, north of Sulphur Point and around... Read More

Decorative pavers and cycle rails on Cameron Road

The Cameron Road Joint Venture team is continuing with jobs to tidy up the Cameron Road corridor this week. This includes the installation of cycle hold rails... Read More

Mahé Drysdale to stand for Mayor of Tauranga

Businessman and former Olympian Mahé Drysdale has announced his bid to be the next Mayor of Tauranga at the Tauranga City Council elections to be... Read More

Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works

We are heading in to winter, and while it's darker and often wet, it's a good time to consider how the change of season can affect driving conditions by maintaining... Read More

Young voices headline Long Term Plan

'A perfect District is a District that has something for everyone... a perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words... Read More

SH29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road lane closures

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for 7 nights of southbound lane closures on the State Highway 29 Takitimu Drive Toll Road. On Wednesday 22 May and Thursday... Read More

Budget 2024 invests in lifeguards and coastguard

Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand will continue to be able to keep people safe in, on, and around the water following a funding boost of... Read More