Council

Decision-making process a ‘slap in the face'

A Rotorua councillor tried to have a committee of mostly unelected representatives disbanded after a decision-making process he believed was secretive and a... Read More

Council: Fresh faces stepping up for new era

It's 1pm on a Saturday and Cameron Templer has returned home for a lunch break after a solid three hours of pounding pavements and door knocking around his neighbourhood.... Read More

Council backs down on “cash grab” sports fees

Fees for using Tauranga sports fields have been scaled back because clubs feared it would prevent people playing. Tauranga City Council was proposing to... Read More

New plan aims to make Whakatāne more accessible

A new agreement between a disability advocacy group and Whakatāne's council aims to make the district safer and more accessible. Whakatāne Accessible... Read More

Feedback welcomed on draft Long Term Plan

A focus on core services, infrastructure and careful financial management feature in Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation... Read More

Logging truck gridlock addressed

Responding to mounting concerns raised by Mount Maunganui businesses near the port, ISO Limited has taken decisive action to address the traffic congestion and... Read More

Tauranga ratepayers face 16 percent rates hike

Tauranga ratepayers are facing higher rates than initially proposed by Tauranga City Council because of Three Waters being ditched. But homeowners are... Read More

Future museum holds Dusty Waddell surf collection

The future Tauranga Museum has caught an epic wave with the acquisition of the legendary Dusty Waddell Collection for future generations. Renowned as one... Read More

New Katikati boat ramp plans floated

Plans are being floated with the Katikati community to see the long-awaited upgrade of the Beach Road boat ramp. The proposed transformation, led by Western... Read More

New service options available for council payments

New payment and services options are now available at Tauranga City Council. Council payment kiosks are now located at He Puna Manawa and the Mount Hub, providing... Read More

Budget contraints: Council projects pushed out

Budget limitations around key investment projects is forcing Tauranga City Council commissioners to alter priorities as they deliberate the city's next 10-year... Read More

Tauranga puts brakes on congestion charge study

Plans to investigate congestion charges further in Tauranga have been dropped by council after a public outcry. Instead, issues with the road congestion charges... Read More