Council

Will beloved community hall be demolished or not?

Rotorua Lakes Council says it has not made a final decision to demolish a beloved rural community hall. That's despite a council sign on the door stating... Read More

New, stricter air quality rules for the Mount

After a four-year journey through the Environment Court, Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is now able to implement stricter air quality rules for the... Read More

OPINION: Making the road network in Tauranga work?

In the wake of his departure from Tauranga City Council, Brendan Bisley, the former director of transport for the last four years, brings a seasoned perspective... Read More

Commission want houses delivered faster in Tauriko

The slow pace to allow 4000 homes to be built on the outskirts of Tauranga is driving the commission "nuts" as it grapples with a housing shortage. A... Read More

Whakatāne bar calling service to stop

Following a full review of the manual bar calling service in Whakatāne, the Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster has made the decision to discontinue the service. In... Read More

Go by bike day rolls around

Go By Bike Day is back and we're encouraging people of all ages to trade their car trips for bike rides and discover the benefits of safe cycling. Part of... Read More

Links Ave closure racks up $5m in fines

Safety improvements will be made to Mount Maunganui's Links Avenue, but the controversial cul-de-sac that earnt $5m in fines will remain. The residential... Read More

Upcoming Mauao closures for track renewal

Next week there will be several closures on Mauao while Tauranga City Council contractors undertake important track renewal works. Waikorire Track Closure... Read More

Te Puna road used by 'rat runners' to stay closed

A slip-damaged road previously used by "rat runners" will remain closed to traffic in the Western Bay of Plenty. Te Puna Station Road in the rural settlement... Read More

"We've got some sunny years ahead" - Sam Uffindell

Tauranga Central is known to be incredibly quiet since Covid-19 and the ongoing construction and road works. Sam Uffindell wants to remind Tauranga that... Read More

Tauranga to celebrate diversity with colour

Prepare for a burst of colours and culture as the Holi Colour Splash event returns to Memorial Park, Tauranga, this Saturday. Holi, renowned as the Festival... Read More

New signalised pedestrian crossing in Pāpāmoa

A new signalised pedestrian crossings at the Parton Road and Tara Road roundabout in Pāpāmoa will be fully operational from this afternoon. The lights on... Read More