Council

Council buys Cameron Road Warehouse building

Tauranga City Council has purchased The Warehouse building at 483 Cameron Road which will house four new indoor courts as part of the Memorial Park redevelopment. The... Read More

Council welcomes fresh Government approach

Tauranga City Council's Commission has welcomed the approach taken by the National-led coalition Government to many of the issues affecting the local government... Read More

Totara Street closure from next Friday

A much-needed upgrade to Totara Street is likely to cause major traffic delays in the surrounding area. Residents are being asked to allow extra time to... Read More

Fatigue pit stop creating safer journeys

Rotorua Lakes Council is hosting a fatigue pit stop today to raise road safety awareness aimed at reducing fatal and serious road crashes. Helen van Beek,... Read More

Re-established Youth Council appointed

Eleven young locals have been selected to serve our community on the 2024 Rotorua Youth Council. A total of 37 individuals applied and Mayor Tania Tapsell,... Read More

Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake

A Rotorua iwi board is protesting the laying of a sewerage pipeline near a sacred lake which they fear is disturbing their tūpuna (ancestors) who are buried... Read More

Four year council term a first for New Zealand

Tauranga's first elected council since 2019 will have an extended term of four years, which is being heralded as 'great result” for the city. An... Read More

Ōhope no longer best kept secret

New Zealand beachgoers have once again let the whole country in on the secret locals already know, that Ōhope and Ōtarawairere beaches are among the best. The... Read More

Blue carbon research underway in Waihi Estuary

Te Wahapū o Waihī and Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council have partnered in a progressive blue carbon research project of international significance with... Read More

Minister responds to calls to delay Tauranga plan

The minister for local government has responded to calls for Tauranga's 10 year plan to be delayed until elected officials are in office. The Long Term... Read More

Dogs, togs, agility jogs at pooch party

From young pups, to teaching old dogs new tricks, if you want some expert advice on helping your four-legged friend to put their best paw... Read More

Boatie hospitalised after public ramp injury

*Warning: This story contains graphic images. A boatie fears he could lose his foot to infection after stepping on corroded metal at a council-maintained... Read More