Council

Mount smiley face: keep it or lose it?

A new sunny sight that is lighting up faces and boosting spirits has been spotted at Mount Maunganui this summer, but it may be short-lived. After cresting... Read More

Lifting the lid on recycling rules

To lid or not to lid? That is the question. It's one of those niggly debates that pops up at dinner parties — do you take the lids off... Read More

ACT backs call to make commissioners "caretakers"

ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a 'caretaker role”. Greg Brownless, mayor from 2016-2019, has called on... Read More

Lakeland Queen given removal deadline

The owner of Rotorua's iconic Lakeland Queen paddle steamer has been given six months to move it from the iwi-gifted public land where it's sat since 2021. The... Read More

Draft Long-term Plan on track amid changes

More changes are afoot for water services across the country, but Tauranga City Council is reassuring the community that its draft 2024 - 34 Long-term Plan is... Read More

Tauranga cycle lane safety questioned

Fortunes are continually being spent on cycle lanes, so why do they remain dangerous and put cyclists' lives at risk? Bevan Wait cycles into work most... Read More

Pet dog recovered after "devastating" dog attack

Warning this story contains graphic images and content. A border collie's 'horrific injuries” have healed six weeks after her throat was 'ripped... Read More

Mount residents unhappy with NYE park closure

A Mount Maunganui resident is questioning why the local community wasn't included in any consultation around the New Year's Eve closure of Mount Drury. The... Read More

Tauranga council spends $4600 on unneeded signs

Paid parking signs have been popping up around Tauranga despite the council pausing plans to extend parking charges. On Monday, contractors installed signs... Read More

Thousands await Tauranga’s largest music event

A two-day reggae festival set to hit Tauragna this weekend is expected to draw thousands of people to the city. One Love is returning to Tauranga Domain on... Read More

Vessel in its last days following owner dying

Plans are in place for the removal of a vessel rotting and sinking on its mooring in Tairua Harbour. Sadly, the boat's owner has recently passed away. "Last... Read More

Think twice before you turn the tap!

Tauranga's Water Watchers Plan is in full swing for summer with keen gardeners and lawn enthusiasts finding creative and clever ways to use water wisely, says... Read More