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

Tauranga City Council staff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays. A council employee, who spoke on the condition... Read More

Rotorua's council has permanently removed its after-hours dog drop-off box from the Rotorua Pound for health and safety reasons. It says it has joined others... Read More

Work began on a $306m civic precinct, people protested the potential loss of green space and a court battle over a rottweiler played out in Tauranga in 2023.... Read More

Amidst the vibrant beats of the outdoor music festivals that are becoming a part of Tauranga's inner city living, a dissonant note has emerged as some local... Read More

New Animal Control Officer at Rotorua Lakes Council, Te Atu Rangi Reweti, uses his Māori culture to connect with people in his role. The Ngati Rangiwewehi... Read More

Thames Coromandel District Mayor, Len Salt, says he has no regrets over signing off an email response to a constituent's query, with 'Go f... yourself, kind... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty faced storm damage, flooding and the council successfully added a Māori ward after two failed attempts. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha... Read More

From the cricket frenzy of the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash to the impressive athleticism showcased at the GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour beach volleyball,... Read More

Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell says she is confident the new Government will address the city's remaining emergency housing concerns. She hit the mountain... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council's new chief executive is Andrew Moraes. Mayor Tania Tapsell this afternoon told staff that Moraes was the successful applicant and advised... Read More

A recent dog attack on a local beach is highlighting the need for dogs to be secured. Tauranga City Council team leader of animal services Brent Lincoln says... Read More