Council

Business backlash to parking concerns

In a move that has left local business owners in a Tauranga shopping plaza feeling blindsided, Tauranga City Council is proceeding with plans to remove roadside... Read More

Discoloured water flowing from Tauranga taps

Discoloured water is flowing out of taps in Tauranga CBD homes and businesses. A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024,... 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

A rise in dogs roaming means more "disturbances"

Tauranga has seen a rise in the number of dogs roaming the streets. With more dogs roaming the streets, dog attacks on people and other dogs have increased. 'Attacks... Read More

Rusty boat a ‘blight’ on town’s main street

Te Teko residents were mystified when a rusted metal boat appeared in the town's main street three months ago. Was it a statement about rising sea levels?... Read More

Whakatāne on course to be more than 50% Māori

Whakatāne District Council has improved relationships with Māori but more work needs to be done just to keep up with legislative requirements and population... Read More

Double-digit rates rises possible

Rotorua ratepayers could face a near double-figure rates rise this year, despite their council looking to defer work to spread costs amid a tough economic climate. One... Read More

Tauranga resident's parking nightmare

Have you ever arrived home late at night, car packed to the hilt after a family event, only to find that a ‘random' has parked in your driveway, leaving... Read More

Crucial tsunami preparedness in Tauranga

Living by the coast means that we should always be prepared for a tsunami. 'The best ways to be prepared for a tsunami are to know your local tsunami evacuation... Read More

Free cycle events to navigate Tauranga safely

People in Tauranga are being encouraged to cycle around the city. Tauranga City Council says "it's time to cycle with Travel Safe's new February to April... Read More

Unprecedented rainfall leads to emergency plan

Ensuring Rotoehu residents are prepared in case of a natural disaster is the reasoning behind the development of a Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan for... Read More

Get ready for Bark in the Park 2024

Tauranga City Council's Animal Services team is excited to kick off 2024 with a bark-tastic community event - Bark in the Park. "This free event had to be... Read More