'It's the responsibility of every lake user to follow the rules to prevent gold clam or any other freshwater pest from spreading to the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes... Read More

The summer holidays are one of the best times of the year and a time for celebration in the community. "To get the most out of the festive season, make sure... Read More

Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council team are wishing everyone "Meri Kirihimete". "Kia ora, I want to take this opportunity to... Read More

Calling all happy snappers… Western Bay of Plenty District Council is fishing for photographs of your favourite places. From Waihī Beach to Ōtamarākau,... Read More

People often ask why there are dog-prohibited areas around Mount Maunganui, including on Mauao, Pilot Bay, Moturiki and Mount Main Beach. What is not commonly... Read More

If you are enjoying our freedom camping spots in the Western Bay these holidays, keep an eye out for council's friendly Summer Ambassadors. You might... Read More

Get ready to beat the heat and keep your loved ones safe from any pool-related incidents this summer. Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users... Read More

Young Western Bay bookhounds have sniffed out a Hairy Maclary classic as their top read for 2023. ‘Hairy Maclary, sit!' by Lynley Dodd was the top picture... Read More

After taking the limelight last year, the ‘Shapes of Summer' exhibition is once again set to light up Tauranga waterfront as the city centre switches on for... Read More

If you're planning to see the beautiful places in the Bay of Plenty this summer, it's important to know the rules and bylaws around freedom camping to avoid... Read More

One week in and Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries' famous Kia Kaha te Pānui - Summer Reading Challenge has already recorded more than 750 registrations.... Read More

A project to protect and enhance several environmentally significant areas in the Whakatāne District has been re-confirmed for the next five years. The Whakatāne... Read More