Council

Hewletts Road railway crossing works complete

It is now safer for pedestrians and cyclists to use the Hewletts Road railway pedestrian level crossing, following the completion of safety improvements at the... Read More

Debate over council reports and maps

Tauranga City Council is being accused of incompetency after slope hazard warnings were added to property files based on outdated and inaccurate information.... Read More

Council Ōtūmoetai project moves to next stage

Tauranga City Council has approved a business case for the Accessible Streets for Ōtūmoetai project, which will go to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for funding... Read More

Permanent bridge on the way for No. 4 Road

A new permanent single span bridge will be built to replace the No. 4 Road bridge in Te Puke that was washed away during an extreme storm event in January. Western... Read More

Tauranga Art Gallery calls for $200,000

While it might be free to gawk at the art, the gallery that these works hang in needs the extra dosh to keep the creativity flowing. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Government to repeal Three Waters legislation

The Government is planning to restore council ownership and control of water assets to give much needed clarity to the local government sector by repealing and... Read More

Regional council considers selling port shares

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is considering selling some of its stake in the profitable Port of Tauranga. The regional council holds a 54.1 per cent shareholding... Read More

Do you need Bylaw Authority before digging?

Landowners are being reminded to check if they need a Bylaw Authority before doing any digging, planting or building. A Bylaw Authority is written permission... Read More

Wairoa cycleway on SH2 is open

Wairoa cycleway on State Highway 2 between Bethlehem and Te Puna is open just in time for the summer holidays, says Tauranga City Council. The last 800m section,... Read More

New aquatic centre to make a splash in Tauranga

Tauranga's Memorial Park will undergo a $128m upgrade including a new aquatic centre featuring three hydroslides. The aquatics centre - with bombing pools,... Read More

Local park gets big boost from Regional Council

Preston Park in Bethlehem is one of many community-based projects benefiting from Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Environmental Enhancement Fund. Tucked... Read More

Historic Village tenants feel under threat

Many long-standing tenants of The Historic Village are concerned that an imposed increase in operating expenses, combined with proposed rent increases, will... Read More