Council

Mount parking changes step closer after feedback

Tauranga City Council will be taking a staged approach to parking changes at the Mount following public feedback. In a statement this week, council said people... Read More

Candidates back Māori say on resources – survey

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

Why a 19-year-old wants to be mayor

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Tauranga civic precinct opens for one-day

People curious to see inside Tauranga city centre's future civic precinct will get the chance this weekend when Te Manawataki o Te Papa opens its doors for one-day. The... Read More

Tauranga lights up blue for sign language day

Tauranga's city centre will be illuminated in blue on Tuesday night for the International Day of Sign Languages, joining cities worldwide in raising awareness... Read More

20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga

A 20-minute free grace period has been approved for all council-operated parking in the city centre and fringe paid zones. The resolution, passed at Tuesday's... Read More

Dog reunited with owner after months apart

Tauranga City Council's Animal Services team is celebrating several successful dog-owner reunions, all made possible through microchipping, with one story especially... Read More

Tauranga’s school holiday events guide

The upcoming school holidays will be action-packed in Tauranga with something for everyone to enjoy across the city. For the first time, the Black Caps take... Read More

Murray-Benge aims to scrap regional council

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Cycleway, kiwifruit fix on Dally’s election list

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Black Clash returns to Bay Oval next year

The clash of New Zealand‘s sporting titans returns to Mount Maunganui this summer. Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Hot Springs Spas T20 Black Clash,... Read More

Forums launched to guide WBOP’s future growth

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More