Council

Retaining wall crashes on to neighbour's roof

A Tauranga homeowner was 'shocked” when he got an early morning visit from his neighbour saying his retaining wall was on their roof. Philip Raath,... Read More

Kāinga Ora to sell land bought for $70.4m in 2021

A developer expects Kāinga Ora will lose money selling the 95-hectare site in Tauranga it bought for $70.4 million in 2021. Kāinga Ora is making arrangements... Read More

Soak’n Sounds turns 10 at Mount Hot Pools

For Tauranga musician Anthony Coulter, the Soak'n Sounds live music series isn't just another gig to play. It's one of his favourite events to be part of,... Read More

Council to roll out selective water rescue gear

Tauranga City Council says it can't afford to install public water rescue equipment along the entire Tauranga coastline despite a Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More

Five Whakatāne CBD buildings to be demolished

Five buildings in Whakatāne's town centre are expected to be demolished to make way for a riverfront revitalisation project. Whakatāne District Council... Read More

Kawerau and Whakatāne set December heat records

Kawerau scorched its own previous temperature records with a sizzling 35.6C air temperature on December 7. It was the hottest official recorded temperature... Read More

Edgecumbe solar project faces backlash

A Bay of Plenty community says a new solar farm hasn't delivered the planting promised under its resource consent. The 30-hectare, 38MWp Omeheu Solar Farm,... Read More

Council reminder on pool fence and ladder rules

Pool owners are being reminded to check barriers and gates before anyone dives in or risk facing a fine. With summer in full swing, Tauranga City Council... Read More

Exotic flavours refresh forgotten BOP garden

Whakatāne Gardens is sporting some new flavours with the help of the district's international community. Members of Eastern Bay of Plenty Migrant Advice... Read More

Sporting showdown set to pack Tauranga

This Saturday will be a massive day of sport in Tauranga, with two events drawing thousands to the city. By day, Mount Maunganui hosts the Fulton Hogan Mount... Read More

Hairini slip lane trial extended in Tauranga

The trial reopening of the Hairini St slip lane onto Turret Rd has been extended until March. The trial, which began in October, was due to end on January... Read More

Failed drug test among vehicle policy breaches

A failed drug test was one of a handful of vehicle infringements by Rotorua Lakes Council staff in the past year. The news comes as the council looks... Read More