10:57:06 Monday 31 March 2025

Council

New sensory space for Tauranga’s community

A new sensory space will open in Tauranga's city centre in 2026 as part of the ongoing development of the Library and Community Hub at Te Manawataki o Te Papa... Read More

Kaituna River dam could have major impact

A possible dam proposal on the Kaituna River could have 'catastrophic impacts” if approved under fast-track legislation, the Rotorua Lakes Community Board... Read More

Iwi representatives welcomed to council committees

Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles. Late last year, elected members voted to reinstate... Read More

Lake Ōkataina gate to stop invasive shellfish

A $32,669 automated gate has been installed at a popular Lake Ōkataina boat ramp, near Rotorua, to better protect it from an invasive gold clam. It comes... Read More

Tauranga water service options spark debate

A Tauranga councillor has questioned how the council is presenting its water services options in a public document. Glen Crowther took issue with wording... Read More

Parking blitz hits Tauranga Boys’ students

Dual city council parking ticket blitzes along 13th Avenue have left one mother scratching her head after numerous Tauranga Boys' College students got stung. The... Read More

Western BOP library name honours Māori heritage

Waihī Beach's new library and community hub has been named Te Ara Mātauranga, recognising its role as a place of learning and connection. The name, 'the... Read More

New wharf for Matakana Island

A new $2.1 million wharf is being built at Panepane Point, on the southeastern tip of Matakana Island. The new structure, including two jetties and a pontoon,... Read More

Making sure water works for Western Bay of Plenty

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is taking its next step in the Local Water Done Well reform journey, consulting with the community to explore the future... Read More

Tauranga rates rise at 12%, council seeks savings

Tauranga ratepayers face a proposed overall rates rise of 12% from July, but the mayor says it could have been more than 20% if the council hadn't found savings. Tauranga... Read More

Council focuses on delivery this Annual Plan

Keeping costs down while delivering on commitments remains Western Bay of Plenty District Council's priority, the council said in a statement on Friday. Each... Read More

Chris Penk slams councils for pausing consents

The building and construction minister is criticising councils for "stopping the clock" on building consent applications, after data showed 64 percent were paused... Read More