Council

Cyclist safety concerns rise on Cameron Rd

Sophia Jarlov commutes to and from work by cycling along Cameron Road cycle lanes. She has been doing so for a year and a half now and said she experiences... Read More

Temporary Motukauri track closure on Mauao

A section of the Motukauri track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week. The closure will take place from 8am-4pm, Wednesday, March 5, to Friday, March... Read More

Marine precinct sale: Judge reserves his decision

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct could cause 'irreversible harm” and drive some businesses out of town, a court has been told. Tauranga City... Read More

Tarawera pipeline protesters say they're staying

Protesters at Rotorua's tapu Lake Rotokākahi say they are tired and angry after facing off with police, but feel they 'made history” and have no plans... Read More

Disappointment as Whakatāne cycleway shelved

Cyclists between Whakatāne and Piripai will have to wait, possibly for years, for a new shared use path along Keepa Road. Whakatāne District Council has... Read More

Rotorua considers freeze on new bottle stores

Rotorua could see a freeze on new bottle stores opening and an earlier cut-off time for bars as it addresses high alcohol harm in the community. A council... Read More

Council cans $28m Tauranga waterfront walkway

Tauranga City Council has pulled the plug on plans for a $28 million waterfront walkway as it projects a 12.5% rates increase this year. Mayor Mahe Drysdale... Read More

Lake Rotokākahi protest expected this evening

Police say they will be present 'alongside council staff” at a tapu Rotorua lake tonight as work on a controversial pipeline resumes. It comes as protesters... Read More

More homes, more jobs: Hopes for regional deal

The fast-growing region of Western Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals to help deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000... Read More

Takitimu Link is set to boost Tauranga’s economy

Construction of the Takitimu North Link stage one is at the halfway point. So far, 1,500,000 cubic metres of dirt have been lifted, and four out of 10 bridges... Read More

Rock attack: Man spends $5K after on lights, CCTV

An 'angry” Pāpāmoa resident 'attacked” by people throwing rocks at his home has spent more than $5000 on lighting and security cameras to monitor... Read More

Artist Mr G unveils portrait of Kawerau Mayor

An official mayoral painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui has been revealed via social media. Papamoa-based contemporary artist Mr G Hoete recently posted... Read More