Council

Tertiary students learning on the job at Council

School's out for summer for many university students, but 21 will be trading lecture halls for real-world learning with summer internships and research projects... Read More

Marine precinct sale stopped as injunction granted

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct has been halted at the eleventh hour after current users filed an injunction. The $13.98 million sale of the Tauranga... Read More

Two Western Bay community boards facing the axe

The number of community boards in the Western Bay of Plenty could be cut from five to three after next year's council elections. After a lengthy debate at... Read More

Bus users speak on council led bus fare review

Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) has launched a comprehensive review of fares to ensure public transport remains accessible, sustainable, and easy to use. According... Read More

7m sculpture unveiled in central Tauranga

A new sculpture in Tauranga, inspired by Māori imagery and a connection to mana whenua, is a way for Māori to see themselves, the artist says. Peata Larkin's... Read More

MPs seek AG inquiry into marine precinct sale

Two MPs in Tauranga are calling for the Auditor-General to investigate the sale of the city's marine precinct, which one believes is a 'really bad deal for Tauranga”. Tauranga... Read More

Fears flood work will ‘destroy livelihood’

Three of Whakatāne's high-end businesses fear months of flood protection works starting early next year could shut their doors forever. Owners of spa... Read More

Tauranga Moana Manu Champs a world qualifier

Get ready to dust off your togs and perfect those bombs because this year's Tauranga Moana Manu Champs is set to make a bigger splash than ever before. For... Read More

Rotorua business survey reveals airport gripes

Rotorua Airport and Air New Zealand are working to improve services amid business community gripes of 'poor schedule times, frequent cancellations, and prohibitive... Read More

Marine Precinct: Council transactions under review

Tauranga City Council Mayor Mahé Drysdale has moved to reassure ratepayers that concerns expressed by a number of parties relating to recent property... Read More

Fun-filled community ice cream day in Gate Pā

Saturday's Sirens and Services Koha Ice Cream Day in Gate Pā turned out to be a sunny celebration of community spirit, despite a rainy forecast the day before.... Read More

Tauranga business fears closure after road changes

Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store. Lisa Parker owns Liquorland on Harington... Read More