5:30:26 Wednesday 9 April 2025

Council

Council assesses Lake Rotorua lake weed build-up

Rotorua's council is considering dealing to built-up lake weed at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Rotorua Lakes Council community experience group manager Alex... Read More

Sneak peek of new community centre taking shape

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the ongoing construction of the new Merivale Community Centre. Merivale... Read More

Council’s borrowing cap raised to support growth

The Local Government Funding Agency has confirmed a higher borrowing limit for Tauranga City Council. In a statement, Tauranga City Council said this reflected... Read More

Voting opens in Te Awanui Ward by-election

Voting is now open in the Te Awanui Ward by-election to determine who will represent the Māori ward at the Tauranga council table. Five candidates are vying... Read More

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

Recycling centre cuts hours

The Athenree recycling and greenwaste centre will reduce its opening hours to only one day a week. This weekend will be the last time the centre is open on... Read More

Tauranga byelection: Q&As with the five candidates

People can choose who will be Tauranga's new Māori ward councillor from Monday. The Te Awanui Māori Ward byelection was trigged after Mikaere Sydney resigned... Read More

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative adopted

In time for World Autism Awareness Day, Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community... Read More

Abusive messages: Mayor raises security concerns

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has shared some of the profanity-laden online abuse she has received over a sewerage pipe near a sacred lake. It came after... Read More

Mayors rowing together for water savings

Western Bay households could save up to $5000 if councils work together to deliver water services, while Tauranga households could save up to $2100. Tauranga... Read More

Tauranga barge capsizes, salvage to take some time

A tipped barge at Tauranga's Bridge Marina could take some time to salvage, says council. About 2.15 pm on Monday, Bay of Plenty Regional staff were notified... Read More

Applications opposing sewerage scheme dismissed

A legal bid to stop a sewerage pipe being installed in a wāhi tapu area near Rotorua has failed in the Environment Court. Works on the Tarawera Sewerage... Read More