Council

Farmers fail in bid for greater representation

Some Rangitāiki Plains farmers are paying as much as $150,000 in targeted rates to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, but feel they're not getting a fair representation... Read More

Links Ave reopens after two years of closures

Residents of a Mount Maunganui street have welcomed greater access to their homes after dealing with 'pretty tough” closures for two years. The eastern... Read More

$20M flood protection co-investment welcomed

A $20M co-investment from Central Government to help fund critical flood protection infrastructure, including stopbanks, floodwalls and pump stations, across... Read More

Flush taps each morning to reduce contamination

Flushing a cup of water from your taps each morning can help remove some of the metals, such as lead, that can accumulate in water overnight says a Water New... Read More

Boats warned away from Whakaari/White Island

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has issued a message on behalf of the Harbourmaster advising boats to "avoid the area around Whakaari until further notice". On... Read More

Govt water plan 'significant step forward' - Mayor

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is calling the Government's new plan for water services a significant step forward. On Thursday, Local Government Minister... Read More

Council injunction bid fails – for now

A council has failed in its legal bid for an injunction protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi... Read More

Dumping disaster: The cost of ‘convenience’

Work has begun on fencing off an area on Mountain Road notorious for illegal dumping. Contractors wearing climbing gear have started removing illegally dumped... Read More

Ōpōtiki sanctuary pleads for cats registering

While Ōpōtiki District Council has a register for horses in town, a cat register was considered too big an ask at a meeting on Tuesday. A request to investigate... Read More

Tauranga council appeals court decision over costs

Tauranga City Council is awaiting a new trial date in its bid to recoup millions of dollars lost in a failed transport hub. The council has appealed a High... Read More

Locals petition for natural burial site in Rotorua

Nearly 400 Rotorua residents - or those wishing to be buried in the city - are pushing their council to create a natural burial site. Natural burials favour... Read More

Stallions and loose horses a risk to safety

The subject of risks to the safety of both horses and people caused by stallions in the town was discussed at an Ōpōtiki District Council meeting on Tuesday. Despite... Read More