Council

Chapel Street pedestrian crossing safety upgrade

From Monday, July 1, work will commence on upgrading the pedestrian crossing near the Chapel Street and Maxwells Road intersection to a staggered signalised... Read More

Voting made easy in this year’s local election

Check your letterboxes Tauranga residents because voting packs are on their way, and this year returning your vote has never been easier. Voting packs are... Read More

Council buys building beside Wharaurangi

Whakatāne District Council has bought the property at 144 The Strand in a move to revitalise the central business district. The Arawa building is next door... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

Mount Maunganui’s building heights set to rise

Six-story buildings will be permitted in downtown Mount Maunganui after the Minister released his decision on controversial planning rules for the area. RMA... Read More

Regional Council adopts LTP

The go ahead to enable the process to sell down some shares in the Port of Tauranga, development of a new Regional Park and a green light for an increase in... Read More

Hautapu Baker pushes for citizens’ assemblies

An election hopeful wants to establish citizens' assemblies to change the way Tauranga City Council involves the community in decision making. Election hopeful... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council: average rates rise 11.4%

Claims of 'budget blowouts” and sewerage scheme 'mismanagement” have prompted a Rotorua councillor to back a community request for a 'thorough investigation”. Rotorua... Read More

Family feud: Mayoral candidates clash

A war of words has erupted between Olympic champion Mahé Drysdale and his uncle Doug Owens as both vie to become mayor of Tauranga. Owens says... Read More

Prices reduced for Tauranga parking buildings

From July 1, it will cost less to use the parking buildings in Tauranga city centre, making them a more affordable and convenient parking option. Elizabeth... Read More

Voting for vacant Western Bay seats now open

Voting is now open to decide who will fill Western Bay of Plenty District Council's vacant Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, and Ōmokoroa Community Board seats. Candidates... Read More