Paengaroa is getting a new playground, in the heart of the village, which tamariki will be able to access without having to cross the state highway. The $180,000... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty councillors have stood by their decision and reaffirmed a Māori ward for the district. Councillors were urged to keep the Māori ward... Read More

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

The Western Bay Community Awards bring together all those involved in the community and volunteer sector to celebrate and acknowledge their incredible community... Read More

A long-discussed plan to add a new direction-changing lane to a major Tauranga congestion chokepoint is one step closer to reality. But a Tauranga architect... Read More

Removal of dangerous trees and self-sewn wilding pines marks the start of physical work to reinstate temporary walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove's iconic... Read More

The organisers of the Ōpōtiki Matariki Festival after their 2023 Ōpōtiki Matariki calendar of events was awarded top honours at the New Zealand Events Association... Read More

Waikato Regional Council now has results from testing for all 30 heavy metals, plus cyanide, following a bright orange sediment discharge into the Ohinemuri... Read More

A ferry service for Tauranga has passed another hurdle, with the newly elected council agreeing to help subside the fares. If it goes ahead, commuters would... Read More

City centre workers will soon have more all-day parking options with the opening of 160-176 Devonport Road car park on Monday, September 2. With more than... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has a new storm watcher. A CCTV camera has been installed at Two Mile Creek, Waihī Beach, to help monitor stormwater... Read More

Parliament's passing of legislation setting out the Government's Local Water Done Well preliminary arrangements for new water services is being welcomed by Local... Read More