Council

Tauranga rates rise shaved down to 9.9%

Tauranga residents are facing a 9.9% rates rise after the council found extra savings. Tauranga City Council faced public criticism for proposing a 12% rates... Read More

Major infrastructure upgrades to start in Te Puke

A major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke. From mid-June, a nine-month project will... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More

Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boost

The Ōtūmoetai Pool, an 'amazing community asset” that was slated for closure, will stay open and be upgraded. The decision was made at Tauranga City Council... Read More

Biosecurity focus for BoP farmers on Moving Day

As Moving Day approaches this Saturday, it's a busy and significant time of the year for the dairy farming community in the Bay of Plenty. The first day of... Read More

Residents worry over traffic from new development

Residents of a Tauranga suburb are concerned a new housing development will have a 'huge impact” on traffic that is already 'horrendous”. The... Read More

$3.58m scheme loan gains regional council approval

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'Woefully inadequate': Six toilets for 4000 people

'Woefully inadequate” toilet provisions at a busy Mount Maunganui sports facility have prompted debate about who should pay and how much to address the... Read More

Tauranga parks take top honours

Tauranga has proved it knows how to play, with four wins at the 2025 Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards in Auckland this week. Tauranga City Council walked... Read More

Rotorua sheds polluted air status today

Rotorua has officially lost its 'polluted' air quality status after 15 years of coordinated action by the local community and Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Hamilton to Australia flights 'huge opportunity’

International flights will return to Hamilton Airport after a 13-year hiatus. Danielle Zollickhofer checks out the upgraded terminal before travellers... Read More

Water restored after early morning main break

Water has been restored to houses on Oceanbeach Rd after a water main broke. The water supply was shut off at 4.50am following the break about 2.20am, the... Read More