Rotorua councillors have asked chief executive Andrew Moraes to begin exploring unitary authority options with neighbours. One unitary authority mayor... Read More

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says building more homes within Matatā now would be a mistake due to the potential damage from 'rain bombs” and worsening... Read More

Whakatāne District Council plans to bring in strict penalties for people who continually put incorrect items in their recycling and green waste bins. Three... Read More

The partial closure of the Mauao base track has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base... Read More

Whether it's biking, boating, or driving, Ōmokoroa is on the move - and Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to join them for the... Read More

The ‘temporary' roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road is on the move - but it won't be going far. The current layout... Read More

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

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

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

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

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