Council

Mauao closed for next three nights

Tauranga City Council says a full overnight closure will be in place on Mauao over the next three nights after fireworks were let off on the maunga on multiple... Read More

Eastern Bay water overhaul approved

All three Eastern Bay district councils have had their plans to keep three waters services in-house for the next few years approved by the Department of Internal... Read More

One-way plan aims to ease Miro St parking squeeze

The Tauranga City Council is responding to residents' concerns about parking and safety along Miro St in Mount Maunganui with a proposal to create more on-street... Read More

Tauranga’s year of change, cuts and investment

Tauranga City Council's 2024-25 Annual Report highlights a year of transition, investment and cost-cutting, following the city's return to democratic governance. The... Read More

Pilot Bay sand works to ready beach for summer

The Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for the busy summer season by replenishing the sand and seawall this month. The essential maintenance... Read More

Reluctant candidate wins Māori ward seat on BOPRC

Mawera Karetai didn't erect a single billboard or spend a cent on her Māori ward election campaign in the Bay of Plenty, so it came as a shock when she actually... Read More

Denyer sworn in as mayor after 'toughest' term

James Denyer has officially started his second term as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor, after being sworn in at the council's inaugural meeting of the new term... Read More

Councillors ramp up security after threats

At least two newly elected councillors in the Eastern Bay of Plenty will be accessing newly available support to have security systems installed in their homes... Read More

Summer dog walk series kicks off in Te Puna

Paws at the ready, pooches! Western Bay of Plenty District Council's first Wander Walk is coming to Te Puna Quarry Park on November 8. The free, guided dog... Read More

Emergency open day champions inclusivity

Emergency preparedness is taking an inclusive turn in Whakatāne, with the district's first Emergency Services Open Day set to spotlight accessibility and disability... Read More

Tougher dog rules considered to protect wildlife

Tauranga wildlife experts are urging the city council to extend a Mount Maunganui beach dog ban to protect native birds. A year-round ban on dogs at Mount... Read More

Te Puke to futureproof with $96m wastewater plant

A $96 million wastewater treatment plant will be built in Te Puke - the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's largest-ever capital project. The new facility... Read More