Council

89 new homes to be built in Tauranga

Construction of 89 homes in Tauranga is planned to start at the end of 2025 - eight years after the developer purchased the land. A mix of two and three-bedroom... Read More

Takitimu North Link open day to showcase progress

Interested in what's happening on the Takitimu North Link project? You're invited to a community open day to find out about current construction progress and... Read More

Rotorua Council explores water service delivery

Rotorua's council is looking to its Eastern Bay of Plenty counterparts for a potential joint water services delivery model. While elected members say they... Read More

District Councillor quits after drink-driving

Taupō District Councillor Anna Park has resigned after admitting her fourth drink-driving offence. Park's conviction required her to vacate her position... Read More

City and Regional Deals – opportunity for growth

The Government's City and Regional Deals initiative has received a great response from regions across New Zealand, and is now into the assessment stage... Read More

Greerton’s tree removal leaves locals stumped

The recent removal of two trees in Greerton Village has sparked surprise, pragmatism and disappointment among business owners who question the decision. Tauranga... Read More

Council adopts plan to manage forestry blocks

Whakatāne District Council's living together committee has approved a plan for managing four forestry blocks it owns. These include the Valley Road block... Read More

Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hub

Pāpāmoa East is 'desperate” for a community centre to help with increasing social issues in the fast-growing Tauranga suburb, campaigners say. The... Read More

Sewerage scheme funding, night market input sought

Should Rotorua ratepayers pay more so Tarawera homeowners can pay less for a sewerage scheme? And should the popular Rotorua Night Market move to save money? These... Read More

Taxpayers Union slams council for $5m playround

The $5 million cost of Tauranga's new waterfront destination playground is an example of local councils 'treating ratepayers as a bottomless ATM”,... Read More

‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal

The University of Waikato will pay nearly $1.4 million for a 99-year lease on part of a Tauranga reserve where it plans to build a marine facility. The marine... Read More

Kawerau gambling still rising despite sinking lid

Profits from Kawerau's electronic gambling machines continue to rise year by year in spite of a drop in the number of machines. The Bay of Plenty town also... Read More