Council

Tauranga development needs $400m roads

Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap” for new roads aimed at unlocking much needed housing in the city's east. The roads... Read More

Waitaha Reserve closes for upgrades

Work on upgrading a playground and skate park in Welcome Bay is due to begin tomorrow. From Tuesday, May 7, Waitaha Reserve, including the playground and... Read More

Singer announces Tauranga mayoralty bid

'Fearless” and award-winning Māori musician Ria Hall is running for the Tauranga mayoralty. 'I know myself enough to know that I can be that voice... Read More

Minister's call on housing rules 'reasonable"-Cllr

The government has made recommendations on planning rules that will allow for more houses to be built in two Western Bay of Plenty towns. Under the new rules,... Read More

Cycling safely with style in Tauranga

Roads and paths across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are about to get more colourful after five students and a teacher received their winning helmets... Read More

Western Bay councils back GST funding idea

Millions in extra funding for councils would be welcomed by Western Bay of Plenty leaders, but it wouldn't be enough to ease the pressures they face. Local... Read More

Homeless motels: When will emergency housing end?

The Government says there will be no more emergency housing motels in Rotorua after the end of next year and it will scrap the Rotorua Housing Accord and re-write... Read More

Beach quadbike use divides community

Quadbike access to a Bay of Plenty beach continues to divide Waiotahe residents, with some saying it's a way of life, while others complain there are more... Read More

Tauranga traffic: Council pushes for $23m plan

Removing charges from a major toll road, shuttle buses from the suburbs, and unlocking an alternative route are among 20 measures being considered to help ease... Read More

InfraCore boss explains $1m deficit

Rotorua Lakes Council-controlled business InfraCore has a $1 million deficit amid struggles to complete projects and an aging vehicle fleet needing replacement. Interim... Read More

Council body makes billion dollar rates plea

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should the government agree to return GST on rates. Many of the 78 local authorities representing... Read More

Whangamatā SLS Club close to fundraising target

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is close to meeting its fundraising target of $2.5 million to complete the refurbishment of its clubrooms. Physical work... Read More