Council

Illume Festival returning in July

Coromandel Town will be lighting up again with the return of the Illume Winter Festival of Lights in July. For the festival a variety of static and interactive... Read More

Public toilet upgrades start today

Starting from today the public toilets outside Thames' War Memorial Civic Centre will be closed for the next two weeks. While they are being upgraded there are alternative... Read More

Review's public submissions close Friday

If you want to have your say on the Thames-Coromandel District Council's representation arrangements review you have until Friday. This review will take a look... Read More

Youth awards finalists announced

It's been a tough time for the Coromandel Peninsula Youth Awards judging panel who have had to consider 60 nominations this year. The finalists in the five categories... Read More

Recognising volunteer dedication

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents have the opportunity to say ‘thanks' to volunteers who do so much for the community via two annual awards. Entries... Read More

Greerton Library moving

Greerton Library is set to close ahead of a demolition and rebuilding process, with services being moved to 1334 Cameron Road. The library will close at 5pm on Thursday,... Read More

Couple win ‘menacing’ dog appeal

A Judea couple have been offered a lifeline after successfully having the classification of their dog as ‘menacing' overturned after it attacked two posties... Read More

Mobil to foot clean-up bill

Mobil has re-confirmed that they will foot the bill for the clean-up operation at Tauranga Harbour, following the spill of fuel oil from their pipeline on April... Read More

Cyclists fight for trail funds

Cyclists have been appearing in their droves at Tauranga City Council's Long Term Plan hearings this week in protest at its refusal to pay $500,000 towards the New... Read More

Overhead broadband challenge

A Merivale man's challenge to city council regarding the stringing of broadband cables from powerlines has gone unanswered at the Long Term Plan hearing. Bill Richardson... Read More

Locals help shape towns' futures

There has been a big turnout in Tairua and Whangamata to take part in making strategic plans for the townships. More than 600 people who live, work and play in Tairua... Read More

WBOP ratepayers speak up

Rates affordability, Katikati's Heritage Museum and cycleways are the high priorities for Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers after more than 1000 submissions on the... Read More