Council

Does Tauranga need its own dog park?

Dog owners are uniting under one common goal - to get a dog park for Tauranga. Submissions have been filed with the Tauranga City Council for a designated dog park... Read More

Appeal for designated dog park

A group of dog owners are on a mission to have a dog park designated somewhere in Tauranga. Around 47 dogs and their owners meet at Yatton Park this morning to show... Read More

Historic pathway threatened

A pre-European walkway that has seen no accidents since the railway was built across it in 1927, is being closed for safety reasons. The walkway remnant is now an... Read More

TCDC votes to keep ‘status quo'

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has voted unanimously for no change to the district's representation arrangements when it comes to local body elections. At... Read More

Decision time on Katikati Library

After 27 years gracing the main street, Katikati Library could be on the move, with Western Bay of Plenty District Council eyeing a new $2.3million facility. Opened... Read More

Zespri site decision delay

Thursday's council meeting to decide the fate of the Zespri site in Mount Maunganui has been cancelled, with the decision making process delayed while more information... Read More

Mucking in at Takitimu Drive

Cassette players, a pink painted work boot and a mattress were among the rubbish cleared from the Takitimu Drive reserve, as schools mucked in to clean up their... Read More

Residents slam developers

A pumice mine disguised as an industrial subdivision is how the lawyer for local residents describes redevelopment plans at Gargan Road in Tauriko. Tauriko Business... Read More

Coromandel Anzac Day commemorations

'They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will... Read More

Creative project funding available

Local art groups and creative projects across the Coromandel are being offered a helping hand with funding from the Creative Communities Scheme. Backed by Creative... Read More

Funds touted for Katikati Museum

Plans to re-instate a museum in Katikati have moved forward after Western Bay of Plenty District Council hinted at backing a $210,000 fit-out over the coming year. As... Read More

Big decision looms on Te Puke speed

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is facing the tough task of finding 'middle ground” after more than 1000 people signed a petition against a proposal... Read More