Council

Earthworks opposition heard

Tauriko residents opposed to an extended earthworks development knew the site was zoned for development when they bought their land, according to the developers'... Read More

Help stop spread of weeds: WRC

Farmers are being urged to play their part in stopping the spread of dangerous weeds in the Waikato region. This time of year is when plants used for stock feed... Read More

Kopu public meeting tomorrow night

Locals are invited to a public meeting tomorrow night focusing on how to make Kopu a better place to do business. The Thames-Coromandel District Council is inviting... Read More

Mould answers slow in coming

Answers to the city council's mould-ridden, leaking building problem might take a while to surface into the public domain. That's the message from Project Clean... Read More

Discussion on Te Puke speeds

The proposed speed limits for Te Puke will come under close scrutiny today as residents get a chance to voice their opinions in the township with councillors. From... Read More

Sports centre gets resource consent

Resource consent has now been granted for the Thames High School indoor sports facility which clears the way for work to proceed on of the project. The project group... Read More

Regional plan slammed

Slashing infrastructure funding and not paying enough attention to economic development will seriously hinder the region's much-needed growth, says the NZ Property... Read More

Mock site shows sustainable way

Carpentry students from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic have set up a mock site, to showcase managing building sites in a more environmentally sustainable way, as part... Read More

Power play in wastewater

The increasingly turbulent waters of the City Council Wastewater Management Review Committee received another stir this week with tangata whenua members signalling... Read More

Hearing on Tauriko development

Developers wanting to shave the top off the Gargan Road Plateau at Tauriko are going to a hearing at Tauranga City Council on Tuesday seeking resource consent for... Read More

Increased security locks out public

Citizens and ratepayers wanting to gain access to public meetings at council chambers will now have to ask permission as part of increased security at the council. The... Read More

Multi-sports park gains funding

Mercury Bay's junior rugby and rugby league will be taking on their winter season at the Mercury Bay Multi-Sport Park. This week the Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More