Council

Promotion for Simon Bridges

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has been moved to the front rank of John Key's new government. As of this morning, Simon is promoted to Deputy Leader of The House and... Read More

Dual role to save $69k

A fellow political candidate is urging NZ First List MP Clayton Mitchell to retain his position as a Tauranga City councillor - saving ratepayers $69,000. NZ First... Read More

Tree submissions sought

Tauranga city council is seeking public opinions on tree management changes that will include a plant allergy scale and an annual pollen calendar. Tree issues can... Read More

Bees on beach pose problem

The curious case of honey bees dropping dead on the Papamoa Beach shoreline has apiarists and a coastal ranger scratching their heads as to why this might be happening. Carrington... Read More

Change in playcentre struggle

Members of a local playcentre looking to relocate have welcomed Tauranga City Council's decision to lease a potential future site to Zespri NZ. The temporary office... Read More

Retirement home hearing

An application to build a four storey retirement home on vacant land on the intersection of Norris Street and 1oth Avenue will be heard today by Tauranga City Council. Metlifecare's... Read More

Funding available for local art projects

Local artists in need of funding are being encouraged to apply for the Thames Coromandel District Council's Creative Community Arts Grant. Falling under the Creative... Read More

Council spray poisons pines

Mount Maunganui's ailing Norfolk pines were poisoned by spray used by Tauranga City Council to control prickleweed, it was announced today. The discovery was made... Read More

Council to admit killing pines

Tauranga City Council is holding a press conference this morning where staff are expected to reveal the cause behind the death of Mount Maunganui's iconic Norfolk... Read More

Zespri parkland build gets go-ahead

Tauranga City Council has approved Zespri NZ's application to build temporary office accommodation on parkland in Miro Street, Mount Maunganui. The decision was... Read More

Special housing area proposed

Developers are eying a vacant site in Waihi Road, Judea to be the first area considered under Tauranga City's Special Housing Accord. PMP Developments, in conjunction... Read More

New accessway for surf club

Omanu Beach Surf Club is ramping up for the silly season, with consultation underway for a new vehicle access-way. The club's current ramp is in continual need of... Read More