Council

District plan hearing postponed

The hearing of submissions on the proposed Thames-Coromandel District Plan has been adjourned until tomorrow. Along with the nuts and bolts of the district plan,... Read More

Growing grass, cutting costs

Tauranga City Council is attempting to mow down ratepayer costs by letting the grass grow a lot longer than usual in some of the city's parks and reserves. The cost... Read More

Event funding applications open

Applications for round two of sponsorship through the Thames Coromandel District Council major events fund are now open. A total of $45,000 is available for groups... Read More

Anger over Brookfield baiting

Concerns for the health of children and pets are being aired following the laying of possum bait in a Brookfield park, with one resident upset with a lack of community... Read More

TCC to review city’s tree policy

The decision whether or not to consult the public on proposed new rules altering the decision-making process in felling trees will be made by Tauranga City Council... Read More

Treaty wrangle trips committee

Adopting the Tauranga City Council Annual Plan nearly tripped over a last-minute discussion on how to portray the city's relationship with the Treaty of Waitangi... Read More

Investing in regional recycling

A pilot scheme looking at composting the estimated 58 tonnes of coffee ground produced each year by Tauranga cafes is receiving Bay of Plenty Regional Council funding. Tauranga... Read More

Mayoral move eyed askance

A mayoral suggestion an unelected person supervise the Tauranga City Council's Finance and Risk Committee isn't being welcomed by deputy chair and qualified accountant,... Read More

Why big acts bypass Tauranga

The Topp Twins and The Seekers - two bands with large followings in Tauranga - will be touring the country very soon. But if you wanted to see them play in Tauranga... Read More

Base track walk most popular

The walk round the Mauao base track remains the most popular in the city, although fewer people are making the effort to walk to the top. According to Tauranga City... Read More

Asset depreciation snatches surplus

Nearly $7 million of non-funded asset depreciation has snatched away Tauranga City Council's hopes of reaching a $4 million budget surplus this year. Council's 2013/2014... Read More

Kaituna diversion input sought

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking public submissions on its plan to divert about 20 per cent of the Kaituna River's flow through the Maketu estuary via... Read More