Council

Residents love Bay living

Western Bay residents love the ‘small town feel' of the district, employment opportunities, coastal and rural environment, access to recreation and feeling... Read More

Accords ‘part of solution’

The Housing Accord signed between local councils and the government this week is only part of the affordable housing solution, says Tauranga Labour candidate Rachael... Read More

Devoy shuns local media

Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is being labelled ‘undemocratic' in refusing to face up for interviews with local media on the muddying of this... Read More

Housing growth starter signed

Housing Accords to help Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty create more housing, including affordable housing, have been signed today. Signed by Housing Minister... Read More

Shoppers enthused by mall sale

The sale of Thames' Goldfields Shopping Mall is being met with enthusiasm from users, who say the facility would greatly benefit from an upgrade to attract sustainable... Read More

Peninsula revs up for rally

Peninsula businesses are awaiting arrival of the VINZ Coromandel Gold Rush Rally of NZ, which will bring more than 65 rally cars with 520 people in support crews... Read More

Cycleway’s wheels in motion

The pedals are being put in motion to establish a region-wide cycle trail that will potentially span from Waihi to Maketu. Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Sprays ‘napalming’ sand dunes

Tauranga City Council will continue using agri-chemical sprays on the oceanbeach sand dunes under the dunes restoration policy, the city vision committee has decided. Confirmation... Read More

Flood victims promised answers

Roxanne Place residents, tenants and business owners affected by June's flooding are invited to a private meeting with city and regional council staff next week... Read More

Skate park upgrade a ‘let down'

Tauranga City Council is taking onboard a passionate skateboarder's pleas for skater safety after initial concerns the 17th Avenue skate park upgrade didn't come... Read More

Maulings leave 21 sheep dead

A Te Puke farmer is concerned the number of stock being mauled by dogs on farms is escalating after losing 15 sheep in a vicious attack. In the last month the Western... Read More

Toxic sprays up for review

Tauranga City Council will today look at loosening controls over the public use of chemicals in parks and reserves. The review of the city's toxic agrichemical policy... Read More