Council

Digital vision for city

Tauranga City Council is being asked to consider taking a further step into the digital age by advocating the need for a city and region-wide digital strategy. At... Read More

Councils need culture focus

Labour's Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage Jacinda Ardern says its 'crazy” Western Bay of Plenty has no museums operating and believes councils should... Read More

English dispels Tauranga housing rumours

Tauranga City's housing dilemma rests squarely on city council's shoulders by removing barriers and putting more houses on the ground faster, says Finance Minister... Read More

‘No surprises’ in Rena report

A cultural issue report stating that leaving the wreck of the Rena on the Astrolabe Reef will not affect the spiritual or cultural significance of the reef contains... Read More

City strengthens safe ties

Western Bay of Plenty city leaders are committing to strengthening the region's safety for another five years by renewing allegiance to the World Health Organisation's... Read More

Owners ‘devastated’ at floods

Business owners in Oropi and Windermere are counting their losses this morning as they wade through sodden stock after heavy rain caused flooding overnight. Gary... Read More

Wild weather – your photos

Wild weather is hitting the Bay of Plenty today bringing down trees and cutting power throughout the region. A balancing act on Oropi Road. Photo: Pauline Happe. ... Read More

Anzac Park pines to go

Two pine trees in Anzac Park in Gate Pa will be felled due to health concerns of elderly residents living directly under them. Tauranga City Council's City Vision... Read More

Rena application open to public

A resource consent application from the Rena's owners and insurers to leave the remaining wreck on Astrolabe Reef is online and submissions are invited from the... Read More

Rethink on Otumoetai beach name

Revised plans to incorporate ‘Otumoetai' into the naming of a stretch of beach on Tauranga Harbour are going back out for public consultation after objections... Read More

Council holds Maori land plans

Tauranga City Council is delaying plans to integrate a framework for tangata whenua aspirations of owning council land, instead opting for another consultation process. Photo:... Read More

City pool decision welcomed

Tauranga Memorial Pool members are breathing a sigh of relief as the future of their pool remains afloat with Tauranga City Council opting leave the facility's opening... Read More