Council

Bald tyre fines postponed

Tauranga parking wardens will not be fining motorists for bald tyres from tomorrow, Tauranga City Council announced this evening. Wardens were to begin checking... Read More

Council flavour in electorate seats

Two past and present Tauranga City Councillors are eyeing a central government role with both announcing intentions to run for party candidacy to represent Tauranga... Read More

Councils merger ‘catastrophic’

An East Coast politician is calling a possible move to amalgamate the Bay of Plenty's district and regional councils as 'catastrophic” for the eastern part... Read More

Tyre fine, your thoughts

A Tauranga City Councillor parking wardens will soon have the power to instantly fine city motorists $150 for bald tyres as part of a road safety campaign. TCC transportation... Read More

Matapihi dog attack: charges possible

Police are yet to lay charges on the owners of a dog that bit a three-year-old boy in Matapihi yesterday but believe they will be in a better position to make a... Read More

New chapter in library battle

Residents opposing plans to stop Tauranga's mobile library service made the most the Tauranga City Council's first community open day on the draft annual plan, with... Read More

Warden praised in ACC attack

A Tauranga parking warden is being commended for his actions in helping to restrain an enraged man attacking staff at Tauranga's ACC branch. The parking warden,... Read More

No glow in gourmet hour

The ever-popular Gourmet Night Market is returning for an ‘off-the-grid' event this weekend in honour of Earth Hour. Earth Hour musician AliceSea will perform... Read More

City school applies to expand

St Mary's Catholic School is applying to undertake a development on its 13th Avenue grounds to boost facilities and increase its roll. Tauranga City Council is today... Read More

Surprise at rates receipt

An investigation is underway into Tauranga City Council's emailing system after a Te Puna man received water rates receipts for rates he is not required to pay -... Read More

Fight to stop library cuts

Opponents of plans to close Tauranga's mobile library service are rallying for their first protest tomorrow - less than a year since winning a previous battle to... Read More

Sports groups seek priority

Tauranga sporting organisations are seeking prioritisation and consultation when it comes to their right to book events on Tauranga City Council land. TCC's City... Read More