Council

Ohauiti water shut off

An emergency water shutdown is about to go into effect for the odd numbered properties between 289-325 Ohauiti Road. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says the... Read More

Action needed for city’s homeless

A growing, and at times concerning, younger homeless community in Tauranga City is proving problematic for city authorities urgently looking for viable options to... Read More

Reprieve likely for Kaituna Jet

The Kaituna Jet will likely be allowed to continue operations on the upper Kaituna River if the regional council supports a recommendation from its hearings committee. The... Read More

BOP Labour candidate named

Clare Wilson has been selected as the Bay of Plenty Labour Party candidate for the 2014 general election. Clare was named as the candidate at a selection meeting... Read More

Hall project needs feedback

The Murupara community is being asked for feedback on a proposed shared-use approach that could help to deliver a new, purpose-built hall and gymnasium for the town. The... Read More

Funds for gorse removal

Funding is now available to help landowners in the Lake Rotorua catchment to convert mature gorse to trees, shrub or native bush. Bay of Plenty Regional Council's... Read More

Amazing walk races to town

A Tauranga City Councillor is organising the city's first-ever ‘The Amazing City Race Tauranga - Get to know your place in a walking race' with people being... Read More

Images bring life to project

Photo simulations of Opotiki's Harbour Redevelopment Project are sparking the community's imagination and reigniting discussion of the benefits it will bring to... Read More

Water shutdown in Western Bay

Residents in parts of the Western Bay of Plenty will be without water overnight on Thursday as repair works are undertaken on a water valve. The water shutdown affecting... Read More

Biodiversity plan for harbour

The signing of a Biodiversity Management Plan is seeing the Whakatane Harbour Care Group reach a new milestone in its aim to improve and protect the Eastern Bay... Read More

Golden record for seniors

Tauranga City pensioners are spoilt for choice when it comes to discount options with more than a record 1000 Bay of Plenty businesses now offering discounts to... Read More

Arson attempts prove costly

A spate of 'reckless and irresponsible” arson attempts on reserve bushland along the Waikareao Estuary is leaving Tauranga City Council to foot a $2500 re-planting... Read More