Council

It takes three to ski

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is warning water-users to be extra vigilant with safety on the water this Anniversary weekend, which is set to make the region's... Read More

Synthetic cannabis act review

Tauranga City Council may review the decision of former elected members not act on a clause under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013, allowing them to introduce... Read More

Bigger library back on agenda

Advocates for a new library in Greerton will be back at Tauranga City Council next week hoping newly elected councillors keep their campaign promises. Friends of... Read More

Campsite earns silver rating

Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park is being recognised for its sustainable and environmental efforts with a tourism industry credited award. The Tauranga City... Read More

Housing unaffordability disputed

An accusation that planners and SmartGrowth related studies are a major cause of unaffordable housing in Tauranga is rejected by SmartGrowth BOP independent chairman... Read More

Remedial restoration

A section of a well-worn and popular Tauranga walkway will be closed for the next three months as Tauranga City Council restores the eroded structure to give it... Read More

Water issues after pipe break

Discoloured water affecting Greerton, Gate Pa, Merivale and the Avenues can be removed by running an outside tap for five to ten minutes, the city council advises. A... Read More

Water works for Baypark

ASB Baypark's brand new jetsprint track is set for it first major test with Tauranga City Council beginning water pressure testing at the stadium tomorrow. Council... Read More

Chamber CEO search continues

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce chief executive Max Mason is clearing his desk today, while the search for his replacement continues. Max is stepping down from the... Read More

Calls for new city stadium

ASB Baypark's exclusion from hosting Chiefs games this Super 15 season is catalysing discussion about a new purpose-built stadium for the city. Mayor Stuart Crosby... Read More

Residents rubbish issue resolved

Roger Lindsay spent two weeks tracking down a man whose address was on a trailer load of rubbish dumped outside Tauranga's Riding for the Disabled headquarters in... Read More

Mayors call for amalgamation study

Bay of Plenty mayors and committee chairs are calling for an independent study of the amalgamation prospects for the Bay of Plenty region. An agreement was reached... Read More