Council

Mayors join forces for business

Bay of Plenty's local authorities are joining forces to maximise investment opportunities across the region. Invest Bay of Plenty - Our Place in the World will... Read More

Changes to regional art strategy

A closer relationship with Maori and youth involvement in the arts is being proposed as part of a boost to the city's Smart Arts Strategy - the sub regional arts... Read More

Residents express 'rates rage'

Representatives from a group of lifestyle villages will sit down with Mayor Stuart Crosby tomorrow over what they say are constant rates hikes. Residents from... Read More

Discoloured water in city suburbs

Residents in Greerton and parts of the Avenues may notice their water supply is discoloured today. Tauranga City Council is advising residents there could be discolouration... Read More

Voters' regional council options

With the race now on for candidates to net some of the most influential roles in our region in the local body elections - voters are starting to ponder who they... Read More

Acorn hits $2m in funding

The Acorn Foundation is today extending their support across the region with $370,000 going towards local organisations in the latest funding round. This latest... Read More

Lone voice on expenses claims

Tauranga City Councillor Rick Curach's reminder that according to the Remuneration Authority councillors are overpaid have been subdued by council. The comments... Read More

City urged to change tree rules

A former Tauranga City councillor is disputing a suggestion to remove and replace the city's silver birch trees, saying the committee responsible should be abolished. The... Read More

Trees removed from Mauao

Pedestrians using the base track around Mauao will this week encounter some delays as arborists remove pine trees. Tauranga City Council reports arborists will be... Read More

Smartgrowth signs off

Three councils meeting yesterday at Classic Flyers to sign off on the SmartGrowth review were set to overhaul long term growth plans for the Western Bay of Plenty. ... Read More

Walkway sell-off delayed

Controversial plans to sell-off and close a Ngatai Road walkway are being put on hold as Tauranga City Council offers angered residents a chance to have their say. ... Read More

Council finances pass audit

Tauranga City Council has been given the big tick of approval by auditors who say it has correctly set its rates and is not in a dire situation like Kaipara. Council... Read More