Council

Taggers threatening tactics

When Merivale resident Paul Griffiths confronted a menacing gang of Merivale taggers outside his property last week he called 111 - as the Tauranga City council... Read More

Dog attacks spark warning

A spate of dog attacks on Western Bay of Plenty stock is prompting a warning to dog owners to ensure their dogs are tied up and within the property. In the last... Read More

Four crossings for Pilot Bay

Pilot Bay is set to have four pedestrian crossings with the fourth to be sited on The Mall next to the boat ramp carpark entrance. Councillors yesterday approved... Read More

Cyclists to return to Harbour Drive

Cyclists recently banned from the waterfront footpath along Harbour Drive are making a comeback with the support of resident Phillip Simpson. The Bureta resident... Read More

Changes to Pillans Pt bus route

The Otumoetai and Pillans Point bus route is changing next month to accommodate more residents. Bay of Plenty Regional Council advises bus route 62 will change from... Read More

Harbour waste process challenged

The right of city councillors to arbitrate a $250,000 environmental compensation fund to monitor and mitigate the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant's impact on... Read More

New water meter readers

New meter readers are walking city streets from this month as the details of the change in the city's maintenance contract shake out. Downer significantly under-bid... Read More

Maori look at Matakana claim

Maori are working toward reclaiming ownership of Panepane Point - a section of Matakana Island opposite Mauao on the Tauranga Harbour entrance. Matakana hapu and... Read More

Two horse race for mayor

Te Puke Economic Development Group managing director Mark Boyle is going to be standing for Mayor of the Western Bay of Plenty District, challenging incumbent Ross... Read More

Questions over Merivale centre

Questions are being asked about the use of public land in the proposed Merivale Community Centre rebuild. Tauranga City Councillor Murray Guy is questioning how... Read More

Team talks local government

A three-strong team is representing Tauranga City Council at the local government conference in Hamilton in next few days. Mayor Stuart Crosby, Deputy Mayor David... Read More

Time limits prime ticket earner

Exceeding time limits remains Tauranga City Council's biggest earner when it comes to parking fines, a breakdown of the figures reveals. Figures from council supplied... Read More