Council

Residents protest road opening

Residents of a Papamoa development unsuccessfully asked Tauranga City Council yesterday to close public access to roads through the Coast Papamoa development - only... Read More

Reprieve for pohutukawa trees

The 2nd Avenue pohutukawa tree set to get the axe has been given reprieve after an appeal against its felling. Tauranga residents Sandy Scarrow and Keith Frentz... Read More

Scrapped Rena iwi roles 'unfair'

Bay of Plenty iwi are appealing to the Environment Minister claiming they have been treated unfairly after three Rena iwi liason roles were scrapped. The roles... Read More

Strategic move for Morris

High profile resident Steve Morris is stepping down from his Papamoa post in an attempt to run for Tauranga City Council at this year's local body elections. The... Read More

Council pay cuts all round

Tauranga City Councillors pay packets will drop following the next election after councillors today decided to cut rates by almost $5000, based on the Remuneration... Read More

Mayor welcomes new powers

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby is welcoming the new accountabilities and responsibilities for Mayors ahead of the 2013 Local Government Elections on October. 'While... Read More

Age-friendliness gets approval

Tauranga City Council is giving the green light to become the first age-friendly city in New Zealand - which will be a boost for the region elderly. In a pioneering... Read More

Parking fines tally $1.4m

Parking offenders in Tauranga city have been stung $1.4million in the last year through fines issued by wardens. According to figures, Tauranga City Council has... Read More

Census blurs growth decisions

Smartgrowth's decision making process on future growth settlements is being hindered by the lack of up to date Census data due to the Christchurch earthquakes. The... Read More

Million dollar development underway

Plans for a multi-million dollar integrated coastal residential, retirement and marine precinct development in Whakatane will take shape in the next six months. Whakatane... Read More

City parking changes start today

From today shoppers will be able to park all day in Devonport Road or Grey Street without receiving a parking ticket - but they will pay $3 an hour for the privilege. Further... Read More

City rates to rise 2 per cent

Tauranga City Council ratepayers will face a 2 per cent rate rise in the coming year after council approved its Annual Plan yesterday. Council approved a gross increase... Read More