Council

Local elections: Your last-minute voting guide

Voters have until midday tomorrow to have their say on who will lead their district and region. There are 55 people running for 33 positions on the Western... Read More

Taurikura Drive intersections go live on Monday

Two new signalised intersections at the northern end of Taurikura Drive are expected to go live on Monday, according to Tauranga City Council. The intersections,... Read More

Wilson! Mystery prankster adorns election signs

Whakatāne mayoral candidate Wilson James says he has no idea who is placing replica volleyballs from the Tom Hanks movie Cast Away on his election signs, but... Read More

$105m pool project: Mayor vows for cheaper redo

Tauranga's mayor is 'disappointed” $4.7m was spent on 'ridiculous” plans to overhaul the Memorial Park aquatic centre, which his council has abandoned. Mahé... Read More

Smaller BOP districts lead in voter turnout

The Bay of Plenty's smallest councils are leading the way in voter turnout for the 2025 local body elections, spurred by 'good” mayoral contests and the... Read More

Robots, 3D printers & big ideas coming to Tauranga

Tauranga's city centre is set to become a powerhouse of creativity and learning, with a $39,348 grant from Pub Charity Limited helping bring cutting-edge technology... Read More

How Tauranga students are tackling bus safety

A new video campaign reminds students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school, just as Term 4 begins and hundreds of students return... Read More

BoP wetlands team celebrate sustainability award

A wetlands initiative in the Bay of Plenty region has earned national acclaim, winning the Environmental Sustainability Project Award at the 2025 Water New Zealand... Read More

Businesses hit by new parking rules

A Tauranga business owner has reduced her team's hours because sales have dropped since paid parking started on her street. Excelso Coffee Roasters owner... Read More

Council chair steps down after 12 years

Regional council functions need to continue despite MP 'pontifications” that the councils will 'pass their use-by date”, the outgoing Bay of Plenty... Read More

Air Chathams restores Auckland flight

Air Chathams has announced that recent Government support will allow it to dedicate an aircraft to Whakatāne and resume its business-friendly flight schedule,... Read More

What’s behind the mystery smell in Kawerau

A series of wire and cable thefts in the Kawerau area may be linked to a strong chemical smell residents have been reporting. The current theory is that the... Read More