Council

Head appointed for debris project

Alan Bickers, a New Zealand local government sector specialist, is to head a comprehensive review of the Awatarariki Stream debris detention structure project planned... Read More

Council plans released

People are now able to see for themselves the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's proposed Regional Policy Statement which includes water quality, land use and environment... Read More

Council settles out of court

Litigation over defects at the Whakatane District Aquatic Centre is being settled out of court with an agreement to pay an undisclosed sum to the Whakatane District... Read More

TECT Arena costs go up

The cost of building the $41 million TECT Arena at Baypark was increased by nearly half a million dollars on Monday - but it's still under budget. The money comprises... Read More

Real amalgamation at BOPLASS

While politicians talk about local government amalgamation, the real thing has been quietly going on behind the scenes since 2008. Bay of Plenty Local Authority... Read More

Strand plan may expand

Tauranga City Councillors are going to consider expanding The Strand night management plan when they consider a final report on it today. The plan is a partnership... Read More

Revamp for skate bowl

The Arataki skate bowl is due to be fenced off for repairs this week. The rest of the skate park will remain open while the bowl is being tended to. Arataki skate... Read More

Otumoetai Pa works to begin

Work to transform the historic Otumoetai Pa site into a public reserve is expected to begin next week. Tauranga City Council is working closely with Ngai Tamarawaho,... Read More

Council sticking to its knitting

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking public comment on a draft long term plan Mayor Ross Paterson describes as ‘sticking to its knitting'. 'Council... Read More

Council squashes hall rumours

The Whakatane District Council is moving to squash rumours about the future of the War Memorial Hall complex, with suggestions circulating about the facility being... Read More

Reform meetings postponed

A scheduled meeting in Tauranga today to discuss local council reforms is postponed following the resignation of former cabinet minister Nick Smith. Nick was due... Read More

Mauao management change

Mauao will in future be managed by a joint iwi and Tauranga City Council board, sharing political control between the iwi owners and the current administration. The... Read More