Council

Tauranga to have CBD uni campus

The first step has been taken this week towards establishing a $55 million university campus in Tauranga's central business district. The Tauranga City Council... Read More

No hand-out for Tourism BOP

Tourism Bay of Plenty's plea for $600,000 from the Tauranga City Council to counter damage to the local hospitality industry done by the Rena, failed. But the... Read More

TCVL wants $5million

Tauranga City Venues Limited's request for $5million from the Tauranga City Council is among items to be considered today in the council's first meeting of the year. ... Read More

Redevelopment for a tertiary first

Tauranga City Councillors start the year off by being persuaded to hand over free land and waive fees for the development of a tertiary institute in the central... Read More

Handling the homeless – costs

A decision to build a night shelter for the city's homeless is expected to be among the first items of Tauranga City Council business for the new year. The feasibility... Read More

Flooding ruins Men’s Shed gear

A Historic Village volunteer wants the Tauranga City Council to remove the debris from the drains around the village following flooding in the area on New Year's... Read More

Red tape delays Mauao track repairs

Repairs to Mount Maunganui's Oruahine track are expected to be completed in March, almost a year after rock fall closed the track across the face of the Mount. ... Read More

Council assesses flooding damage

Whakatane District Councillors are assessing the damage caused by recent flooding in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Mayor Tony Bonne and Councillor Andrew Iles, along... Read More

Countdown for pedestrian safety

A flashing countdown has been added to the lights on Tauranga's first Barnes Dance on the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Devonport Road. The flashing countdown... Read More

Waterfront upgrade contract awarded

Downer NZ Ltd is awarded the stage one contract for Tauranga's Waterfront development. Work on sprucing up The Strand is expected to start in February on the pedestrian... Read More

Seasonal high for toll road stats

Tauranga City Council transportation development engineer Helmut Marko says Route K toll revenue spiked in November - breaking records. 'Something very similar... Read More

Treaty issues surfacing

City councillors are expressing unease about the treaty negotiations process affecting the Western BOP iwi. Tauranga Moana iwi are in the final stages of negotiating... Read More