The Government will consider making the Electoral Commission responsible for the administration of local elections, after three districts left Māori ward... Read More

The new Merivale Community Centre — a purpose-built facility designed to foster connection, wellbeing, and opportunity for local whānau — is... Read More

Tauranga City Council is rolling-out its annual road resurfacing programme. The programme runs from late-September through to the end of March (later for... Read More

Tauranga City Council has spent $4.7 million on plans for an aquatic centre that have now been abandoned. Plans for a new $105m aquatic facility at Tauranga's... Read More

Bay of Plenty urban bus fares will increase for the first time in seven years from January. The decision to hike the fares by 10% was made at the Bay of Plenty... Read More

A new home is being sought for a large metal dragon sculpture ordered off its perch in Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay by Tauranga City Council. Graham and Carol... Read More

Kawerau is, once again, suffering from unpleasant odours - this time described as a chemical smell like burning rubber or plastic. People have reported... Read More

Tauranga City Council will be taking a staged approach to parking changes at the Mount following public feedback. In a statement this week, council said people... Read More

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

People curious to see inside Tauranga city centre's future civic precinct will get the chance this weekend when Te Manawataki o Te Papa opens its doors for one-day. The... Read More

Tauranga's city centre will be illuminated in blue on Tuesday night for the International Day of Sign Languages, joining cities worldwide in raising awareness... Read More