Council

Western Bay council’s chief executive resigns

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's chief executive John Holyoake has opened up about his decision to resign. Holyoake resigned on Monday and will... Read More

Community to have say on future of water services

Tauranga City Council will soon be asking residents how they want water services delivered for the next 30 years as part of aligning with the Government's Local... Read More

Council quiet on halted marine precinct sale

Tauranga City Council is taking legal advice as it considers the next steps for its marine precinct deal after a last-minute injunction halted the sale. The... Read More

Volunteers needed to plant Kōpūrererua Valley

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

A Free Tree Day for Tauranga residents

Tauranga residents can pick up a free native tree this Sunday, June 9, to plant on their property and help boost the city's canopy cover. Tauranga currently... Read More

Make the most of your shower water!

As the days become cooler, it's tempting to spend more time in the shower. Did you know that every extra minute spent in the shower uses 12 litres of water? Tauranga... Read More

Community backs horse racing in Tauranga

Racing Tauranga has been boosted by the community's support for the sport despite a delay to decide its future in the city. Tauranga City Council has delayed... Read More

Where will you be watching the debates?

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring councillor candidates... Read More

Candidate brings authenticity and accountability

Maketu man Paul Haimona is standing for mayor because he is 'willing to make a difference”. Paul is contesting the Western Bay of Plenty mayoralty and standing... Read More

Mayoral candidate wants to keep it local

Rodney Joyce says he is the 'least promising” mayoral candidate out there, but it's for good reason. He is one of eight candidates running for Mayor in... Read More

Focussed on representing Tauranga

Tauranga's new MP Sam Uffindell has had a cracking start to his new role, arriving in Wellington on Monday, fresh from his win in the city's by-election. The... Read More

Ōtūmoetai Peninsula plan ready for public feedback

Tauranga residents are invited to check-out Tauranga City Council's draft 30-year plan to support population growth in Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue... Read More