Council

Why road cones have become a hot topic in Tauranga

Tauranga, residents have mixed feelings about road cones. Some aren't bothered about the number lined up around streetscapes, while others find what they... Read More

MP cheers early opening of interchange ramp

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford is celebrating a win for the community; subject to some considerations being met, Tauranga City Council says it is likely one... Read More

Are you ready to talk about water?

It's nearly time to tell Tauranga City Council what you think about plans to futureproof the delivery of our water services. As part of central government's... Read More

Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchanged

Mount Maunganui residents are disappointed the opening hours at Mount Hot Pools will not be extended. Julie and Jim Carle petitioned Tauranga City... Read More

College’s four-year build project near complete

A four-year project that will double the size of Pāpāmoa College is set to be completed this year. In April 2025 the opening of a wharenui built at the... Read More

State Highway 2 speed limit debate rages on

The National-led Government is asking for public submissions on whether to raise the speed limit of State Highway 2 from Te Puna to Katikati from 80km/h to 100km/h. It... Read More

Meet the people behind Tauranga’s $128m museum

Tauranga's first museum will open in 2028, but work on it has already begun. Local Democracy Reporting toured the city's heritage collection and met... Read More

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