Council

Full time ranger wanted

The Western Bay Wildlife Trust is calling for a permanent ranger to be stationed near the Mount to protect wildlife in the area. A ranger needs to be available... Read More

United Future’s demise

The disbandment of United Future earlier this week signalled the end of an era for a party that once challenged New Zealand First for the coveted role of 'kingmaker'... Read More

The rebirth of Tauranga Airport

NZ8260 was on approach to Tauranga when a wee mite called Kristie burst into the terminal and made a beeline for the automatic doors to the observation area. She... Read More

Climbers oppose Mount ban

A proposal in the draft Mauao management plan to remove climbers from the Maunga has resulted in a large number of climbers opposing the issue. The reason for removing... Read More

Getting rid of pesky weeds

Biosecurity staff at Bay of Plenty Regional Council are pleased with the 'impressive haul” of weeds the public have brought to them as part of a pest plant... Read More

The case against wheelie bins

'My solution is leave it the way it is.” It's advice born of 17 years' experience in the rubbish collection industry. 'I haven't been operating all that time... Read More

Mayor calling for promises

Tauranga City is looking at some tough times caused by the city's growth, which under existing law has to be paid for by the ratepayers. Among the major works... Read More

Marine precinct slab pour

The first slab pour for the Tauranga Marine Precinct's travel lift dock will take place on Friday, marking a major step in the $10 million project. The slab forms... Read More

Campaigning for peace

While New Zealand's signing of the United Nations' Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons went largely unnoticed during the frenzy of the General Election... Read More

Do disasters impact on votes?

A University of Auckland research student has arrived in Tauranga to gently prise open two major local disasters to gain an insight into how they affected voting... Read More

Unsightly and unwelcome

'No person shall sleep or otherwise occupy a footpath or road in the city centres….during the hours of darkness…' Nelson's hardline stance with its... Read More

Cliff Road back in contention

Cliff Rd as a possible museum site will have to receive the same levels of consideration as the central city site, Tauranga City councillors have been told. The... Read More