Council

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

Feet and bikes to do the talking on Maketu’s new s

It's time to get out and try Maketu's brand new shared cycleway and walkway. The shared path was officially opened by Western Bay of Plenty Deputy Mayor... Read More

Lakes community to hold public meeting

The recently established Lakes Community Association will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, May 19 at Taumata School to provide residents the opportunity... Read More

Public meeting turns testy

Tauranga City Mayor Tenby Powell is defending his decision to walk out of a public meeting in Papamoa this week. The Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association... Read More

Tauranga Council endorses future growth plan

Up to 29,000 new residents and 14,000 new jobs are expected in Tauranga's central area over the next 30+ years. Tauranga City Council says significant changes... Read More

Every street is Memory Lane

Anzac Day commemorations have probably never been easier, more interactive or more personal than they will be on Saturday. For starters many people in Tauranga... Read More

Big growth in Tauranga Art Gallery usage

Three appointments were made to the board of the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust this week. Emma Gardiner, Rosemary Protheroe and Steven Farrant are the new trustees... Read More