Council

Big ships banned from reef-island gap off Tauranga

Tauranga's harbourmaster has taken swift action after learning large ships were using a risky shortcut in the area where the Rena grounding caused New Zealand's... Read More

Calls for lights at Fraser St crossing

The intersection at Fraser St and Merivale Rd near the Merivale shops has been labelled dangerous by nearby residents. Peter McTavish, who uses an electric... Read More

Tauriko roading changes spark traffic concerns

A Tauranga business owner says Tauriko West Enabling works are 'spreading chaos” and is concerned about future traffic congestion. However, Tauranga... Read More

Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1

The community is being asked if speedway should stay at Mercury Baypark Stadium as the council decides whether to extend the club's lease. Baypark Speedway... Read More

Council to alter Tauriko road layout after 'chaos'

Further changes to a 'confusing” road layout in Tauriko aim to make navigation simpler for road users, Tauranga City Council says. Lane closures and... Read More

Tauranga residents protest 5G tower plan

Residents on Bethlehem Rd in Tauranga feel like 'guinea pigs”, as a 5G tower outside is set to go up outside their homes. 'We feel as if residents'... Read More

Parking at Tauranga Hospital 'almost impossible’

The Western Bay of Plenty community has spoken up about the difficulty of finding a car park at Tauranga Hospital, and they are asking for a change. SunLive... Read More

Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boost

The Ōtūmoetai Pool, an 'amazing community asset” that was slated for closure, will stay open and be upgraded. The decision was made at Tauranga City Council... Read More

Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase

A public rally will be held to urge Tauranga City Council to 'stop the spend” and remove rates increases. Jan Gyenge has organised the event at 1pm... Read More

New indoor courts open with community fun day

Tauranga City's new indoor courts are about to open on Cameron Rd and the community can get ready to reap the benefits. This Saturday, May 10, from 10am-2pm,... Read More

New indoor sports facility to open in Tauranga

Four new indoor courts will open this month in Tauranga city centre, providing the community with much-needed space for sport and recreation as the city continues... Read More

Students get sneak peek of new community centre

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the construction of the new Merivale Community Centre. Principal... Read More