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Destination Skatepark To Undergo Safety And Accessibility Enhancements

Friday, 18 October 2024, 12:12 pm | Tauranga City Council

These enhancements include improved lighting to make it easier to see and safer to move around during twilight hours, more viewing spaces with seating for those who prefer to watch the action, fencing at the southern end of the skatepark (opposite ... More >>

Council Extends Free Outdoor Dining Opportunities

Thursday, 17 October 2024, 10:30 am | Tauranga City Council

To ensure there’s enough space for pedestrians and other users, businesses wanting to use footpaths for commercial street dining must apply to Tauranga City Council for a permit. More >>

New Waterfront Boardwalk And Rail Underpass Enhance Coastal Experience In The City Centre

Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:12 pm | Tauranga City Council

The shared pathway, a 170m long boardwalk, hugs the water’s edge, connecting the southern end of The Strand to the rail underpass next to the Harbourside restaurant. More >>

Tauranga Water Supply To Be Fluoridated From 24 October 2024

Monday, 14 October 2024, 4:51 pm | Tauranga City Council

A report will be brought to the council in December exploring options and detailing the costs of establishing an unfluoridated water supply point for the community. More >>

Two Tauranga Artists Named As Designers For Kiwi Art Trail

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 1:18 pm | Tauranga City Council

Making a debut in Tauranga, the Kiwi Art Trail is set to impress as it begins its North Island tour in the heart of Tauranga city centre on 14 October 2024. More >>

Applications Open For The CCO Board Intern Programme

Thursday, 3 October 2024, 10:37 am | Tauranga City Council

Since 2022, the internship programme has supported a number of interns who have worked alongside the boards of Bay Venues, Tauranga Art Gallery Trust and Tourism Bay of Plenty. More >>

Set The Clock, Set The Stage: Daylight Saving Sparks The Start Of Summer Concerts

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 2:10 pm | Tauranga City Council

Both Tauranga City Council and Bay Venues are gearing up for one of their busiest seasons yet. “Our team is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for another fantastic summer concert season in Tauranga,” says Jenna Quay, Acting Venues and Events Manager ... More >>

Chapel Street Safety Upgrade Welcomed By Local School

Friday, 27 September 2024, 3:14 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council Senior Project Manager for Transportation Trevor Mills says the crossing, which spans three lanes of traffic, has been the site of numerous near misses in recent years and is used by many schoolchildren. More >>

New Parking Penalties From October 1

Friday, 27 September 2024, 2:19 pm | Tauranga City Council

The biggest increase is in the misuse of car parks for disabled people with the penalty going from $150 to $750. More >>

Fluoridation Delay Request Denied

Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 11:10 am | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council had sought to delay the start-up of fluoridation beyond 1 November, noting that 30 days of continual dosing must be carried out prior 30 November, the date required by a mandatory Ministry of Health direction. More >>

Oceanbeach Road Resurfacing – Partial Road Closure

Friday, 20 September 2024, 12:42 pm | Tauranga City Council

A detour will be in place, directing traffic via Girven Road, Maunganui Road, and Golf Road to get back onto Oceanbeach Road. More >>

Maunganui Road Upgrades Help Our Community Safely Get From A To B

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 1:05 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council’s Service Transformation Lead, James Jacobs, said the purpose of the upgrades is to improve connectivity, safety and provide viable multi-modal options for the area. More >>

Championing Local Waste-Reduction And Sustainability Initiatives

Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 12:39 pm | Tauranga City Council

Again Again Limited will introduce reusable beverage containers at public events, aiming to reduce single-use waste. Founder Nada Piatek said the funding will “significantly reduce waste at local events.” More >>

Resident Sings New Roundabout’s Praises

Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 9:20 am | Tauranga City Council

Mike Claridge, who uses a wheelchair to move around, says the safety improvements along Waitaha Road mean he can now get out and about and visit his local shops, something that used to be extremely difficult to do. More >>

Tauranga City Council Adopts Plan Change To Unlock Land For Future Industrial Growth

Monday, 16 September 2024, 3:41 pm | Tauranga City Council

The area included under Private Plan Change 35 covers approximately 133ha of which 108ha will be rezoned industrial, helping to meet the predicted 320ha industrial land demand that’s needed in Tauranga over the next 30 years. More >>

Tree Harvest And Track Renewals Starting Soon At Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:27 pm | Tauranga City Council

Trees within the park have reached maturity and now pose a risk to both visitors and the underground water pipes running from the Ōropi water treatment plant. More >>

An “Exciting Milestone” As Masonic Park Re-opens For The Community

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:33 am | Tauranga City Council

This park is symbolic of Council's commitment to both the city centre and to creating spaces for people to enjoy. More >>

Earn Points, Save The Planet: Competition Helps Zespri AIMS Games Athletes Give Back

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:25 am | Tauranga City Council

It’s an exciting week that pumps millions of dollars of extra spending into the local economy. We’re always mindful of the event’s environmental impact, which is why environmental kaitiakitanga is an important part of the kaupapa of the Games. More >>

Rainbow Crossing For Tauranga

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:17 am | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga Moana's council plans to install a rainbow crossing in the city centre, celebrating diversity and inclusion following a petition supported by over 900 residents. More >>

Welcoming Week Celebrates Cultural Diversity

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:03 am | Tauranga City Council

Welcoming Week 2024 in New Zealand celebrates community integration, highlighting migrants' positive experiences as they build new lives and connections in Tauranga amid growing cultural diversity. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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