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Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 1]

Upper North Island Leaders Unite To Drive Resilient, Affordable Connections

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 2:35 pm | Tauranga City Council

UNISA Chair and Tauranga Mayor, Mahé Drysdale, says the meeting marked a new chapter for UNISA this triennium. More >>

Mauao Restoration Work Has Begun

Monday, 4 May 2026, 6:22 pm | Tauranga City Council

“Being able to return safely and appropriately to Mauao to begin repair work is a positive step forward, and it’s right that this is done alongside whānau, hapū and our Mauao partners," says Mayor Mahé Drysdale. More >>

Tauranga City Council Confirms Changes To Levels Of Service In 2026/27 Annual Plan

Monday, 4 May 2026, 3:41 pm | Tauranga City Council

As part of the adopted service level changes Greerton Library and Papamoa Library will close on Sundays and Ōtūmoetai Pool will also close on Sundays. The pool will close on Sundays from 1 July 2026. More >>

Councils Appoint Joint Committee To Oversee New Water Organisation

Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:46 pm | Tauranga City Council

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer says the Joint Committee supports Councils’ ongoing accountability to their communities. More >>

Mayor And Councillors Host ‘Engaging With Our People’ Events

Friday, 1 May 2026, 2:12 pm | Tauranga City Council

Six events will share the direction being taken and invite feedback and questions on the Annual Plan 2026-27 and seek direction as Council prepares for the next Long-term Plan. More >>

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park To Reopen This Weekend

Friday, 1 May 2026, 12:38 pm | Tauranga City Council

Several tracks were damaged in the late March weather event. Repairs to the affected areas of the park were carried out by Mountainbike Tauranga, with club members and volunteers completing the clean-up over recent weeks. More >>

Ōropi Road (Greerton) Closure To Be Lifted Overnight

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 6:50 pm | Tauranga City Council

Works to investigate an under-slip on Ōropi Road in Greerton, north of the SH29A roundabout, have now been completed and the road closure is being lifted overnight. Ōropi Road between Maleme Street and SH29A will be reopen in both directions by ... More >>

A City In Remembrance: Tauranga Marks Anzac Day

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 3:32 pm | Tauranga City Council

A powerful visual of the service was a sand art installation on the beach by local artist Kenrick Smith, depicting 110 crosses in tribute to the 110 local men who lost their lives during the First World War. More >>

Plans For Tauranga's 2026/27 Road Resurfacing Programme Confirmed

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 12:38 pm | Tauranga City Council

Looking ahead, Council confirmed that any wider discussion about propertyownerfunded asphalt resurfacing will happen through the 2027–37 Longterm Plan, where the whole community can have their say. More >>

Ōropi Road (Greerton) Temporary Closure This Week

Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 1:25 pm | Tauranga City Council

The works to remediate the slip will happen at a later date. Further details will be shared when available. More >>

Tauranga To Mark Anzac Day 2026 With Services Across The City

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 12:03 pm | Tauranga City Council

Each year, a collective effort from the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui RSAs, Tauranga City Council, defence personnel, community groups and volunteers ensures Anzac Day is commemorated with care and respect across the city. More >>

Feedback Sought On Cameron Road Upgrades

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 9:14 am | Tauranga City Council

Several options are being explored for Greerton Village. These include two or four traffic lanes, along with either traffic signals or roundabouts at the Chadwick Road and Cornwall Street intersections. More >>

Working Towards The Safe Reopening Of Mauao

Monday, 20 April 2026, 4:07 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council and the Mauao Trust remain committed to working together, alongside the community, iwi and business owners, to support recovery and to restore safe access to Mauao when conditions allow. More >>

Weather Event Update - Roads Reopen

Sunday, 19 April 2026, 6:08 pm | Tauranga City Council

We understand this situation can be frustrating, and we ask people to please be considerate and respectful towards those working in these conditions. More >>

Weather Damage In Tauranga

Sunday, 19 April 2026, 3:21 pm | Tauranga City Council

There are also reports of damage to residential properties. Residents are encouraged to check on neighbours, friends, and whānau who may be affected. More >>

Fourth Tranche Of Documents Released On Mauao Landslide Website

Thursday, 16 April 2026, 1:09 pm | Tauranga City Council

With multiple active and independent inquiries underway Council will not be making any further comment on the information at this time. More >>

New Cultural Gateway Connects Waterfront And Te Manawataki O Te Papa

Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:54 am | Tauranga City Council

Otamataha Trust Chair Puhirake Ihaka says the waharoa carries those stories forward. More >>

A New Memory Meadow To Flourish On Maunganui Road

Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 10:00 am | Tauranga City Council

Following last year's planting at Tutarawānanga - Yatton Park, this year, a meadow will be planted in Mount Maunganui, creating another special place for people to reflect, remember, and honour their experiences with cancer. More >>

State Of Local Emergency In Tauranga Lifted Following Cyclone Vaianu

Monday, 13 April 2026, 11:42 am | Tauranga City Council

Mayor Mahé says that while the effects of the storm were thankfully not as bad as initially predicted, it is always better to plan for the worst, even if that doesn’t eventuate. More >>

Emergency Support Locations To Close As Cyclone Vaianu Tracks Away From Tauranga

Sunday, 12 April 2026, 4:25 pm | Tauranga City Council

As Cyclone Vaianu tracks away from Tauranga, several emergency support locations are preparing to close. Mercury Baypark – closing 5pm Matua Bowling Club – closing 4pm Hungahungatoroa Marae is preparing to close for the day. Any residents who are ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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