Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Prepare For A Bustling City As Zespri AIMS Games Gets Underway
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:51 am | Tauranga City Council
There will be a lot of people travelling to the main sports venues during the week, particularly in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa, so everyone driving is advised to plan ahead. More >>
Lights On Tauranga: Hundreds Of Local School Children Help Brighten City Centre
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:19 pm | Tauranga City Council
The exhibition called ‘Reimagine Tauranga’ includes eight city centre shop front windows lit up to showcase the children’s unique artwork. More >>
Young At Heart Festival Kicks Ageism To The Kerb
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:06 pm | Tauranga City Council
While community-led events start from Monday, 30 September, the Young at Heart Festival officially kicks off on the International day of Older Persons Tuesday, 1 October, with the launch event at Holy Trinity Tauranga. More >>
Tauranga Special School An Integral Voice In Designing New Waterfront Playground
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:03 pm | Tauranga City Council
When Tauranga Special School principal Barrie Wickens was asked if his school could help design the new waterfront playground, he and his team welcomed the opportunity to share their ideas for inclusivity. More >>