Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
And Just Like That, It’s Christmas
Friday, 13 November 2026, 2:56 pm | Tauranga City Council
This year’s community celebration will feature live entertainment from the Tauranga Big Band and Fuse Drumming, festive craft activities at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery, face painting, roving performers, and plenty of Christmas cheer for all ages. More >>
Local Rangatahi Secure International Funding To Bring Climate Action Ideas To Life
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 11:52 am | Tauranga City Council
The fund is an international initiative established by Bloomberg Philanthropies that supports people aged 15 to 24 to design and lead projects addressing climate issues they care about. More >>
Tauranga Celebrates 100 Years Of Unity Through Sport
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 3:57 pm | Tauranga City Council
Led by Sport New Zealand, the programme brings together national sporting organisations, government agencies, councils and community groups to celebrate the power of sport to connect people, cultures and communities. More >>
Council Continues To Deliver On Commitment To Prudent Financial Management
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:22 am | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Drysdale said Council would continue balancing investment in growth with affordability as work continues on the 2027-2037 Long-term Plan. More >>
Interim Chief Executive Appointed
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 3:55 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the appointment will provide stability and continuity while Council undertakes the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive. More >>
Tauranga City Council Confirms Date For Māori Ward Poll
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 10:31 am | Tauranga City Council
Council’s June 2026 decision to retain the Māori ward triggered a binding poll under current legislation, which must be held by 28 March 2027. More >>
World's Best Hip Hop Dancers Coming To Tauranga
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:30 pm | Tauranga City Council
The crews will be formally welcomed to the city at an opening ceremony and pōhiri, led by Ngā Pōtiki and Te Wharekura o Mauao. More >>
Keep Calm, We’ve Got This Mowed
Monday, 19 October 2026, 2:41 pm | Tauranga City Council
In Tauranga, there is 5.64 million m² of grass (including sports fields), 4 million m² of vegetation, wetlands and dunes, and 285,000 m² of gardens and hedges looked after and maintained by the City Operations team. More >>
New Library And Community Hub Opens At Te Manawataki O Te Papa
Friday, 16 October 2026, 2:39 pm | Tauranga City Council
“Today we honour that history while looking ahead. He Puna Manawa is a place for people to learn and connect, and we hope everyone who comes through these doors feels a sense of welcome and belonging.” More >>
Update On Chapel Street Incident
Friday, 16 October 2026, 12:26 pm | Tauranga City Council
Chapel Street will be closed from the SH2 intersection, near the Harbour Bridge, through to Maxwells Road. More >>
Senior Music Festival Hits The Right Note For Waipuna Hospice
Friday, 9 October 2026, 2:31 pm | Tauranga City Council
The Young at Heart Festival celebrates positive ageing and provides opportunities for older people to stay active, connected and involved in their communities. The Senior Music Festival has become one of its most anticipated events. More >>
Auditor-General Review On Marine Precinct Sale
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 2:48 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Drysdale said the findings provide important independent assurance on a matter that has attracted considerable public interest and debate. More >>
Night Works On Fifteenth Avenue And Turret Road To Help Plan Future Upgrades
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 3:43 pm | Tauranga City Council
The work, which is part of Tauranga City Council's Fifteenth Avenue to Welcome Bay upgrade, will take place over five nights across a two-week period, between 6pm and 6am, to minimise impacts on daytime traffic. More >>
Upgraded Crematorium For Pyes Pā Memorial Park
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 3:28 pm | Tauranga City Council
“This project will deliver an important upgrade and community asset for the city, and ensures Tauranga has a facility that meets the needs of a diverse community.” More >>
Mount Maunganui Library To Get Much-Needed Upgrade
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 2:42 pm | Tauranga City Council
Joanna Thomas, Manager of Libraries and Community Hubs, says the upgrade will ensure the much-loved library continues to meet the needs of a growing community. More >>
Tauranga City Council Confirms Acting Chief Executive
Monday, 5 October 2026, 1:19 pm | Tauranga City Council
Council will commence a recruitment process to appoint a permanent Chief Executive. More >>
Get Shredded For Summer At Pāpāmoa Beach
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 2:23 pm | Tauranga City Council
The exercise area opened last week and brings together exercise equipment capable of providing a full body workout while being suitable for a variety of ages and abilities. More >>
Name For New Joint Water Organisation Confirmed
Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5:50 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tāheke speaks to the flow of water descending or flowing down. From drops of rain, to mighty rapids and powerful waterfalls, Tāheke describes the flow of water across our natural environment and landscape. More >>
Tauranga City Council CEO Resigns
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 5:46 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Drysdale says the Council will appoint an interim Chief Executive, with a recruitment process for a permanent replacement beginning as soon as possible. More >>
Funding Available For New Waste Minimisation Projects
Monday, 28 September 2026, 12:20 pm | Tauranga City Council
Grants of between $2,000 and $25,000 are available from a pool of $100,000, with applications closing at 4pm on Monday, 26 October 2026. More >>
