Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Maintenance Works On Tara Road, Pāpāmoa – One Lane Open Each Way
Friday, 17 January 2025, 3:17 pm | Tauranga City Council
One half of Tara Road will be closed, reducing traffic to a single lane in each direction from Doncaster Drive to Domain Road while this work is underway. More >>
Fulton Hogan Mount Festival Of Multisport: Travel Delays Expected As Thousands Compete
Monday, 13 January 2025, 9:05 am | Tauranga City Council
Residents are advised to plan ahead to avoid travel delays in Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui. More >>
Durham St Bus Stop Works Starting Soon
Friday, 10 January 2025, 2:22 pm | Tauranga City Council
The six new bus stop bays, on southern Durham St, will join other Tauranga City Council projects aimed at giving people more choice when travelling to and from our city centre. More >>
Magic Coming To Masonic Park With International Buskers
Friday, 10 January 2025, 10:40 am | Tauranga City Council
International acts that are usually based in Canada, Taiwan and Italy will perform in Masonic Park on Saturday, 1 February 2025, between 11am and 6pm. More >>
Beat The Heat And Stay Safe: Fence Your Pools This Summer
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 10:07 am | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users to take all the necessary precautions and familiarise themselves with the fencing rules, whether the pool is permanent or portable. More >>
Oruahine Track Closure On Mauao Next Week
Wednesday, 8 January 2025, 9:43 am | Tauranga City Council
If you’re climbing to Te Tihi o Mauao (the summit of Mauao), please use the Waikorire or Motukauri tracks instead. The Te Ara Tutanga (base track) will remain open throughout. More >>
Trial To Reduce Road Cone Use On Tauranga Roads Underway
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 8:17 am | Tauranga City Council
Council’s road maintenance contract manager, Garry Oakes, says for straightforward maintenance jobs on low traffic volume roads such as painting line markings, the traffic management set up can take longer than the job itself. More >>
An Endless Slice Of Summertime Paradise
Monday, 6 January 2025, 8:40 am | Tauranga City Council
While the saying goes ‘age before beauty’, when it comes to the ninety-plus year-old Mount Beachside Holiday Park , beauty trumps age. Established in the 1930s and nestled at the base of majestic Mauao , the popular holiday park’s stunning ... More >>
Great Places To Play In Tauranga This Summer
Friday, 3 January 2025, 8:22 am | Tauranga City Council
Council aims to support increased participation by providing easily accessible opportunities for organised and informal play, active recreation, and sport for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. More >>
Freedom Campers Encouraged To Roam Responsibly
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 11:21 am | Tauranga City Council
If you’re planning to freedom camp in Tauranga, it’s important you play your part in keeping our beautiful corner of New Zealand a safe and friendly destination. More >>
New Year’s Eve In Tauranga, A Night Of Community And Celebration
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 8:31 am | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council takes great pride in bringing the community together at these events to celebrate the end of 2024. It’s very special to mark the start of a new year alongside friends, whānau, and neighbours. More >>
Famous Folks Inspiring Pet Names In Tauranga
Monday, 30 December 2024, 8:15 am | Tauranga City Council
Jack Reacher, Jack Frost, and Jack Black are all living in Tauranga. Winnie the Pooh and Cindy Lou Who are here too. But they’re not the ones you might be thinking of… They’re actually dogs. Tauranga’s dog-owning community ... More >>
Who’s Keeping Our Beaches Pristine This Summer?
Friday, 27 December 2024, 8:15 am | Tauranga City Council
In December and January, grooming takes place three times a week and reduces to once a week in February and March after the busy holiday period. More >>
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Locally With Whānau And Friends
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 8:48 am | Tauranga City Council
A special low-sensory event will take place at Fergusson Park, Matua from 5pm to 6pm. This inclusive hour will feature acoustic music, reduced noise, smaller crowds, and access to a quiet indoor space for those who may need a break. More >>
The Page-Turning Titles Most Sought After By Tauranga Readers
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 8:24 am | Tauranga City Council
“Andy Griffith and Terry Denton’s ‘Treehouse’ series was a hit for children as well. Their first book, ‘The 13-Storey Treehouse’ was issued nearly 300 times by young readers keen to explore what’s up the tree.” More >>
A Guide To An Accessible Day Out In Tauranga This Summer
Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:27 pm | Tauranga City Council
Teina Boyd, Council’s Accessibility Advisor, who has lived experience of disability, highlights that inclusivity can be wrapped around a day out, helping people to move about easily and safely without being limited by the environment. More >>
Undercover Bike Parking A Bonus For Passionate Peddlers
Monday, 23 December 2024, 11:21 am | Tauranga City Council
The relocatable ‘Bikeboxes’ are currently located at Red Square, Devonport Road; opposite Hamilton Street, The Strand; outside Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, as well as Tara Road, near the Parton Road roundabout, and Golden Sands Drive, outside ... More >>
Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park Full Closure From 7 January 2025 For Tree Harvest
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:12 am | Tauranga City Council
The tree harvest portion of the project began in September 2024 on the Joyce Road side of the park, as trees within Ōropi Grove have matured and are scheduled for harvest. Temporarily closing the park during the tree harvest and track renewal process ... More >>
Maunganui Road Now Safer For Everyone
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:25 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mount Maunganui business owner Fleur Sandford is full of praise when it comes to recent safety improvements around the Central Parade shops along Maunganui Road. “The upgrades have helped create a much safer area in and around Central Parade, ... More >>
Two Pāpāmoa Sports Clubs Move Into New Home
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 3:21 pm | Tauranga City Council
The pavilion features accessible toilets, changing rooms, storage, umpire facilities, a reception and fully equipped kitchen. While primarily serving the football and cricket clubs, it will also be a valuable community asset, fostering social connections, ... More >>