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Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 10]

Rolling Into Road Resurfacing Season

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 8:27 am | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council spends approximately $9 million a year resurfacing 25-30km (4-5%) of our 630km of local roading network. This is partly funded by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>

Feedback On Mount Parking Enables Some Changes

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:38 pm | Tauranga City Council

Over 2,000 people shared their thoughts through an online survey and at in-person events during Tauranga City Council’s ‘Help shape Mount parking’ engagement in July this year. More >>

See Behind The Hoardings At Te Manawataki O Te Papa

Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 11:51 am | Tauranga City Council

The free, family-friendly festival is expected to attract more than 8,000 attendees from Tauranga and beyond to experience large-scale exhibits and interactive demonstrations. More >>

Tauranga City Centre Lights Up Blue To Celebrate Sign Language

Monday, 22 September 2025, 5:31 pm | Tauranga City Council

The colour blue has been a symbol of Deaf culture and identity since the World Federation of the Deaf was founded in 1951. More >>

20-Minute City Centre Parking Grace Period Approved

Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:42 am | Tauranga City Council

The resolution, passed at Tuesday’s Council meeting, is now in effect and applies to all on-street and off-street carparks in the city centre, including the Elizabeth Street and Spring Street parking buildings. More >>

Young At Heart Festival Returns To Celebrate Seniors And Sustainability

Thursday, 18 September 2025, 10:16 am | Tauranga City Council

From 1–8 October, the week of community-led events will celebrate our older community – parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbours. The festival wraps around the official International Day of Older Persons on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. More >>

Night Closures To Support Pāpāmoa East Interchange Bridge Construction

Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 9:21 am | Tauranga City Council

Details on closures are shared with the community via digital signs at the entry to the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road as well as bulletins issued by Tauranga City Council and NZTA. More >>

Tauranga To Host 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals

Monday, 15 September 2025, 11:18 am | Tauranga City Council

The country’s top gymnasts will compete for national titles across aerobics, men’s and women’s artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline - five codes, all under one roof. More >>

Dog Reunited With Owner After Months Apart, Thanks To Animal Services

Friday, 12 September 2025, 11:51 am | Tauranga City Council

Despite the long separation, the microchip proved crucial in reuniting him with his owner. The team was able to contact the owner using the current details linked to the chip, resulting in an emotional reunion after nearly nine months apart. More >>

Tauranga Celebrates Advanced Welcoming Community Status During Welcoming Week

Monday, 8 September 2025, 12:27 pm | Tauranga City Council

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says achieving advanced accreditation through Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities programme is a significant milestone for the city. More >>

Give Back Games: AIMS Athletes Make A Difference In Tauranga

Friday, 5 September 2025, 5:40 pm | Tauranga City Council

This year’s participating schools came from all over New Zealand, with some schools making the Give Back Games activities part of their annual AIMS experience. One returning school, St Andrew’s College from Christchurch, has taken part in the coastal clean-up ... More >>

Council Seeks Feedback On City Centre Streets

Monday, 1 September 2025, 5:16 pm | Tauranga City Council

Urban Centres Development Manager Emily McLean says some of these streets are 30 years old and no longer meeting the needs of a modern city centre. More >>

Get Ride Ready This Motorcycle Awareness Month

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:26 pm | Tauranga City Council

Te Awanui Ward Councillor Hēmi Rolleston, who himself rides a motor scooter, says with over half of New Zealand’s riders taking to the roads in September, it’s an opportune time to raise awareness of the importance of staying safe. More >>

Cameron Road Upgrade Back On Track

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 4:41 pm | Tauranga City Council

A unanimous decision was made to commit to delivering the project and to go out to the community for their feedback on the revised concept design. More >>

Pāpāmoa East Interchange – Eastbound Off-Ramp Opens For Public Use

Monday, 25 August 2025, 2:26 pm | Tauranga City Council

The new off-ramp will provide access to Pāpāmoa East from the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road, while construction of the wider interchange continues before it fully opens next year. More >>

Tauranga Prepares To Host The Biggest Ever Zespri AIMS Games

Monday, 25 August 2025, 11:13 am | Tauranga City Council

To support athletes and supporters to get to their games, Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council are providing a free loop bus service between Mount Hot Pools and Gordon Spratt Reserve. More >>

Tauranga Gears Up To Host Biggest-Ever Zespri AIMS Games - Celebrating Rangatahi, Sport And Positive Vibes

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:54 pm | Tauranga City Council

Last year’s tournament generated $8.78 million for Tauranga’s economy. There were over 26,000 unique attendees, generating 79,201 visitor nights. More >>

Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road - Night Closures For Pāpāmoa East Interchange Construction

Monday, 18 August 2025, 9:46 am | Tauranga City Council

To ensure people's safety during this work, the TEL TR / State Highway 2 will be closed for four nights, from Tuesday, 19 August, to Friday night, 22 August 2025. Traffic in both directions will be diverted via Te Puke Highway, between 8pm and More >>

Council Commits To Developing Joint Water Services Delivery Model

Friday, 15 August 2025, 6:56 pm | Tauranga City Council

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council was named as Council’s preferred partner for this multi-Council CCO, with conditional approval also given for the involvement of the Thames Coromandel District Council. More >>

Multiple Breaches Of Tauranga Liquor Store Sales To Underage Teenagers

Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 1:09 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council Alcohol Licensing Team Leader Sam Kemp says alarmingly, eight of these establishments sold alcohol without verifying the purchaser’s age or requesting any form of identification. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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