Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 2]
Cyclone Vaianu – Police To Begin Door Knocking Businesses And Residents In High-Risk Areas
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:35 pm | Tauranga City Council
People in low-lying areas, or areas that are known to have flooded before, are encouraged to self-evacuate ahead of high tide around 2pm today when the worst impact from Cyclone Vaianu is expected to be felt. Police will soon begin door-knocking in low-lying ... More >>
Cyclone Vaianu - Residents Urged To Avoid Travel As Cyclone Vaianu Coincides With 2pm High Tide
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 1:28 pm | Tauranga City Council
As Cyclone Vaianu continues to impact Tauranga, people are strongly advised not to travel this afternoon unless absolutely necessary or facing immediate danger. Roads may become unsafe or impassable very quickly. The most dangerous period will ... More >>
Staying Safe During Cyclone Vaianu
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 6:05 am | Tauranga City Council
Cyclone Vaianu isimpactingTauranga. There is potential threat to life due tostrong winds, large waves, higher tides, heavy rain, and landslides. The most dangerous period is expected around2pmtoday– it will behightide,and ... More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – State Of Local Emergency Declared For Tauranga
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 6:28 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the decision to declare a Local State of Emergency is about giving emergency services extra powers to act quickly, if required, to keep people safe. More >>
Reports Of People Breaching Moturiki Island Closure
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 5:10 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council is extremely concerned by reports of people breaching the closure of Moturiki Island. Emergency Operations Center Controller Gareth Wallis says this behaviour is putting lives at serious risk. “Cyclone Vaianu is a potentially ... More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – Coastal And Harbour Inundation A Significant Concern As Cyclone Vaianu Approaches
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 2:41 pm | Tauranga City Council
As we continue to track Cyclone Vaianu, we have several updates to share with the community. Coastal and harbour inundation is a significant and immediate concern for Tauranga, with the potential for flooding at levels not previously seen, particularly ... More >>
Cyclone Vaianu – Tauranga City Council activates Emergency Operations Centre
Saturday, 11 April 2026, 2:05 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu. This means we have a dedicated team actively monitoring the situation and ready to respond to any emerging issues, and will continue to provide ... More >>
Update From Tauranga City Council Ahead Of Cyclone Vaianu
Friday, 10 April 2026, 3:02 pm | Tauranga City Council
With the safety of our community, staff and visitors as our top priority, from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning there will be no public access to all council parks and reserves with lockable gates. More >>
Tauranga City Council Preparing For Cyclone Vaianu
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 10:35 am | Tauranga City Council
We are closely monitoring Cyclone Vaianu, which could bring damaging, potentially life-threatening winds, heavy rain and hazardous coastal conditions to the region. More >>
Council Endorses Targeted Transport Changes To Support Travel During Upcoming Disruption
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 3:03 pm | Tauranga City Council
Network performance will continue to be monitored, with updates provided to the community as work progresses. More >>
Heavy Rain Warning For Tauranga City
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 12:09 pm | Tauranga City Council
With the forecast for further adverse weather later this week and into the weekend, our teams will continue to check sites daily to ensure signage and closures remain in place. More >>
Applications Open For Tangata Whenua Board Vacancies At Council-Controlled Organisations
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 9:36 am | Tauranga City Council
Chair of Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana, Matire Duncan, says the appointments provide an important opportunity to ensure iwi and hapū voices are present at the governance table. More >>
Kevin Lavery Appointed Establishment Chief Executive Of New Joint Water Organisation
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 7:49 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council Mayor, Mahé Drysdale says this role will be critical as the new organisation moves from planning into action. More >>
Western Bay Of Plenty District And Tauranga City Councils Reach Landmark Agreement To Join Forces On Water Services
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:21 pm | Tauranga City Council
To mark the significance of the decision and the shared process that led to it, both Councils held their meetings today at Western Bay’s Barkes Corner Council Chambers. More >>
Pāpāmoa East Interchange Open To Traffic Ahead Of Easter Travel
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 4:59 pm | Tauranga City Council
The bridge will improve connectivity and provide a safer, more efficient route for the Pāpāmoa community, ensuring a smoother journey for people travelling over Easter. More >>
Most Parks And Reserves Reopen After Weather Event
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 3:25 pm | Tauranga City Council
Flooding at the Greerton Marist rugby grounds has now cleared but the playing surfaces are waterlogged. Please keep off the grounds while they fully dry out, to avoid further damage. We will notify the clubs when training and play can commence again. More >>
Dogs Day Out: Bark In The Park And Pooch In The Pool Return To Tauranga
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:11 am | Tauranga City Council
Animal Services Team Leader Oscar Glossop says the event is a chance for dog owners to connect, learn, and enjoy our shared spaces. More >>
Dazzlehands And Dinosaurs - There's Something For Everyone These April School Holidays
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 12:02 pm | Tauranga City Council
Whether you’re chasing creative workshops, live shows, outdoor adventures or something a little different, there’s no shortage of ways to keep tamariki entertained across the city. More >>
A Dawn Blessing For The Pāpāmoa East Interchange
Monday, 30 March 2026, 2:34 pm | Tauranga City Council
The $90m four-lane bridge and ramps, connecting Pāpāmoa to the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road / State Highway 2, was built by Tauranga City Council in partnership with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Adams Avenue To Reopen To Vehicles Sunday 29 March
Saturday, 28 March 2026, 9:17 pm | Tauranga City Council
The area will continue to be monitored by experts, particularly if weather conditions change. More >>
