Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 2]
Tauranga Mayoral Relief Fund Closes After Supporting Those Impacted By Severe Weather Event
Friday, 24 July 2026, 2:06 pm | Tauranga City Council
“The Tauranga Mayoral Relief Fund was set up to provide practical help for those facing urgent need during this deeply challenging time” Mayor Mahé says. More >>
Upcoming Works At Girven Road Crossing To Improve Safety
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 1:04 pm | Tauranga City Council
These improvements respond to safety concerns at the current crossing, where limited visibility and unpredictable vehicle movements can create risks for pedestrians and cyclists. More >>
Portion Of Totara Street Closed This Sunday
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 9:10 am | Tauranga City Council
The closure will be in place between 7.30am to 6pm with a detour available via Hull Road and Maunganui Road. More >>
Ōropi Road Lane Closure To Be Lifted Ahead Of New School Term
Friday, 17 July 2026, 11:01 am | Tauranga City Council
The project, which began during the school holidays, involves stabilising a slip below Ōropi Road between SH29A and Maleme Street by constructing a 6-metre-high, 60-metre-long rock wall to protect this critical section of the transport network. More >>
Tauranga Mayor Selected For Prestigious Harvard Leadership Programme
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 5:39 pm | Tauranga City Council
The programme combines classroom learning, virtual sessions and project-based work focused on addressing real-world challenges facing participating cities. More >>
Tauranga Secures International Funding To Support Rangatahi Climate Action
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 2:55 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the fund is a fantastic opportunity for young people who are passionate about climate change and the environment to have a real impact in our community. More >>
“Strong Support For Change” – Majority Back Local Government Reform, Survey Finds
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 9:32 am | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale acknowledges the timeframe for the process is tight and thanks everyone who took part in the survey, which will help inform discussions and decisions leading up to the 9 August deadline. More >>
Ōropi Road Lane Closure To Be Lifted For Matariki Long Weekend
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:27 pm | Tauranga City Council
The southbound lane closure will be reinstated on the night of Sunday 12 July and will remain in place until Sunday 19 July as planned. More >>
Kaupapa Māori Event Fund Helps Māori-Led Events Flourish
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 11:07 am | Tauranga City Council
"The Kaupapa Māori Event Fund demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when funding partners and local councils come together with a shared commitment to supporting kaupapa Māori," says TECT Community Trust Community Impact Manager Paula Hudson." More >>
New Library And Community Hub Reaches Practical Completion
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 12:03 pm | Tauranga City Council
He Puna Manawa, the new library and community hub will now enter its fit-out phase ahead of opening on 16 October. More >>
Ōropi Road Slip Repairs Begin These School Holidays
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 11:59 am | Tauranga City Council
The project will stabilise the road shoulder between the SH29A roundabout and Maleme Street, preventing further deterioration and protecting a critical transport route. This will involve building a 60m long, 6m high rock wall, down to Waiorohi Stream More >>
Odour Issues In Arataki And Pāpāmoa Linked To Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant Recovery
Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:56 am | Tauranga City Council
We are actively investigating the source of the discharge, while also working to stabilise the treatment process and minimise odour impacts on the community. More >>
Stage Two Works To Begin At The Ngatai/Bureta Road Intersection
Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:31 am | Tauranga City Council
During this stage, a 30km/h temporary speed limit will be in place, along with a 24/7 full road closure on the southern side of Bureta Road (outside the Bureta shops) at the Ngatai Road intersection. More >>
Nearly 15,000 Athletes Confirmed For AIMS Games
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 9:36 am | Tauranga City Council
Mountain biking is the undoubted success story of this year's tournament, which is set to be held from September 5-11 across a range of Tauranga Moana venues. More >>
Credit Outlook Lifted To Stable Signalling Growing Confidence In Tauranga
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:53 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mayor Mahé Drysdaye says the change reflects increasing confidence in Tauranga’s financial direction and the steps being taken to manage the city’s growth and infrastructure investment. More >>
Reduced Rates Increase Confirmed For Tauranga
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 2:32 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council adopted itsAnnual Plan2026/27 at a meeting this morning, confirming a median residential rates increase of 6.9% for the coming year. The median figure means half of residential properties will see a rates increase ... More >>
Temporary Traffic Management On Welcome Bay Road For Water Main Repair
Friday, 19 June 2026, 4:44 pm | Tauranga City Council
Traffic flow will be maintained in both directions however some delays may occur. More >>
Update On External Review Into The Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park Landslide
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 1:35 pm | Tauranga City Council
The external review was commissioned by Tauranga’s Mayor and Councillors in February and is being undertaken by retired High Court Judge, Hon Paul Davison KC. More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed Changes To The Street Use And Public Places Bylaw
Monday, 15 June 2026, 2:13 pm | Tauranga City Council
The proposed amendment responds to concerns raised by the community, including risks to public safety, fire hazards, impacts on animals, and potential damage to public spaces and the environment. More >>
Changes To Local Government Are Coming – And So Is Our Survey
Friday, 12 June 2026, 2:58 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the Government has made it clear that change is coming, and it’s important the people of Tauranga have the opportunity to help guide what that could like. More >>
