Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
New Aspiring Directors Start Their CCO Board Internship
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 10:04 am | Tauranga City Council
Following an extensive recruitment process, Grace Hakaria has been appointed Tauranga Art Gallery Trust board intern and Sam Hastings appointed Bay Venues board intern, as part of the voluntary Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) Board Intern Programme. More >>
Stay In The Know This Holiday Season
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:07 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council is working with the New Zealand Police to reduce alcohol harm in the community and ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season. More >>
Childcare Centre Along For The Ride At Arataki Bus Hub
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 7:34 pm | Tauranga City Council
The wheels on the bus are turning with excitement for children at BestStart Bayfair now the upgraded Arataki bus hub is open for action . With more than 40,000 bus passengers a month, Arataki is Tauranga’s second busiest bus hub. It’s also been the talk ... More >>
Community Welcome Newly Upgraded Waitaha Reserve
Monday, 16 December 2024, 4:24 pm | Tauranga City Council
The transformation has been underway since May this year and includes a new basketball court and playground, a refurbished skate park, a new shaded picnic area and bike racks, paved walkways and improved accessibility for wheelchairs and prams. More >>
Full Mauao Closure To Repair Vandalised Cultural Compass
Monday, 16 December 2024, 3:16 pm | Tauranga City Council
All tracks on Mauao will be closed on Tuesday, 17 December from 8.30am, to allow the team to carry out the repairs safely and efficiently. More >>
Mauao Cultural Compass Vandalised Overnight
Friday, 13 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Tauranga City Council
A Mauao Trust representative says the damage has been assessed and the plinth area is now closed off to the public. More >>
Council Considers Options For Future Delivery Of Water Services
Friday, 13 December 2024, 1:59 pm | Tauranga City Council
In line with central government’s Local Water Done Well policy direction, local councils are required to decide and consult on a proposed future model for delivering water services. More >>
Help Us Reshape Hopukiore - Mount Drury Play Area
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:51 pm | Tauranga City Council
Kids and adults alike can share their ideas online at letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/hopukioredreams, and for the creative minds, big or small, ‘Dream it, Draw it’ feedback forms can be picked up at Te Ao Mārama - Mount Maunganui Library or printed from the webpage. More >>
Speed Limits To Change Outside Tauranga Schools
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 9:08 am | Tauranga City Council
Prior to the introduction of the new rule, Council decided in June to reduce speed limits outside school gates to 40km/h following a review of the safety risks outside schools and strong community support for lower speed limits. More >>
A Friendlier Welcome To And Through The Heart Of Arataki
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 3:31 pm | Tauranga City Council
Following the community’s calls for better shelters and a safer environment, Tauranga City Council committed to giving the bus hub a much-needed upgrade. More >>
Tauranga Seeks To Balance Growth Needs With Cost-savings In Challenging Year Ahead
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 5:16 pm | Tauranga City Council
“This annual budget is about finding the right balance – moving our city forward, while making prudent financial decisions to help Tauranga reach its potential in a way that is fair and affordable for ratepayers,” Mahé said. More >>
Majority Council Support For Further Civic Precinct Development
Monday, 9 December 2024, 4:41 pm | Tauranga City Council
At its meeting today, the Mayor and Councillors voted 7:2 in favour of proceeding with the $128 million project, which will provide a cohesive suite of cultural and civic amenities on the Civic Precinct – the area bounded by Willow, Wharf, Hamilton ... More >>
Let’s Give Less To Landfill This Christmas
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 1:50 pm | Tauranga City Council
The Tauranga community has made an impressive effort reducing the amount of waste going to our landfills since the launch of the new kerbside collections in 2021, nearly halving the amount of household waste going to landfill each year. More >>
Partial Closure Of Farm Street Tonight For Remediation Work
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 9:15 am | Tauranga City Council
Works will take place between 9pm and 4am on a small section of Farm Street, located approximately between the BestStart early childhood education centre and Bayfair Vets (47 – 61 Farm Street). More >>