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Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 29]

Magic Of Matariki To Come Alive In Tauranga Moana

Friday, 2 June 2023, 12:15 pm | Tauranga City Council

The community is invited to experience the magic of Matariki and usher in the Māori New Year with an exciting programme of Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023 events. From 15 June to 19 July, Tauranga will come alive with over 40 events across the city, ... More >>

Council Seeks Feedback On Housing Investment Proposal

Thursday, 1 June 2023, 12:47 pm | Tauranga City Council

Now the sale of its entire elder housing portfolio is nearing completion, Tauranga City Council is proposing to reinvest the proceeds to support social and affordable housing outcomes for the city. Commission Chair Anne Tolley says the intention when ... More >>

Reconnecting With Mauao Through New Cultural Touchpoints

Monday, 29 May 2023, 10:39 am | Tauranga City Council

More opportunities for the community to connect with the pūrākau (stories) of Mauao are currently underway with the installation of additional cultural touchpoints across the maunga. Last week marked the completion of all wayfinding and interpretation ... More >>

Pāpāmoa Shared Pathway Underway

Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 1:35 pm | Tauranga City Council

If relaxing or exercising along Tauranga's picturesque coastline sounds good to you, we're pleased to introduce a new shared pathway for you to enjoy. Construction has begun on the three-kilometre Pāpāmoa shared pathway which will be situated ... More >>

Incident At Memorial Park

Sunday, 21 May 2023, 5:02 pm | Tauranga City Council

We’re aware that there has been a tragic accident at Memorial Park this morning. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the affected family. Fencing is in place at the Memorial Park fountain and will remain there until a blessing can be ... More >>

Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund Bigger Than Ever

Thursday, 18 May 2023, 1:03 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga and Western Bay community event organisers now have access to more funding than ever before, thanks to a $200,000 boost to the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund. The 2023 – 24 edition of the fund sees a total of $900,000 in funding ... More >>

Poike Rd Single Lane Road Closure From Monday 22 May

Thursday, 18 May 2023, 11:32 am | Tauranga City Council

Traffic delays are expected in the Poike Road area from Monday 22 May while one lane on Poike Road is closed to replace a retaining wall. Vehicles travelling from SH29A towards Ohauiti Road will be diverted into Hollister Lane. Residents and commuters ... More >>

Delays Expected On SH2 Near Bethlehem For Some Time Yet

Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 3:07 pm | Tauranga City Council

Motorists are being advised that the peak time congestion issues on State Highway 2 (SH2) between Ōmokoroa and Bethlehem are set to continue for some time yet. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says this stretch of the highway network is incredibly ... More >>

Want To Learn How To Live More Lighty?

Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 12:41 pm | Tauranga City Council

If you’d like to live more simply with less stuff and waste, join TEDx speaker, author of “Living Lightly” and founder of Mainstream Green , Nicola Turner, for an inspirational evening at Mercury Baypark, Wednesday 31 May from 6pm. Tickets can ... More >>

9 May 2023: Weather Event Update

Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 9:16 pm | Tauranga City Council

An active front is bringing some heavy rain across the region with slips, downed trees and surface flooding causing traffic delays and unsafe conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation, but here’s what you need to know: Thunderstorm ... More >>

Chief Executive Role To Be Advertised

Monday, 8 May 2023, 2:00 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council’s Commission has decided to initiate an application process for the role of Chief Executive, to provide greater certainty and continuity of executive leadership for the organisation, the community and next year’s incoming elected ... More >>

Funding Available For New Waste Minimisation Projects

Monday, 8 May 2023, 12:42 pm | Tauranga City Council

If you have an innovative idea or project aimed at reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill, you could be eligible for funding from the Resource Wise Community Fund. Tauranga City Council's contestable Resource Wise Community Fund is about enabling ... More >>

Be Bright, Be Safe, Be Seen

Friday, 5 May 2023, 1:19 pm | Tauranga City Council

Travel Safe are reminding Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty road and path users to be bright, be safe and be seen this winter, whether they’re on two wheels or two legs, commuting to work or school, or getting in that early jog in. Being visible ... More >>

Free Rainwater Harvesting Workshops On Offer To Tauranga Residents

Thursday, 4 May 2023, 5:58 pm | Tauranga City Council

Rain is something Kiwis unfortunately know plenty about this year. Now, Tauranga City Council is giving people a free opportunity to learn how to harvest some of that rain for use around the home. Four free workshops are on offer during May and ... More >>

Works Underway On Wairoa Cycleway

Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 8:32 pm | Tauranga City Council

Works on the Wairoa Cycleway have begun this week. The works are to construct the last 800m of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which will enable safe cycling on the narrow strip of State Highway 2 (SH2) between the Wairoa Bridge and Bethlehem. ... More >>

Plan For The Future Of Ōtūmoetai Peninsula Confirmed

Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 3:27 pm | Tauranga City Council

A long-term plan for the future of Ōtūmoetai Peninsula outlines how Tauranga City Council will protect and enhance existing community values, as well as respond to future opportunities and challenges. Council yesterday adopted the Ōtūmoetai Spatial ... More >>

Commission Receives Community Stadium Business Case

Monday, 1 May 2023, 3:41 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council commissioners have expressed support in principle for the concept proposed by the business case for a proposed Community Stadium, but have asked for more information before deciding whether to undertake public consultation ... More >>

Board Appointments Confirmed For Tourism Bay Of Plenty

Friday, 28 April 2023, 11:55 am | Tauranga City Council

Joint media release - Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council yesterday confirmed three key appointments for the Tourism Bay of Plenty (TBOP) board. The appointments ... More >>

A New Skate Park For Gordon Spratt Reserve

Monday, 24 April 2023, 10:25 am | Tauranga City Council

A new, larger skate park is coming to Gordon Spratt Reserve in Pāpāmoa with a cool layout, smooth surfaces and features that will improve the skating experience for all abilities. The existing skate park is no longer fit-for-purpose and will ... More >>

From Classroom To Council – Mount To Arataki Spatial Plan

Tuesday, 4 April 2023, 3:31 pm | Tauranga City Council

Getting around safely and protecting the beach were the talk of the playground yesterday as Omanu Primary School students shared their thoughts on the future of the Mount to Arataki area at an in-school workshop with Council staff. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2304/1e45cd972a8c03db87f1.jpeg" ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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