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Tauranga City Council Welcomes Fresh Government Approach

Thursday, 1 February 2024, 3:33 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council’s Commission has welcomed the approach taken by the National-led coalition Government to many of the issues affecting the local government sector and the city itself. Commission Chair Anne Tolley says the moves signalled by the ... More >>

Small Changes To Kerbside Recycling In Tauranga

Thursday, 1 February 2024, 3:33 pm | Tauranga City Council

The government is standardising what can be recycled at the kerbside across New Zealand, to help make recycling consistent and reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill. Our kerbside service is already well established here in Tauranga, so for ... More >>

Draft Long-term Plan On Track Amid Changes To Water Services

Thursday, 25 January 2024, 2:02 pm | Tauranga City Council

More changes are afoot for water services across the country, but Tauranga City Council is reassuring the community that its draft 2024 - 34 Long-term Plan is still on track. Commission Chair Anne Tolley says three waters debt, capital expenditure ... More >>

One Love Festival: Thousands Expected At Tauranga’s Largest Music Event

Monday, 22 January 2024, 12:32 pm | Tauranga City Council

Get ready for a big weekend in the city as the two-day reggae festival One Love returns to Tauranga Domain on Saturday, 27 January and Sunday, 28 January 2024. Large crowds and busy roads are anticipated with approximately up to 20,000 music fans ... More >>

It’s All On In Tauranga This Weekend

Monday, 15 January 2024, 5:05 pm | Tauranga City Council

From the cricket frenzy of the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook to the impressive athleticism showcased at the GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour beach volleyball, and the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport, Tauranga ... More >>

Discoloured Water For Avenues And Tauranga CBD

Friday, 12 January 2024, 11:26 am | Tauranga City Council

A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024, has caused discolouration of water to homes and businesses from the Avenues through to the city centre. The discolouration of water is caused from naturally occurring iron ... More >>

Black Clash Giveaway Making The Community Smile

Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 4:27 pm | Tauranga City Council

When large events support economic and social initiatives, the whole community benefits, which is definitely the case with the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash in association with Wolfbrook. The event, taking place at Bay Oval on Sautrday, 20 January and organised ... More >>

It's Time To Cycle!

Monday, 8 January 2024, 10:44 am | Tauranga City Council

It’s time to cycle with Travel Safe’s new February to April calendar of free cycling activities for riders of all levels across Tauranga and the Western Bay. Formerly February’s Bike Month, the extended Time to Cycle event calendar means ... More >>

New View On Tsunami Preparedness Through VR Simulation

Saturday, 6 January 2024, 6:27 pm | Tauranga City Council

When it comes to tsunami, one of the best ways to prepare is to know the best decisions to make during a long and strong earthquake and subsequent tsunami. That’s why Tauranga Emergency Management staff will be out and about at popular beach and coastal ... More >>

Bark In The Park 2024: Get Ready For A Fun-filled Day Of Dog Barks!

Friday, 5 January 2024, 11:04 am | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council’s Animal Services team is excited to kick off 2024 with a bark-tastic community event - Bark in the Park. This free event had to be postponed last year due to unexpected rain, but we’re back this year with a date that guarantees ... More >>

Fireworks Still On Track To Light Up The Skies This New Year’s Eve

Sunday, 31 December 2023, 2:45 pm | Tauranga City Council

After making the hard decision to cancel all five New Year’s Eve community celebration events, Tauranga City Council are endeavouring to light up the skies across the city with fireworks at approximately 9.30pm and midnight tonight to bring in the New Year. ... More >>

Wet Weather Dampens New Year’s Eve Plans, Community Celebrations Cancelled

Saturday, 30 December 2023, 6:07 pm | Tauranga City Council

After working closely with specialist meteorologists, we’re disappointed to make the tough call to cancel the Tauranga City Council 2023 New Year’s Eve community celebrations. Following ever-changing weather forecasts, we sought advice which confirmed ... More >>

Gifted Pavers Help Improve Accessibility For Ngati Kahu Hauora Community

Wednesday, 27 December 2023, 6:42 pm | Tauranga City Council

People riding mobility scooters are now smoothly humming along the new pathways at Ngati Kahu Hauora after clay pavers were gifted to the community health hub in Bethlehem.    The community health hub, which provides family health ... More >>

Water Hydrant Flushing In Pāpāmoa East

Wednesday, 27 December 2023, 6:40 pm | Tauranga City Council

Our Waters team will be back out in Pāpāmoa East over the next three days flushing water hydrants. This is part of the work we’re doing to fix the earthy taste some residents have been experiencing in drinking water. Please be reassured that although ... More >>

Bacon, Broccoli, and Coffee Bean - some of Tauranga's most unique dog names

Tuesday, 26 December 2023, 5:32 pm | Tauranga City Council

Bacon, Broccoli, Coffee Bean, Long Black, Pixie Caramel, Sushi, Strawberry, Toast, Whiskey and Woodstock. No, those are not items on this week's shopping list - they are some of the unique dog names we have here in Tauranga! While names like Max, ... More >>

Not Everyone Wants To Smooch Your Pooch This Summer

Sunday, 24 December 2023, 7:53 am | Tauranga City Council

Your dog may be the most lovable and friendly around - but remember, not everyone may want to smooch your pooch this summer. That's why Brent Lincoln, Team Leader of Animal Services, is reminding dog owners to be mindful of others and not to let ... More >>

Enjoy Freedom Camping This Summer Without Worries Of Fines

Friday, 22 December 2023, 9:25 am | Tauranga City Council

If you’re planning to see the beautiful places in the Bay of Plenty this summer, it’s important to know the rules and bylaws around freedom camping to avoid a hefty fine. As the year comes to an end and people’s workplaces close for the Christmas/New ... More >>

Saddle Up Safely With Free Tauranga Tours

Thursday, 21 December 2023, 8:59 pm | Tauranga City Council

It’s time to dust off your helmet for a series of free cycle tours in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa in 2024. The guided tours are all about empowering cyclists to confidently navigate and make the most of the new and existing cycle infrastructure ... More >>

Busy Roads Expected When Juicy Fest Rolls Into Town

Thursday, 21 December 2023, 7:43 pm | Tauranga City Council

Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa residents are advised to plan their travel in advance with two music festivals set to rock Mercury Baypark in the first week of the New Year. Electronica and drum and base festival Famous Last Words is taking place on ... More >>

Saddle Up Safely With Free Tauranga Tours

Thursday, 21 December 2023, 6:03 pm | Tauranga City Council

It’s time to dust off your helmet for a series of free cycle tours in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa in 2024. The guided tours are all about empowering cyclists to confidently navigate and make the most of the new and existing cycle infrastructure ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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