Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 35]
Green Light For Marine Research And Education Facility Sees $30M Economic Boost
Monday, 5 December 2022, 9:55 am | Tauranga City Council
A newly approved marine research and education facility in Tauranga will open the doors to at least 25 new jobs, contributing an estimated economic boost of approximately $30 million to the city. Earlier this year, Tauranga City Council sought the community’s ... More >>
Putting Art Into Action
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 1:10 pm | Tauranga City Council
It’s not the most typical teen hangout, but local artist and lecturer Darcell Apelu has always loved visiting museums and art galleries. “While I enjoyed spending time with friends hanging out at the mall or the beach I was also interested in art ... More >>
The Gigs Keep Coming For Tauranga’s Summer Season
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 7:15 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga is on its way to being the ultimate gig destination, with nine major concerts locked in for the summer season and more to be announced. International acts such as UB40, DIPLO, Sticky Fingers and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard will take to ... More >>
Partial Land Reclassification Confirmed For Gate Pā Recreation Reserve
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 3:56 am | Tauranga City Council
A place to acknowledge and reflect on the impact of the New Zealand land wars on Tauranga Moana is one step closer, with Council today confirming its decision to reclassify part of the Gate Pā Recreation Reserve to provide space for the Pukehinahina ... More >>
School Students Share Significant Safety Slogans
Friday, 25 November 2022, 10:02 am | Tauranga City Council
Encouraging safer parking, improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion, and showing consideration for younger students were all winning themes of the annual Orange Day banner competition. Each year in November student volunteers from across ... More >>
Digital Dashboards Bring Housing Information To Our Fingertips
Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 1:29 pm | Tauranga City Council
Information on homelessness and housing in the Western Bay of Plenty just got a whole lot more accessible. The Kāinga Tupu Taskforce and the SmartGrowth Housing Action Plan Working Group, with the support of Data N Dashboards, have developed ... More >>
Infrastructure Grants Set To Boost Housing Availability
Friday, 18 November 2022, 9:16 am | Tauranga City Council
Two Government Infrastructure Acceleration Fund grants announced today will help to address Tauranga’s significant housing deficit. Tauranga City Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley says the grants totaling $148 million, announced by Housing Minister ... More >>
New Home And Chapter For Precious Papers Detailing Tauranga’s Rich Past
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 3:12 pm | Tauranga City Council
Pages etched with Tauranga’s rich history have a new home and are again available for people to view, thanks to a partnership between The Elms Foundation and Tauranga City Libraries’ heritage and research team. The partnership means over 700 historical ... More >>
Proposed Governance Structure For Civic Redevelopment Projects To Be Considered
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 5:18 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council is proposing that a formal governance structure be established to ensure the redevelopment of the civic precinct in Tauranga’s city centre provides the desired community outcomes. The once-in-a-generation project will see our city’s ... More >>
New Year’s Eve: Free, Family-friendly Community Celebrations Are Back
Monday, 14 November 2022, 9:51 am | Tauranga City Council
Grab your whānau, a picnic blanket and your dancing shoes and head to one of five community New Year’s Eve celebrations taking place across Tauranga on Saturday, 31 December. The family-friendly events will be held at Greerton, Tauranga City Centre, ... More >>
Community Input Sought For New Pāpāmoa Shared Pathway
Friday, 11 November 2022, 5:05 pm | Tauranga City Council
Construction of a shared pathway along the Pāpāmoa Coastal Reserve will begin in autumn next year, and the community is encouraged to share their feedback on its final design. Tauranga City Council Senior Project Manager, Ana Hancock, says the ... More >>
Tauranga's Waterfront Lights Up For Summer
Friday, 11 November 2022, 10:51 am | Tauranga City Council
Summer is whānau time. Bright, hot days and long, balmy nights. Visitors from out of town, friends from around the corner. Time to create some new memories. While it may not be summer just yet, people of all ages have already been discovering the ... More >>
Mauao Reopened
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 7:50 pm | Tauranga City Council
Mauao is now open following today's closure, which was due to an incident on the maunga (mountain) this morning. Thanks to the community for its understanding and patience. More >>
Advisory Group To Oversee Future Performance Of Wastewater Pipeline
Monday, 7 November 2022, 1:28 pm | Tauranga City Council
A new advisory group will ensure the Matapihi community has direct input into the future performance of the Southern Pipeline, which carries wastewater from the city across the Tauranga Harbour to the Te Maunga treatment plant. A Memorandum of Understanding ... More >>
Lifting Each Other Up By Creating A More Inclusive And Accessible Tauranga
Monday, 7 November 2022, 11:50 am | Tauranga City Council
Growing up in Rotorua as the oldest of five siblings, Nick Chester has always had a passion for equality and fairness. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/3ec46c87f5b5d28fece0.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> Nick Chester and Brent Esykens ... More >>
Mahi Continues On Future Of Tauranga Racecourse Reserve
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 11:07 am | Tauranga City Council
Issues raised by the community on the future of the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve have prompted Tauranga City Council to delay hearing submissions until early 2023. The main issues requiring clarification include sites for a potential relocation ... More >>
Brightening Up Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka
Friday, 14 October 2022, 12:36 pm | Tauranga City Council
What was once a wall in need of a refresh is now bursting with colour and significance to the park it looks over. As part of an initiative to bring a new, vibrant experience and feel to the area, Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka, an urban park in Mount Maunganui, ... More >>
Historic Stained-Glass Artwork On Display
Thursday, 6 October 2022, 1:07 pm | Tauranga City Council
If you’re heading into Tauranga’s central library at He Puna Manawa on Devonport Road these school holidays, come and check out the stained-glass panels on display that have a rich history. Stained-glass from the original 1930s art deco library ... More >>
Exciting Changes To Tauranga Sports And Recreation Facilities Kick Off
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:17 pm | Tauranga City Council
Three of Tauranga’s main reserves - Baypark, Blake Park and Tauranga Domains – are in line for some exciting changes that could see them become world-class facilities over time. Tauranga City Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley says high level masterplans ... More >>
Community Continues To Benefit From Council Controlled Organisations
Tuesday, 4 October 2022, 1:05 pm | Tauranga City Council
From enjoying a dip at Baywave and soaking at the Mount Hot Pools, to admiring art and feasting at foodie events, Tauranga locals and visitors are benefitting from what the city’s Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) have on offer. The 2021/22 ... More >>
