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Commemorate Te Tiriti O Waitangi - Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Dawn Service, Friday, 6 February 2026
Friday, 30 January 2026, 5:52 pm | Tauranga City Council
People are advised to arrive early, dress warmly, and bring a blanket or low camping chair to sit on. More >>
FISHER To Proceed With Sensitivity This Weekend
Friday, 30 January 2026, 11:29 am | Tauranga City Council
With more than 20,000 people expected to attend FISHER, roads will be busier than usual, and event-related road closures and parking restrictions will be in place around Bay Oval on Saturday, 31 January. More >>
Updated Tsunami Evacuation Points – Mount Drury And Blake Park
Friday, 30 January 2026, 9:55 am | Tauranga City Council
An earthquake is the first warning that a tsunami might be on the way. Do not wait for official warnings to evacuate. If an earthquake is long or strong, get gone. Move quickly to higher ground or as far from the coastline as possible. More >>
Mangatawa Evacuation - Final Update
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 8:44 pm | Tauranga City Council
As there was a risk to life and property the evacuation order was made early this afternoon. More >>
Cordoned Area At Mount Maunganui
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 6:42 pm | Tauranga City Council
The purpose of the cordon is to manage risk to the public, enable police recovery operations on site and manage public access to ensure security and sensitivity. More >>
Mangatawa Evacuation Update
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 2:34 pm | Tauranga City Council
Around 150 people from 30 properties were evacuated to Baypark following a slip causing a risk to life and property after last week’s heavy rain. More >>
Mangatawa Evacuation
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 12:44 pm | Tauranga City Council
After last week’s heavy rainfall, a slip has occurred near a watermain pipe to the reservoir above the Marae, which has the potential to break should the land subside further. More >>
Community Invited To Gather In Aroha After Tauranga Landslides
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:26 am | Tauranga City Council
A community gathering — He Rau Aroha – The many branches of compassion — will take place from 7pm on Thursday, 29 January at Coronation Park in Mount Maunganui, providing a space for quiet connection, shared grief, and peaceful reflection. More >>
Night Closures For Pāpāmoa East Interchange Construction
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:22 am | Tauranga City Council
The construction of the Pāpāmoa East interchange is at the final stage and it is anticipated to open in late March 2026. More >>
Rāhui In Place At Mount Maunganui
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 5:41 pm | Tauranga City Council
The Rāhui applies to the cordoned area: Waikorire side: From Leinster Avenue to Mauao, and Hīnekite side: From Commons Avenue to Mauao. More >>
Statement From Tauranga Emergency Operations Centre
Monday, 26 January 2026, 4:36 pm | Tauranga City Council
To clarify, the comments made by Tauranga City Council Chief Executive were related to information recorded within Tauranga City Council’s EOC, which did not receive a call from Fire and Emergency New Zealand. More >>
Mount Maunganui Residents Advised Blake Park Is Tsunami Safe Location
Monday, 26 January 2026, 1:34 pm | Tauranga City Council
An earthquake is the first warning that a tsunami might be on the way. Do not wait for official warnings to evacuate. If an earthquake is long or strong, get gone. More >>
Community Mourns As Mauao Landslide Enters Recovery Phase
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 4:52 pm | Tauranga City Council
The mayor has requested flags around the city to be flown at half mast, out of respect for all those impacted and affected by this tragedy. More >>
Independent Review Of Mauao Landslide
Friday, 23 January 2026, 7:23 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the scope of the review; the appropriate expertise to lead the work involved; and timeframe for the delivery of findings are currently being worked through. More >>
Public Advised To Treat All Stormwater As Contaminated
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 3:55 pm | Tauranga City Council
Due to widespread inundation, many wastewater handling locations across the city overflowed, increasing the risk of contamination in areas where stormwater is present. More >>
Mount Maunganui Landslide
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 12:16 pm | Tauranga City Council
The campground is closed until further notice. Campground staff will be in touch directly with customers regarding their bookings shortly. More >>
Mauao Fully Closed Due To Large Slips
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 9:12 am | Tauranga City Council
The public is strongly advised not to enter Mauao or attempt to bypass fencing or barriers. Please respect all signs and closures, as these measures are in place for your safety. More >>
Tauranga City Council Activates Emergency Operations Centre
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 1:14 pm | Tauranga City Council
An Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) has been issued, and Tauranga City Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as a precaution. More >>
Secure The Splash: Keep Kids Safe Around The Pool This Summer
Monday, 12 January 2026, 1:40 pm | Tauranga City Council
There are no water restrictions in place in Tauranga this summer, but Council encourages the community to continue making wise choices about using water. More >>
Hairini Slip Lane Trial Extended
Monday, 12 January 2026, 11:58 am | Tauranga City Council
The trial was initially proposed from 20 October 2025 to 20 January 2026 but has been extended to March 2026 to await further decision-making on the future of the trial. More >>
