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Mauao Motukauri Track Temporarily Closed

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 9:31 am | Tauranga City Council

If you’re climbing to Te Tihi o Mauao (the summit of Mauao), please use the Waikorire or Oruahine track. Te Ara Tūtanga (the base track) will remain open throughout. More >>

Tauranga Alcohol Compliance Operation Shows Significant Improvement

Friday, 5 December 2025, 1:31 pm | Tauranga City Council

The operation was carried out on Sunday, 30 November, by the Tauranga City Council Alcohol Licensing team, Western Bay of Plenty Police, and a representative from the Medical Officer of Health. More >>

Over 1,000 Students March For Road Safety In Orange Walk

Friday, 28 November 2025, 1:13 pm | Tauranga City Council

The Orange Walk is a collaborative event organised by Travel Safe on behalf of Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, in partnership with NZ Police and sponsored by TMNZ. More >>

Road Resurfacing Decisions Pave The Way Forward

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 3:22 pm | Tauranga City Council

Approximately $9 million a year is spent on resurfacing 25-30km (4-5%) of Tauranga City’s 630km of local roading network. This essential road maintenance is partly funded (51%) by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>

A New Chapter For Gate Pā Begins!

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 12:15 pm | Tauranga City Council

The Trust – made up of Doug, Rachel Pinn and Ron Scott – will govern the centre on behalf of Gate Pā residents and oversee its management. Their appointment followed a formal selection process. More >>

Proposed Local Government Changes Could Deliver More Efficiencies, Says Mayor Mahé Drysdale

Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 4:18 pm | Tauranga City Council

With RMA and water reforms already underway, now is a good time take a close look at the local government system and consider options to improve and design a fit-for-purpose system, Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says. More >>

No Water Restrictions For Tauranga This Summer

Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 10:42 am | Tauranga City Council

Residents are encouraged to continue making responsible choices, such as watering gardens wisely and regularly checking for leaks, but are now able to complete tasks like residential water blasting. More >>

Council To Press Ahead With Cost-Effective Chipseal

Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 7:17 pm | Tauranga City Council

At a meeting of the Council’s City Future Committee today, the mayor and councillors voted to continue with the chipseal programme after hearing that asphalt would impose large costs on ratepayers and delays would also be costly. More >>

Orange Walk Celebrates Student Road Safety Champions

Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 9:19 am | Tauranga City Council

Travel Safe is a team within Tauranga City Council that delivers road safety education across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty. More >>

Student Art Transforms Arataki Alleyway Into A Vibrant Walkway

Monday, 24 November 2025, 11:58 am | Tauranga City Council

Arataki Ward Councillor Rick Curach attended the celebration and describes the artwork as a testament to the power of community collaboration. More >>

Fifteenth Avenue To Welcome Bay Pre-Works Ready To Roll

Monday, 24 November 2025, 9:32 am | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council senior project manager Chris Farnsworth says the early contractor involvement model allows for better cost control, improved collaboration, risk reduction, faster delivery, and enhanced quality. More >>

Tauranga City's Water Services Delivery Plan Accepted

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 5:07 pm | Tauranga City Council

The WSDP sets out how Tauranga will manage water supply, wastewater, and stormwater services over the next decade, ensuring long-term safe, reliable, and affordable services for our growing community. More >>

Disposal Of Recalled Coloured Sand Products

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 1:08 pm | Tauranga City Council

They have advised anyone wishing to dispose of the recalled coloured sand products should contact their local council. More >>

Pāpāmoa East Interchange – Night Closures On 19 And 20 November 2025

Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 11:55 am | Tauranga City Council

To enable this work while keeping drivers and construction crew safe, traffic on SH2 will be diverted via the Te Puke Highway between 8pm and 5am each night. More >>

Our City Centre Is Shining Bright This Christmas

Monday, 17 November 2025, 12:10 pm | Tauranga City Council

Enjoy face painting, live performances from the Katikati Mural Town Singers and Fuse Drummers, plus a special visit from Santa himself. More >>

Tauranga City Council Responds To Community Questions About Pāpāmoa Road Resurfacing

Friday, 14 November 2025, 5:37 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council’s Head of Transport Mike Seabourne says progressing with resurfacing works in Pāpāmoa is needed to save money in the long run. More >>

Elected Member Working Group To Lead Tauranga City's Transition Towards Water Services Partnership

Thursday, 13 November 2025, 2:33 pm | Tauranga City Council

The working group will play a key role in overseeing the due diligence process and shaping the future delivery of water services in partnership with Western Bay of Plenty District Council, and potentially other councils in due course. More >>

Tauranga City Council Responds To Community Questions About Pāpāmoa Road Resurfacing

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 4:50 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council’s Head of Transport Mike Seabourne says progressing with resurfacing works in Pāpāmoa is needed to save money in the long run. More >>

Road Resurfacing Night Works On Pyes Pā Road

Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 8:55 am | Tauranga City Council

Between 9pm – 6am on 16 and 17 Nov, a full road closure will be in place between the SH29A roundabout and just prior to the Cheyne Road/Pyes Pā Road intersection. The remaining work will be completed between Tuesday, 18 to Thursday, 27 November. More >>

Full Mauao Night Closures Following Multiple Fireworks Breaches

Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:52 pm | Tauranga City Council

Mauao will be fully closed from 7pm to 5am, starting Friday 7 November until the morning of Monday 10 November 2025. Fencing and signage will be in place at all closure points. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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