Tauranga City Council - Latest News [Page 8]
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 >>
Super Sport Saturday In Tauranga
Monday, 12 January 2026, 9:57 am | Tauranga City Council
In 2025, Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport delivered a major boost for Tauranga generating more than 5,000 visitor nights and close to $1 million in visitor spend across the city. More >>
Community New Year's Eve Celebrations Cancelled
Monday, 29 December 2025, 3:14 pm | Tauranga City Council
Weather reports indicate significant rain bands and strong wind gusts during event set-up, with conditions highly likely to continue into Wednesday. More >>
Tauranga Community New Year's Eve Celebrations Return
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 2:59 pm | Tauranga City Council
Designed as fun, inclusive events for all ages, the celebrations are the perfect excuse to pack a picnic, gather the whānau and head along to enjoy live entertainment, activities and relaxed community vibes. More >>
Tauranga And Western Bay Tick Off Key Water Decisions
Monday, 22 December 2025, 9:20 am | Tauranga City Council
A final decision on the future of water services for our sub-region is expected in early-April 2026, subject to positive due diligence findings. More >>
Enjoy A Festive Fortnight Of Free Off-Street Parking
Thursday, 18 December 2025, 12:16 pm | Tauranga City Council
Parking data from the last week of 2024 shows off-street parking demand dropped by over 60% when compared to other weeks in summer. More >>
Significant Decisions Ahead As Council Looks To Trim 2026/27 Rates Increase
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 3:09 pm | Tauranga City Council
A report received at yesterday’s Council meeting set out options for reducing a preliminary estimated average rates increase of 13% for the next financial year, which is higher than the 10.4% increase forecast in the 2024-34 Long-term Plan. More >>
Council Confirms Support For Mount Maunganui College 50-Metre Training Pool
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 1:06 pm | Tauranga City Council
Council will provide a $4.945 million (plus GST), 10-year loan-funded operational grant for pool construction, and an annual operational grant of up to $340,000 (plus GST) to meet the extra cost of providing community access to the pool. More >>
Good Times Don’t Need Fines This Holiday Season
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 10:25 am | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council is again working alongside New Zealand Police to reduce alcohol harm and make sure our community enjoys a safe, family-friendly holiday season. More >>
Council Confirms Transparent Funding Approach For Te Manawataki O Te Papa
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 7:50 pm | Tauranga City Council
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the decision was about keeping the funding approach simple, clear, disciplined and easy for the community to understand. More >>
