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Dog Reunited With Owner After Months Apart, Thanks To Animal Services

Friday, 12 September 2025, 11:51 am | Tauranga City Council

Despite the long separation, the microchip proved crucial in reuniting him with his owner. The team was able to contact the owner using the current details linked to the chip, resulting in an emotional reunion after nearly nine months apart. More >>

Tauranga Celebrates Advanced Welcoming Community Status During Welcoming Week

Monday, 8 September 2025, 12:27 pm | Tauranga City Council

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says achieving advanced accreditation through Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities programme is a significant milestone for the city. More >>

Give Back Games: AIMS Athletes Make A Difference In Tauranga

Friday, 5 September 2025, 5:40 pm | Tauranga City Council

This year’s participating schools came from all over New Zealand, with some schools making the Give Back Games activities part of their annual AIMS experience. One returning school, St Andrew’s College from Christchurch, has taken part in the coastal clean-up ... More >>

Council Seeks Feedback On City Centre Streets

Monday, 1 September 2025, 5:16 pm | Tauranga City Council

Urban Centres Development Manager Emily McLean says some of these streets are 30 years old and no longer meeting the needs of a modern city centre. More >>

Get Ride Ready This Motorcycle Awareness Month

Thursday, 28 August 2025, 1:26 pm | Tauranga City Council

Te Awanui Ward Councillor Hēmi Rolleston, who himself rides a motor scooter, says with over half of New Zealand’s riders taking to the roads in September, it’s an opportune time to raise awareness of the importance of staying safe. More >>

Cameron Road Upgrade Back On Track

Tuesday, 26 August 2025, 4:41 pm | Tauranga City Council

A unanimous decision was made to commit to delivering the project and to go out to the community for their feedback on the revised concept design. More >>

Pāpāmoa East Interchange – Eastbound Off-Ramp Opens For Public Use

Monday, 25 August 2025, 2:26 pm | Tauranga City Council

The new off-ramp will provide access to Pāpāmoa East from the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road, while construction of the wider interchange continues before it fully opens next year. More >>

Tauranga Prepares To Host The Biggest Ever Zespri AIMS Games

Monday, 25 August 2025, 11:13 am | Tauranga City Council

To support athletes and supporters to get to their games, Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council are providing a free loop bus service between Mount Hot Pools and Gordon Spratt Reserve. More >>

Tauranga Gears Up To Host Biggest-Ever Zespri AIMS Games - Celebrating Rangatahi, Sport And Positive Vibes

Thursday, 21 August 2025, 3:54 pm | Tauranga City Council

Last year’s tournament generated $8.78 million for Tauranga’s economy. There were over 26,000 unique attendees, generating 79,201 visitor nights. More >>

Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road - Night Closures For Pāpāmoa East Interchange Construction

Monday, 18 August 2025, 9:46 am | Tauranga City Council

To ensure people's safety during this work, the TEL TR / State Highway 2 will be closed for four nights, from Tuesday, 19 August, to Friday night, 22 August 2025. Traffic in both directions will be diverted via Te Puke Highway, between 8pm and More >>

Council Commits To Developing Joint Water Services Delivery Model

Friday, 15 August 2025, 6:56 pm | Tauranga City Council

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council was named as Council’s preferred partner for this multi-Council CCO, with conditional approval also given for the involvement of the Thames Coromandel District Council. More >>

Multiple Breaches Of Tauranga Liquor Store Sales To Underage Teenagers

Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 1:09 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council Alcohol Licensing Team Leader Sam Kemp says alarmingly, eight of these establishments sold alcohol without verifying the purchaser’s age or requesting any form of identification. More >>

Bay Of Plenty Students Lead The Way For Rail Safety Week 2025

Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:33 pm | Tauranga City Council

In the video, students showcase how to use the different real-life crossings found across the region, including those with bells, flashing lights and gates, those that rely on your eyes and ears, fenced maze crossings, and others that are a straight ... More >>

Tauranga City Council Supports Progress Towards A Water Services CCO, Will Deliver Water Services In-house For Now

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 5:57 pm | Tauranga City Council

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says Tauranga City Council has invested well in its water services, so is in a good position to continue to deliver quality services through an in-house model until an intention is confirmed to form a CCO. More >>

Council Confirms Parking Permit For Tauranga City Centre Fringe

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 12:42 pm | Tauranga City Council

The permit pricing is set at $150 per month, $750 for six months, or $1,500 for a full year. Residents within the city centre fringe paid zone are eligible for an 80% discount on a one-year permit, bringing the total cost to $300. Resident discounts ... More >>

Tauranga To Host The World’s Top Triathlons

Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 10:13 am | Tauranga City Council

These events will bring thousands of elite athletes, support crews, and spectators to our shores, with international broadcast coverage reaching millions more – showcasing our stunning landscapes, active lifestyles, and helping position Tauranga as a vibrant, ... More >>

Chatham Islanders Get Taste Of Mount Maunganui Emergency Scenario

Monday, 4 August 2025, 12:09 pm | Tauranga City Council

Through a headset, users experience the predicted impacts of an earthquake and tsunami on the Mount Maunganui coastline. The 10-minute scenario asks you to make decisions in response to what happens around you. More >>

Funding Awarded To Six Local Waste-Reduction And Sustainability Initiatives

Monday, 4 August 2025, 10:37 am | Tauranga City Council

The annual fund is sourced from the Waste Levy, provided to councils by the Ministry for the Environment for waste minimisation education, and does not impose additional costs on general rates. More >>

New Non-Fluoridated Community Water Source In Pāpāmoa

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 10:54 am | Tauranga City Council

At the Ministry of Health’s direction, Tauranga City's water supply has been fluoridated since October 2024. In response to community interest, the Council asked staff to explore accessible and affordable alternatives for those who prefer non-fluoridated ... More >>

Bridge Beams For Pāpāmoa East Interchange Will Be Lifted Into Place In August

Friday, 25 July 2025, 11:58 am | Tauranga City Council

“The interchange is a vital connection that will ease the daily commute for thousands of local residents. It will significantly reduce travel times for people in our community, whether they’re on the road for work, errands or leisure. The improved accessibility ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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