Latest from Tauranga City Council
'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay Oval
Seven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.
'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dying
Funeral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.
What's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserve
Tauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.
Council to alter Tauriko road layout after confusion and 'chaos'
The Taurikura Drive roundabout layout will be simplified for easier navigation.
Speedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend lease
The council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.
Tauranga residents protest 5G tower plan
Connexa's new sites aim to improve Tauranga's mobile network with 4G and 5G.
'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Tauranga council cuts $9.85m in costs to shave 2.1% off rates rise
Recycling bins in public spaces are among services cut to achieve this.
'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boost
The Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.
'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from development
About 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.
'Woefully inadequate': Sportsground has six toilets for 4000 people
A request for funding to ease toilet troubles at netball courts prompts debate.
Why this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founder
The competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.
Water restored after early morning main break
Traffic management is in place; expect delays while the site is cleaned up.
Tauranga Council may cut 100+ roles to save costs, says deputy mayor
Jen Scoular says the council wants to make sure it delivers better value for ratepayers.
'Traffic volumes increasing': Major road upgrade set for Tauriko
Work on Taurikura Drive starts May 26, 2025, lasting up to 12 months.
Protesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hike
About 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.
'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closure
Tauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.
'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase
Organisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.
Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet
Mahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.
‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates rise
The mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings.
Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.
New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day
The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.
Inside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not own
Chief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'.
New councillor aims to prove value of Māori ward
Hemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.
Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges
David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.
What caused a 5m-deep tomo to open beside a Pāpāmoa footpath
The sinkhole opened on Golden Sands Drive on Thursday opposite a school.
'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businesses
Business owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.