Latest from Tauranga City Council

'Godsend': New interchange to offer 35-minute Pāpāmoa East - Rotorua commute

The project is expected to be finished in early 2026.

Full investigation after gas main stuck in Tauranga

The road was closed for a couple of hours and residents had to stay inside.

'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future

"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."

Tenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor

'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'

'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17m

A business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".

'Spectacular' new artwork breathes life into former bus shelter

Shelter has been at the centre of a spate of anti-social behaviour in recent months.

Plan to support growth of Ōtūmoetai Peninsula ready for public feedback

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'Suspicious item' that sparked road closures no threat to safety - police

Early report said there was a possibility an improvised explosive device had been found.

$17.2m deal: Kāinga Ora buys seven elder housing villages

State housing provider to spend $32.4 million on redevelopments, upgrades

'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines

A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.

Walkways to close for planned tree removal

The removal will cause the closure of walkways and the overbridge.

Rates: Let's be fair Tauranga

We're asking for your feedback on changes we're proposing to our 2021-31 Long-term Plan.

Sulphur Point car park used to house people isolating with Covid-19

The campervans are intended for people who cannot safely isolate at another address.

Death threats from schoolboys: Bus drivers may boycott notorious stop

Racial abuse from schoolchildren has left some drivers in tears.

'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'

"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."

Tauranga council's new voting system set for 2024

The make-up of the city's future elected council has been confirmed.