Latest from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Street racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocates

Community leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.

Rotorua's Cyclone Gabrielle repair bill set to rise

Combined estimates from councils bring the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle to over $16m.

Western Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20m

Tauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.

Revealed: More than $44k paid out to council staff in ACC claims

Soft tissue injuries are by far the most common ailment affecting Rotorua council staff.

Revealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplace

Working from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.

Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies

More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.

Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies

Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.

Opinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long run

OPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.

All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.