8:20am Thursday 25 Feb, 2021
Two councils have approved a plan change to end human habitation in the area of Matata devastated by a debris flow in 2005 – the only question... Read More
12:00pm Sunday 07 Feb, 2021
Rotorua Lakes Council security patrols are set to continue as safety in the city remains a key priority. Intermediate and longer-term actions are also... Read More
11:45am Tuesday 05 Jan, 2021
Vaping in the library, an “alleged over-familiar conversation” with a female staff member and aggressive behaviour were among reasons people... Read More
8:20am Friday 18 Dec, 2020
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has voted to adopt the Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaws 2020. In a statement released overnight, Council says... Read More
6:40am Wednesday 09 Dec, 2020
Experienced and balanced elected members, competent staff motivated to serve the public, and strong iwi partnerships are three areas highlighted... Read More
9:10am Friday 04 Dec, 2020
The number of light electric vehicles registered in the Bay of Plenty region continues to grow with 647 on the roads at the end of 2019. The latest... Read More
6:30am Thursday 03 Dec, 2020
Jennifer Sandison scrimped, saved and "sacrificed a lot" to get on the property ladder. When she finally found her home, she fell in love... Read More
10:45am Wednesday 02 Dec, 2020
Learnings from the past coupled with modern technology are helping to ensure the region’s flood team can react quickly in an emergency. The Bay... Read More
3:14pm Wednesday 25 Nov, 2020
A decision to add kerb extensions, a pedestrian crossing and signs to a main Rotorua connector road could see the Rotorua Lakes Council defending itself... Read More
3:00pm Friday 20 Nov, 2020
Rotorua's council wants your thoughts on a new concept plan for the redevelopment of Waitōharuru - Tarawera Landing. The Rotorua Lakes Council,... Read More
10:59am Tuesday 17 Nov, 2020
Plans to upgrade and improve Amohau St and State Highway 30A have been revealed by the NZ Transport Agency and will "...focus on improving access... Read More
6:34am Tuesday 17 Nov, 2020
Bay of Plenty local government organisations shelled out more than $7.4 million on communications and public relations last year - with the Tauranga... Read More
11:36am Friday 13 Nov, 2020
A bylaw policing sex work in Rotorua will likely be revoked by the end of the month, following a decision made at a council committee meeting. On Thursday,... Read More
2:57pm Tuesday 10 Nov, 2020
The owners of around 450 properties at Lake Tarawera will be up for a $33,000 bill if the council decides to go ahead with a plan to connect... Read More
5:43pm Sunday 08 Nov, 2020
The Rotorua Lakes Council failed 43 per cent of its key performance targets in the last financial year, but the council says much of that is due to the... Read More