Latest news for Mount Maunganui

Tauranga City Council unanimously adopted its Annual Plan 2025/2026 yesterday – the first for the Council elected in July last year– and one that aims to balance investing in Tauranga’s future with affordability.

The Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this month, formalising the ongoing joint administration of the Mauao Historic Reserve.

Our new administration building in the city centre was officially opened on Monday, 23 June by Mayor Mahé Drysdale.

Get ready for a memorable season as four of the world’s most iconic cricketing nations - Australia, England, the West Indies, and South Africa- head to Tauranga’s Bay Oval for a thrilling summer of international cricket.

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An annual Filipino basketball tournament will this weekend bring together hundreds of players and spectators, as Tauranga plays host to a passionate celebration of culture - both on and off the court.

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), previously scheduled for earlier in June, will now take place on Wednesday, 25 June, 6.30am to 4pm.

The people of Tauranga are invited to register for the official opening and a guided tour of Tauranga City Council’s new administration building on Monday, 23 June.

The 2025 Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport has once again proven itself to be a standout event on Tauranga’s annual sporting calendar.

Tauranga City Council will soon begin work to improve the experience for users of the Marine Parade coastal pathway by sandblasting directional arrows onto the surface.

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), previously scheduled for Tuesday, 10 June, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Work will soon begin at Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve to improve safety and accessibility and protect its cultural significance, with upgrades planned for the perimeter pathway and historic caves starting the week of Monday, 9 June.