Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors yesterday settled on an average rate increase of 9.9 percent to support the city’s Annual Plan 2025/2026 – just over two percent less than the increase consulted on in April.

Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors have voted to support the development of a 50-metre outdoor training pool at Mount Maunganui College and to keep the Ōtūmoetai Swimming Pool up and running.

A partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track) will take place on Wednesday, 4 June, from 6.30am to 4pm.

With community feedback on board, Tauranga City Council’s Elected Members are this week considering how the Council should prioritise investment and reduce costs in next year’s annual plan.

The community is invited to have its say on the future of Mercury Baypark Stadium and whether it supports the continuation of speedway activity on the site, with public consultation now underway.

Tauranga’s newest sports facility is set to host its first national tournament - and it’s a slam dunk for local basketball fans.

Tauranga City Council’s commitment to creating inclusive, well-designed community spaces has been recognised on the national stage.

Water has been restored to houses on Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui.

Practicing responding to an emergency with neighbours at a Community Emergency Hub has been described as beneficial by participants.

Tauranga is proving itself a leader in parks and recreation, taking home multiple honours at the Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards.

A project to futureproof a well-used route in Tauriko will ensure it meets traffic demands over the coming years as commercial, industrial and residential expansion takes shape in the area.

Tauranga City’s newest indoor courts have been a hive of activity this week, with over 3,000 people testing out the new facility at an Open Day last Saturday before it officially opened for use on Monday.