Latest news for Pāpāmoa

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.

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.

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

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.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional venue experiences; the visual arts and creative sector; or sustainability growing the Bay of Plenty's visitor economy?

If you cycle, walk or scoot, keep an eye out for pop-up checkpoints along main cycle routes over the next two weeks, reminding you to shine brightly in the upcoming darker months to stay safe.

Project Youth Hip Hop Dance Competition returns to Mercury Arena Baypark this King’s Birthday Weekend.

In a first for a New Zealand aged-care facility, Pacific Coast Village in Pāpāmoa is trialling an innovative way to reduce the amount of incontinence products it sends to landfill.