Tauranga City Centre Transformation

A significant historic site in Tauranga city centre is set to be restored, ensuring long-term preservation while improving public access.

Eight Tauranga liquor stores have been found selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds following a recent controlled purchase operation led by Tauranga City Council.

This April, Tauranga will once again come alive with the sounds of jazz as the Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival returns.

Tauranga City Council elected members confirmed yesterday that the access restrictions on Links Avenue will remain in place with reduced hours, reflecting strong community support while allowing greater access.

Tauranga City Council has adopted changes to the City Plan to enable the development of housing at Tauriko West – the city’s next new community, providing up to 4000 new homes.

Tauranga’s vibrant cultural calendar is in full swing, with a series of events bringing communities together to celebrate culture and connection.

Nominations for candidates to fill Tauranga City Council's vacant Te Awanui Māori Ward seat have now closed, ahead of the by-election to be held next month.

After campaigning for over four years, Welcome Bay residents Tina Neville and Sonia Anderson are thrilled three automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed in the area.

A section of the Motukauri track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week. The closure will take place from 8am-4pm, Wednesday, 5 March to Friday, 7 March. These dates are subject to weather conditions.