Tauranga City Council commits to transformational change following Mauao Landslide Review

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says today's decision by the Government not to progress any Head Start proposals at this stage is disappointing, but he remains committed to pursuing much-needed local government reform.

Tauranga City Council will explore options for delivery and governance of the services and functions of the Tauranga Airport and community assets (including those currently owned and managed by Bay Venues Limited on behalf of Tauranga City Council) in the future.

Tauranga Council has today approved the governance arrangements that will guide an organisational improvement programme arising from the findings and recommendations of the external review into the Mauao landslide.

Tauranga City Council will consider the proposed Organisational Response Programme Plan, outlining actions in response to recommendations from Hon Paul Davison KSO KC's Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park landslide review, on 22 September 2026.

Tauranga City Council will consider a proposal on Tuesday 22 September to continue investigating future ownership, governance and delivery arrangements for Tauranga Airport.

Night works to complete the final road resurfacing and line marking on Bureta Road as part of the Ngatai/Bureta Road intersection safety improvements project will start on Sunday 20 September.

The Welcome Bay community is being invited to help shape the next stage of proposed transport improvements for Welcome Bay Road following changes made in response to public feedback.

The 2026 Zespri AIMS Games has concluded in Tauranga after an exhilarating week of competition involving more than 14,500 rangatahi.

Young people across Tauranga with ideas to address local climate challenges are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Youth Climate Action Fund.