Latest news for Arataki

A burst of colour and creativity now greets pedestrians in Arataki, after the unveiling of stunning student artwork at the newly upgraded alleyway between Leander Street and Farm Street.

HEB Construction and Beca are teaming up with Tauranga City Council to deliver the Fifteenth Avenue to Welcome Bay roading improvements, kicking off pre-works this month with investigations on the Hairini Bridge.

Tauranga City Council confirms its Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) has been formally accepted by the Department of Internal Affairs.

Householders can dispose of rainbow play sand affected by the public recall at Te Maunga Transfer Station, Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui. Please view the article for full guidance.

This holiday season unwraps with the turning on of the Christmas lights at Masonic Park on Friday 21 November.

Tauranga City Council has established an Elected Member Working Group to help guide the city’s transition to a new multi-council Water Organisation (WO), planned to be in place by 1 July 2027.

Tauranga City Council acknowledges recent concerns raised by the Pāpāmoa Residents and Ratepayers Association (PRRA) about planned road resurfacing in Pāpāmoa, which includes changing some streets from asphalt to chipseal.

In response to fireworks being let off on Mauao over multiple nights this week, a full overnight closure will be in place for the next three evenings to protect the maunga and ensure public safety.

Reducing disruption on Tauranga’s roads during major roading and waters construction is high on the agenda for Tauranga City Council, with a range of improvements designed to move more people, not just more cars.

Tauranga City Council has adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report, marking a year of significant transition and a renewed focus on delivering value for ratepayers.

The ultimate summer showdown is back, with the Tauranga Moana Manu Champs set to make a splash at the city’s waterfront on Saturday 13 December.

As the unofficial start of summer, Labour Weekend is all about soaking up the longer evenings, connecting with friends and whānau, and making the most of everything Tauranga has to offer.