Latest news for Bethlehem

The Bethlehem ward sits between the Wairoa River to the west, and State highway 29 to the east. It borders Matua/Ōtūmoetai, Tauriko, and Te Papa wards.

16 May 2025

Slam dunk! New indoor courts a hit with the community

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.

16 May 2025

Applications open for Council-Controlled Organisations board vacancies

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

16 May 2025

Be Bright, Be Safe, Be Seen – it's your time to shine this winter!

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.

14 May 2025

Project Hip Hop - empowering young dancers to take the stage

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

13 May 2025

Tauranga aged care residence trials reusable incontinence products to reduce landfill waste

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.

12 May 2025

Mayor thanks community for feedback

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale thanks the people of Tauranga Moana for providing feedback on two important topics: the draft Annual Plan 2025/26 and Local Water Done Well.

9 May 2025

Marine Precinct – time to focus on the future

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it’s time to draw a line in the sand and focus on how the Tauranga community can benefit from future development plans for the city’s Marine Precinct site.

8 May 2025

Get RED-y. Make sure your dog details are up to date

A lot can change in a year - you could have moved house, got a new phone number or email address, or even landed a new job.

8 May 2025

Helmet surprise for Tauranga students

Five Tauranga school students received a huge surprise when they were presented with their winning helmets as part of Travel Safe’s ‘Design Your Own Helmet’ competition, while filming a video about the importance of wearing one.

7 May 2025

New Tauranga indoor courts to open, just in time for winter

Four new indoor courts will open this week in Tauranga city centre, providing the community with much-needed space for sport and recreation as the city continues to grow.

2 May 2025

Winners of the 2025 Tauranga Museum LEGO competition have been crowned

Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular was on hand to award top honours to the most imaginative little (and not so little) LEGO masters in town.

2 May 2025

Tauranga gearing up to host the national Festival of Disability Sport

A high energy sporting event bringing together physically disabled athletes from across the country is returning to Tauranga next week – and will feature some special guests.

Who's representing Bethlehem?

Kevin Schuler

Kevin (Herb) Schuler

Bethlehem Ward Councillor
027 329 1507
kevin.schuler@tauranga.govt.nz

Mahe Drysdale

Mahé Drysdale

Mayor of Tauranga
07 577 7000
mayor@tauranga.govt.nz

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