Latest news for Mount Maunganui

The Mauao/Mount Maunganui ward includes Mount Maunganui, Omanu, Bayfair, and Matapihi. It includes the iconic geographical feature Mauao.

1 May 2026

Mayor and councillors host ‘Engaging with our People’ events

Tauranga City Council Elected Members are planning a series of events across the city to 'Engage with our People'.

1 May 2026

Councils appoint Joint Committee to oversee new Water Organisation

Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council have established a Joint Committee to guide and support the establishment of the new Water Organisation.

30 April 2026

Oropi Road (Greerton) closure to be lifted overnight

Works to investigate an under-slip on Ōropi Road in Greerton have been completed and the road closure will be lifted by morning on Friday 1 May.

30 April 2026

A city in remembrance: Tauranga marks Anzac Day

Thousands of people gathered across Tauranga in the early hours of the morning for Anzac Day services. Each service carried its own sense of place and story.

30 April 2026

Plans for Tauranga's 2026/27 road resurfacing programme confirmed

A strong focus on safe roads, value for money, and getting work done at the right time will continue for Tauranga City Council’s road resurfacing programme for 2026/27.

21 April 2026

Tauranga to mark Anzac Day 2026 with services across the city

This Saturday, 25 April, Anzac Day commemorations will take place across Tauranga.

21 April 2026

Feedback sought on Cameron Road upgrades

Tauranga communities are invited to give feedback on plans to upgrade Cameron Road from 17th Avenue, near Tauranga Hospital, to Maleme Street by the Tauranga Racecourse.

20 April 2026

Working towards the safe reopening of Mauao

Tauranga City Council and the Mauao Trust have confirmed their joint commitment to restore public access to Mauao, following significant damage caused by recent severe weather and the Mauao Landslide.

20 April 2026

Updated tsunami evacuation maps now available for the Bay of Plenty

From today, updated tsunami evacuation maps are available for those who live, work and spend time in Bay of Plenty coastal areas.

19 April 2026

Weather update - roads reopened

Following the weather event that caused significant wind damage in some areas, all roads have now reopened.

19 April 2026

Weather update - road closures and damage reports

Several roads are closed this morning as Tauranga continues to assess the impacts of a weather event that occurred overnight. Reports of damage are still being received from across the city.

16 April 2026

New cultural gateway connects waterfront and Te Manawataki o Te Papa

As the sun rose over Tauranga Harbour this morning, a new waharoa in Masonic Park was blessed by mana whenua, marking a significant moment in the continued transformation of the city.

Who's representing Mount Maunganui?

Jen Scoular

Jen Scoular

Mount Maunganui Ward Councillor
027 292 5639
jen.scoular@tauranga.govt.nz

Mahe Drysdale

Mahé Drysdale

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

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