https://https%3a%2f%2fnewsbeat.tauranga.govt.nzRSS documenthttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16173/council-continues-to-deliver-on-commitment-to-prudent-financial-management “Since being elected, we have prioritised getting the best value from every ratepayer dollar spent – reducing costs while continuing to deliver for our community.”  Tauranga City Council adopted its 2025/26 Annual Report at last week's Council meeting, marking the halfway point of the current Council term and highlighting progress on major infrastructure, community facilities and city ...]]>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:37:47 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16173/council-continues-to-deliver-on-commitment-to-prudent-financial-managementhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16169/start-lists-for-world-triathlon-cup-tauranga-released Don’t jump to giddy conclusions just yet. But do get thoroughly excited about start lists that ooze  quality and maximum quantity following release overnight for next month’s World Triathlon Cup Tauranga , the first leg of the city’s triple crown of World Triathlon events culminating in the global governing body’s showcase T50 Triathlon World Tour Grand Final in 2028. Reigning Olympic ...]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:33:12 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16169/start-lists-for-world-triathlon-cup-tauranga-releasedhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16168/interim-chief-executive-appointed The appointment was made at Wednesday’s Council meeting and follows Marty Grenfell’s resignation as Chief Executive on 29 September 2026. Mr Green was subsequently appointed Acting Chief Executive from 2 October until 26 October. Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the appointment will provide stability and continuity while Council undertakes the recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive. “Gareth ...]]>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:50:31 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16168/interim-chief-executive-appointedhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16166/tauranga-city-council-confirms-date-for-m%c4%81ori-ward-poll Tauranga voters will decide the future of Te Awanui Māori Ward in a binding poll on 23 March 2027, following a Council decision this week to confirm the poll date. The poll will ask voters whether Te Awanui Māori Ward should be retained or removed for future Tauranga City Council elections. Council’s June 2026 decision to retain the Māori ward triggered a binding poll under current ...]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:11:38 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16166/tauranga-city-council-confirms-date-for-m%c4%81ori-ward-pollhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16165/worlds-best-hip-hop-dancers-coming-to-tauranga It’s a major moment for Tauranga. The internationally recognised championship is typically held in Europe, only ever coming to Oceania when Brisbane hosted in 2011. Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular says bringing an event of this calibre to Tauranga is incredibly exciting.  “Hosting a world championship event in Tauranga is a fantastic vote of confidence in our city as an international venue and ...]]>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:33 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16165/worlds-best-hip-hop-dancers-coming-to-taurangahttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16157/keep-calm-weve-got-this-mowed The annual growth spurt of the city's more than 10 million m² of greenery results in a lot more mowing, weeding, and garden maintenance work, usually from September through February.  The team has a plan in place, but there will be places around the city that may look a bit more overgrown than usual.  “Nature is putting in some overtime right now and we’re working hard to keep pace,” says ...]]>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:59:18 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16157/keep-calm-weve-got-this-mowedhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16155/labour-weekend-events-bring-visitors-and-vibrancy The Classic by HoopNation  Starting Friday and running across the whole weekend, Tauranga will host New Zealand's biggest basketball event – The Classic. HoopNation co-founder Paul Berridge says while its roots began in Whanganui in 2011, The Classic has called Tauranga home for over ten years.    “It’s grown with the city. This year, 317 teams are coming from all over New Zealand and ...]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:59:24 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16155/labour-weekend-events-bring-visitors-and-vibrancyhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16152/he-puna-manawa-opens-its-doors A little drizzle did little to dampen the mood as mana whenua, Council representatives, project partners and members of the community gathered at Te Manawataki o Te Papa to celebrate the opening of the library and community hub. Otamataha Trust Chair Puhirake Ihaka says the opening marks an important moment for Tauranga. “Today we stand in a place with a long history of people gathering, ...]]>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:27:37 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16152/he-puna-manawa-opens-its-doorshttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16151/update-on-chapel-street-incident People are asked to avoid the area from 1pm and take the alternative route through Brookfield. The road will be closed from the SH2 intersection, near the Harbour Bridge, through to Maxwells Road. Access to Bay Central Shopping Centre will be via Pitt Street, off Marsh Street. The operation is expected to take several hours. Updates on timings will be provided as more detail becomes ...]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:32:09 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16151/update-on-chapel-street-incidenthttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16142/tauranga-city-council-confirms-acting-chief-executive Council will commence a recruitment process to appoint a permanent Chief Executive.   The Mayor and Councillors will consider next steps for the appointment process during a Public Excluded session at the Council meeting on 20 October 2026.     ]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:59:24 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/16142/tauranga-city-council-confirms-acting-chief-executive