﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 05 May 2026 09:20:16 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Newsbeat</title><link>https://https%3a%2f%2fnewsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz</link><atom:link href="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz:443/news-article/mid/24836/ctl/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Barns]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mauao restoration work has begun]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15146/mauao-restoration-work-has-begun</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15146/mauao-faq-tile.jpg" length="78023"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Repair works can now begin in line with agreed cultural, environmental and safety protocols. Restoring access to Motukauri (summit track network) will enable us to work on restoring the maunga. 

 A blessing was held in partnership with Tauranga City Council, the Mauao Trust and Ngā Poutiriao o Mauao, reflecting the shared responsibility and kaitiakitanga of Mauao. This enables re-entry onto ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15146/mauao-restoration-work-has-begun</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15146]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Barns]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tauranga City Council confirms changes to levels of service in 2026/27 Annual Plan]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15143/tauranga-city-council-confirms-changes-to-levels-of-service-in-202627-annual-plan</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15143/11545.jpg" length="223201"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The changes form part of Council’s response to rising operating costs and the need to achieve ongoing savings across all its budgets in the face of a cost-of-living crisis. 

 Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the decisions were not taken lightly and reflect a careful balance between financial responsibility and community wellbeing. 

 “Council is focused on doing the right thing by our residents, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15143/tauranga-city-council-confirms-changes-to-levels-of-service-in-202627-annual-plan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15143]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Leaming]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mayor and councillors host ‘Engaging with our People’ events]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15140/mayor-and-councillors-host-%e2%80%98engaging-with-our-people%e2%80%99-events</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15140/engaging-with-our-people.jpg" length="126505"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Six events will share the direction being taken and invite feedback and questions on the Annual Plan 2026-27 and seek direction as Council prepares for the next Long-term Plan. 

 The Annual Plan maintains the direction set through the Long term Plan 2024–34 but brings in Council’s focus on affordability and value for money. It ensures essential services are maintained while progressing key ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15140/mayor-and-councillors-host-%e2%80%98engaging-with-our-people%e2%80%99-events</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15140]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Leaming]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Councils appoint Joint Committee to oversee new Water Organisation]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15139/councils-appoint-joint-committee-to-oversee-new-water-organisation</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15139/tap2.png" length="279327"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Three elected members from each Council have been appointed to the committee,  along with three alternates from each, who will play a key role in supporting both Councils in their role as shareholders of the new Water Organisation. 

 The councillors are: 

 
  Tauranga City Council: Councillor Glen Crowther, Councillor Marten Rozeboom and Councillor Kevin (Herb) Schuler. Mayor Mahé ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15139/councils-appoint-joint-committee-to-oversee-new-water-organisation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15139]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Leaming]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Park to reopen Saturday, 2 May]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15138/oropi-grove-mountain-bike-park-to-reopen-saturday-2-may</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15138/oropi-mountain-bike.png" length="785876"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Several tracks were damaged in the late March weather event. Repairs to the affected areas of the park were carried out by Mountainbike Tauranga, with club members and volunteers completing the clean-up over recent weeks.   

 Thank you for your patience while the park was being made safe again.   ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15138/oropi-grove-mountain-bike-park-to-reopen-saturday-2-may</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15138]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Leaming]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Oropi Road (Greerton) closure to be lifted overnight]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15133/oropi-road-greerton-closure-to-be-lifted-overnight</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15133/oropi-road.png" length="586347"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Works to investigate an under-slip on Ōropi Road in Greerton, north of the SH29A roundabout, have now been completed and the road closure is being lifted overnight. Ōropi Road between Maleme Street and SH29A will be reopen in both directions by morning on Friday 1 May. Thanks to everyone for your patience – we acknowledge the impact this closure had on the wider network today.  

 Staff will ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15133/oropi-road-greerton-closure-to-be-lifted-overnight</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15133]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Barns]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A city in remembrance: Tauranga marks Anzac Day]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15131/a-city-in-remembrance-tauranga-marks-anzac-day</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15131/anzac-dawn-ceremony.png" length="212344"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This year marked the first Tauranga Dawn Service at Memorial Park for the Tauranga RSA. Vice President Duncan Poole officiated the service, while President Morton Anderson welcomed attendees, describing the large crowd as a “fantastic sight” and acknowledging the importance of coming together to remember. 

 Head prefects from Tauranga Girls’ College and Tauranga Boys’ College shared ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15131/a-city-in-remembrance-tauranga-marks-anzac-day</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15131]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michelle Barns]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Plans for Tauranga's 2026/27 road resurfacing programme confirmed]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15130/plans-for-taurangas-202627-road-resurfacing-programme-confirmed</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15130/gravel-surface1.jpg" length="81065"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ At its meeting on 28 April, the City Delivery Committee agreed the programme will be delivered as a ‘standard’ service. This means the council will not offer a property owner self-funding option to keep asphalt on roads that are scheduled to move to chipseal next season. 

 The decision follows a trial during the 2025/26 season, which resulted in very low interest from property owners to fund ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15130/plans-for-taurangas-202627-road-resurfacing-programme-confirmed</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15130]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Joy Leaming]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Oropi Road (Greerton) temporary closure this week]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15116/oropi-road-greerton-temporary-closure-this-week</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15116/oropi-road.png" length="586347"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Ōropi Road between Maleme Street and SH29A will be closed from 6am Thursday, 30 April to 6pm Friday, 1 May 2026 to carry out this emergency work.  
  
A detour will be in place via SH29A, Cameron Road and Maleme Street. 

   

 If the work is completed earlier than expected, the road closure will be lifted earlier. The road will be open in time for the weekend.  

 The works to remediate ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15116/oropi-road-greerton-temporary-closure-this-week</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15116]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Barns]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tauranga to mark Anzac Day 2026 with services across the city]]></title><link>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15092/tauranga-to-mark-anzac-day-2026-with-services-across-the-city</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/Portals/18/EasyDNNNews/15092/anzac-day1.png" length="684837"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says Anzac Day is one of New Zealand’s most important national days of remembrance and a meaningful time to come together. 

 “As we gather across Tauranga, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today, and we acknowledge those who continue to serve. It is always incredibly moving to see current service ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15092/tauranga-to-mark-anzac-day-2026-with-services-across-the-city</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b880f309-5059-4954-9d35-4b2938beafd0-15092]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>