Tauranga City’s Transition to Recovery period has been extended by a further 28-days following the city-wide impacts from severe weather on 21 and 22 January 2026.

A previously high-risk intersection in Tauriko has been transformed into a safer and more efficient connection for the community and commuters.

A week of colour, creativity and community spirit came to life across Tauranga, culminating in a vibrant city centre celebration on Sunday for Children’s Day 2026.

Tauranga City Council will be carrying out night-time road maintenance works on Cameron Road over the next few weeks. The work is happening in three stages.

Tauranga City Council acknowledges WorkSafe New Zealand’s decision to formally commence an investigation into work health and safety matters relating to the tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park.

After being closed for more than a year to allow for an essential tree harvest, Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park is reopening on Friday, 20 February and offers refreshed tracks and trails alongside a new riding backdrop.

Geologists and geotechnical engineers have provided their latest assessments to Tauranga City Council after inspecting the Mauao landslide and affected walking tracks.

Strong community support has paved the way for changes that will reshape how people move through and park along Miro Street in Mount Maunganui.

Tauranga City Council has opened Adams Avenue and The Mall to vehicles following Geotech assessments on the stability of the landslides on Mauao.

He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre will close at 1pm on 22 February.

The closure to vehicles at Adams Avenue and The Mall will remain in place while Council continues work with geotech engineers on the stability on Mauao.

This is a precautionary approach following geotechnical advice about the current risks on Mauao from anticipated rainfall from Friday to Saturday.