Tauranga City Council welcomes a new appointment to one of its council-controlled organisations (CCOs).

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the Annual Report shows the Council's commitment to prudent financial management while continuing to invest in the infrastructure, facilities and services needed to support Tauranga's growth.

Hayden Wilde and Nicole van der Kaay headline Kiwis challenge for opening leg of Tauranga’s Triple Crown of World Triathlon events

Gareth Green has been appointed Interim Chief Executive of Tauranga City Council, effective from 27 October 2026.

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.

For the first time ever, New Zealand will host the Hip Hop Unite World Championships, bringing the world’s top performers to Mercury Baypark on 30 and 31 October.

Have you noticed you have to mow your lawns more often now that spring is here? The City Operations team at Tauranga City Council, which is responsible for mowing parks and reserves and weed control in Tauranga’s public knows exactly how you feel as they work furiously to keep up with the ‘spring flush’.

Labour Weekend celebrates the eight-hour working day and marks the unofficial start of summer, with longer days and warmer weather. Whether you’re staying local or visiting, there’s plenty happening to get you out and about, including the return of two events bringing vibrancy and visitors to the city.

A new chapter has begun, with He Puna Manawa officially opened today following a dawn blessing and civic ceremony.

Chapel Street will be closed this afternoon - 16 October 2026 - while Police recover the vehicle from this morning’s accident.

Tauranga City Council has confirmed that Gareth Green will serve as Acting Chief Executive following the resignation of Marty Grenfell on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

More than 160 performers aged up to 103 took to the stage at the Bay of Plenty Senior Music Festival on Saturday, helping raise $4,000 for Waipuna Hospice.