15 July 2026

Tauranga secures international funding to support rangatahi climate action

Tauranga has been selected as one of 300 cities worldwide to receive funding through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund.

15 July 2026

“Strong support for change” – majority back local government reform, survey finds

Results from Tauranga City Council's recent survey on the future structure of local government show strong community support for locally led change.

9 July 2026

Oropi Road lane closure to be lifted for Matariki long weekend

The temporary southbound lane closure currently in place on Ōropi Road between Maleme Street and SH29A will be lifted between Friday 10 July and Sunday 12 July, to give road users full access over the long weekend.

8 July 2026

Kaupapa Māori Event Fund helps Māori-led events flourish

More events celebrating the stories, traditions and identity of Tauranga Moana and Western Bay of Plenty are becoming a reality thanks to the support of the Kaupapa Māori Event Fund.

7 July 2026

New library and community hub reaches practical completion

He Puna Manawa, the first new building within Te Manawataki o Te Papa, has reached practical completion, marking a major milestone for Tauranga and the city centre.

6 July 2026

New board appointments to Bay Venues Limited and Tourism Bay of Plenty

Tauranga City Council welcomes three new appointments to two of its council-controlled organisations (CCOs)

2 July 2026

Best things to do in Tauranga these July school holidays

Put the “I’m bored!” on pause these July school holidays. Tauranga is bursting with family-friendly events, creative workshops and outdoor adventures, with plenty of free and low cost ways to keep tamariki entertained.

1 July 2026

Oropi Road slip repairs begin these school holidays

Work to repair a slip below Ōropi Road will begin from Monday, 6 July. Road users are urged to plan ahead and expect delays while construction is underway.

24 June 2026

Nearly 15,000 athletes confirmed for AIMS Games

New Zealand's biggest school sporting tournament has surged again, with the Zespri AIMS Games attracting 14,506 entries to September's tournament in Tauranga.

23 June 2026

Reduced rates increase confirmed for Tauranga

Tauranga City Council adopted its Annual Plan 2026/27 at a meeting this morning, confirming a median residential rates increase of 6.9%.

23 June 2026

Credit outlook lifted to stable, signalling growing confidence in Tauranga

Tauranga City Council has welcomed an improved outlook from S&P Global Ratings, with the agency revising the city’s outlook to stable from negative while affirming the Council’s strong ‘A+’ credit ratings.

18 June 2026

An integrated university city: Partnership cements commitment to invigorate city centre

Tauranga City Council and University of Waikato have reinforced their long-standing partnership with a new Strategic Partnership Agreement aimed at developing Tauranga into a city with an integrated university presence.

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