Tauranga’s iconic Mount Hot Pools has made waves on the national stage, winning the coveted Outstanding Pool Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards.

The Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) this month, formalising the ongoing joint administration of the Mauao Historic Reserve.

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), previously scheduled for earlier in June, will now take place on Wednesday, 25 June, 6.30am to 4pm.

Tauranga City Council will soon begin work to improve the experience for users of the Marine Parade coastal pathway by sandblasting directional arrows onto the surface.

The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track), previously scheduled for Tuesday, 10 June, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Work will soon begin at Hopukiore (Mount Drury) Reserve to improve safety and accessibility and protect its cultural significance, with upgrades planned for the perimeter pathway and historic caves starting the week of Monday, 9 June.

The community is invited to have its say on the future of Mercury Baypark Stadium and whether it supports the continuation of speedway activity on the site, with public consultation now underway.

Tauranga City Council’s commitment to creating inclusive, well-designed community spaces has been recognised on the national stage.

Tauranga is proving itself a leader in parks and recreation, taking home multiple honours at the Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards.

Bay Oval, Tauranga will be the setting for the BLACKCAPS versus Australia T20I series this October.

A significant historic site in Tauranga city centre is set to be restored, ensuring long-term preservation while improving public access.

Tauranga City Council has adopted changes to the City Plan to enable the development of housing at Tauriko West – the city’s next new community, providing up to 4000 new homes.