Dog owners and their four-legged friends are invited to unleash the fun at Bark in the Park and Pooch in the Pool on Saturday 11 April.

Tauranga City Council has confirmed its support for the Mount Maunganui College 50-metre training pool expansion proposal, following comprehensive due diligence.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the city has entered a new chapter on how it delivers major projects, with the reset of the Memorial Park Aquatic Centre project a perfect example.

Tauranga City Council has confirmed its intention to progress with a redesigned Memorial Park Aquatic Centre to be built on the site of the existing Memorial Pool.

Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors have voted to support the development of a 50-metre outdoor training pool at Mount Maunganui College and to keep the Ōtūmoetai Swimming Pool up and running.

Four new indoor courts will open this week in Tauranga city centre, providing the community with much-needed space for sport and recreation as the city continues to grow.

Two new aspiring directors to the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust and Bay Venues boards can’t wait to start their governance journey.

Tauranga City Council have made a commitment to a new aquatic facility at Memorial Park and will now look to see if the current design and scope provides value for money for the community.

Current community sentiment about the proposed Memorial Park Aquatic Centre will be considered by Tauranga City Council at its meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 12 November)

We’re planning a new aquatic facility at Memorial Park. This project is significant with an original budget set aside of up to $124 million. However, we now are considering other options, and we want to hear from you.