11 April 2025

Summit to address the home truths of homelessness in Aotearoa

Sleeping bags and tents have become an increasingly common sight in centres across Aotearoa New Zealand, often underpinned by the high cost of living, housing shortages, rising rents and accelerating unemployment.

3 April 2025

Blessing marks momentous milestone

Excitement is building in Tauranga city centre as 90 Devonport was blessed yesterday morning with karakia led by mana whenua Ngai Tamarawaho, Ngai Tukairangi, and Ngati Tapu hapū.

28 March 2025

New Sensory Space Coming to Tauranga City Centre

A new sensory space is coming to our city centre in 2026 as part of the new Library and Community Hub currently under construction at Te Manawataki o Te Papa on Willow Street.

20 March 2025

Tauranga City Centre Transformation

It's been a busy few years in the city centre, with some big projects completed and others underway, as we embrace and improve our connection to Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour.

20 March 2025

Restoration work set to begin at historic Monmouth Redoubt

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

13 February 2025

Children’s Day is back with dancing, diggers and discovery in our city centre

Tauranga city centre will become a playground of imagination and fun on Sunday, 2 March, as families flock to the city centre to celebrate Children’s Day - a free day of adventure thanks to Tauranga City Council.

10 February 2025

Bringing walls to life: Tauranga Street Art Festival turns the city into a living canvas

Tauranga streets are about to burst into colour as the Tauranga Street Art Festival transforms blank walls into breathtaking murals from Friday, 21 March to Sunday, 23 March.

16 January 2025

Durham Street bus stop works starting soon

Work is about to start on a new bus stop facility in the city centre.

10 January 2025

Magic coming to Masonic Park with international buskers

International Buskers Day Out is coming to Tauranga for the first time, with free performances of acrobatics, contortion, and magic.

3 January 2025

Great places to play in Tauranga this summer

While many families are taking a well-deserved break, you might be looking for a fun way to spend time in Tauranga. Why not visit some of our great places to play around town?

19 December 2024

New aspiring directors start their CCO Board internship

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

9 December 2024

Majority Council support for further Civic Precinct development

A majority of Tauranga City Council elected members have voted to proceed with the construction of the planned Civic Whare, Exhibition and Museum project.

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