Our new administration building in the city centre was officially opened on Monday, 23 June by Mayor Mahé Drysdale.

The people of Tauranga are invited to register for the official opening and a guided tour of Tauranga City Council’s new administration building on Monday, 23 June.

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

Tauranga City’s newest indoor courts have been a hive of activity this week, with over 3,000 people testing out the new facility at an Open Day last Saturday before it officially opened for use on Monday.

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.

On the anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina - one of the most significant moments in Tauranga history, a new documentary series, Te Manawataki o Te Papa - Restoring Our City’s Beating Heart, officially launches.

Bus users are enjoying easier access to southern parts of the city centre after the opening of six new bus stops bays this morning. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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