Latest news for Welcome Bay

Tauranga City Council acknowledges today’s tragic news that six people remain unaccounted for at the Mount Beachside Holiday Park, with Police saying it’s highly unlikely anyone will be found alive.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and Council Chief Executive Marty Grenfell have announced that an independent review will be undertaken on all aspects leading up to Thursday’s Mauao landslide.

Following the recent severe weather event, the public is advised that all stormwater should be treated as contaminated.

The landslide that has occurred at Mount Maunganui is an evolving situation.

Mauao is fully closed to the public until further notice due to large slips that have made the area unsafe.

After a scorching weekend and with summer in full swing, Tauranga City Council is reminding pool owners to check barriers and gates before anyone dives in. Whether your pool is permanent or portable, fencing rules apply.

The trial reopening of the Hairini Street slip lane onto Turret Road has been extended until March 2026 when a report on the trial to Tauranga City Council’s City Future Committee will be considered.

Saturday, 17 January, will be a massive day of sport in Tauranga, with two events drawing thousands to the city.

Tauranga City Council has made the difficult decision to cancel all five community New Year’s Eve events due to forecast adverse weather conditions.

Staying local this New Year’s Eve? Tauranga City Council is inviting the community to welcome 2026 at one of its free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council have closed out 2025 by locking in key steps for a potential joint water services organisation.

Tauranga City’s Mayor and Councillors have asked staff for options they can consider to reduce rates increases as part of the draft 2026/2027 Annual Plan.