Tauranga survey reveals push for single Bay of Plenty council
The programme requires councils nationwide to consider future governance arrangements, with councils able to submit high-level proposals through…
Bay of Plenty parents plead guilty to charges of failing or refusing to ensure children enrolled at school
The Eastern Bay of Plenty couple, who are parents to two teenage children, pleaded guilty to failing or…
What’s on in Auckland this weekend: Matariki, Shakespeare, truffles and more
Te Rama Ika is a free immersive light and sound installation by Angus Muir and Graham Tipene. It’s…
Bay of Plenty pair Anna Wentsch and Callum Armstrong cycle Danube to learn river lessons for NZ
Wentsch and Armstrong will meet scientists, conservationists and local communities. The pair are documenting the journey for a…
New Zealand’s next economic hub: Bay of Plenty exports worth $7.56b, led by horticulture
About 80% of New Zealand’s kiwifruit was grown in Bay of Plenty and the report found the sector…
Bay of Plenty agritech firms Bovonic, Helical shine at innovation awards – On The Up
Bovonic pioneered QuadSense, a mastitis detection technology that incorporates a milking sensor in each cup liner, enabling individual…
Bay of Plenty agritech firms Bovonic, Helical shine at innovation awards – On The Up
Bovonic pioneered QuadSense, a mastitis detection technology that incorporates a milking sensor in each cup liner, enabling individual…
Local Government Minister Simon Watts weighs in on Bay of Plenty investment fund shake-up
The regional council started Quayside in 1991 with a port stake worth $53 million. This had grown to…
Finalists in ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards announced
The awards are organised by the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) on behalf of ExportNZ. EMA’s head of…
Local government reform: Western Bay council to develop two merger proposals
The head start pathway allowed councils to propose reorganisation plans. The Government encouraged these to be unitary authorities,…
Western Bay rates rise held below forecast but fears bigger hike could follow
(Scroll down for a breakdown of both city and district rates by property value.) Western Bay Mayor James…
More than 600 gather in Hawke’s Bay to hear Winston Peters’ attacks and vision
Aside from some heated discussions, both sides acted with good manners. Randell, the new boy on the political…