Aprominent Katikati man claims District Council leadership “aren’t concerned too much”, despite his fears about traffic safety around access to a McDonald’s drive-through. Former Community Board member Andy Earl, an insurance broker, made...
Atreasured piece of art has been severely damaged in Te Puna Quarry Park. Named ‘Synchronicity’, it was crafted by Taranaki artist Steve Molloy. The Quarry Society purchased this metalwork to complement other artworks already on display at...
Burglaries 16/09 Hakao Road and Florence Lane, Te Puna: A dark ute was captured going onto private property. Bolt cutters were used to gain access through a gate. 17/09 Tetley Road, Katikati: A califont and gas bottle were stolen from a...
At last, the roadworks have been completed around the Ōmokoroa Fire Station, and the cones have been removed. This is a great relief to firefighters and first responders responding to callouts. The area is now a lot safer for all traffic. The...
Voting is now open for the 2026 TECT Trustee Election with nine candidates standing for three trustee positions. Trustees help guide the Trust and make decisions that support people, projects, events and organisations across Tauranga and...
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