Endless traffic woes have quickly become a point of contention for the candidates running in the Tauranga byelection.
Everybody agrees something needs to be done, but the solution is less obvious.
From building more roads to tunnelling underground, candidates aren't short of ideas in this Local Focus video.
While public transport seems the obvious option, many think the network isn't fit for service.
Watch the video to find out what solutions the candidates are proposing.