Bay of Plenty Times'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnoutOnly 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.26 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesBoat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted courseLouisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.26 Jul 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgradePentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.25 Jul 10:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoraltyThe former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.24 Jul 11:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
Te Puke TimesBoat ramp parking charge not on, says fishermanBoaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.19 Jul 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to OmbudsmanInternal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.17 Jul 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High CourtIt comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.17 Jul 05:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment surveyHe says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.17 Jul 02:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCourt orders waste management company to pay $835k for breach of contractGreen waste composting firm awarded damages by High Court after negotiations break down.16 Jul 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnoutIt is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.16 Jul 03:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTaller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – localsLocals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.15 Jul 10:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChanges to BoP bus fare pricesThe changes take effect from July 29.15 Jul 03:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rulesMayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.12 Jul 06:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStreet View: Do locals want Mount ferry service?The ferries would run from downtown Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre.11 Jul 11:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.11 Jul 01:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrivate cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wrapsThe event was held to celebrate the city.07 Jul 06:13 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closedSlips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.04 Jul 09:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspectiveA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMinister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount MaunganuiThe changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.27 Jun 06:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business eventBusiness community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.27 Jun 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily feud: Olympian clashes with uncle in Tauranga mayoral raceOwens claims his Olympic champ nephew is a 'patsy pawn' for a property group.26 Jun 05:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include communityCitizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.26 Jun 03:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housingA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 11:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'25 Jun 06:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 02:22 AM
