Business leaders, retailers, and ratepayer representatives don't hold back on the plans.

'Us ratepayers are going to have to fix this problem.'

'Time, dollars, frustration, resources – not what's needed or required.'

Our readers have their say.

Council and community groups clash over Links Ave cul-de-sac trial.

Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.

'People don't want a return to the infighting, personality politics and dysfunctionality.'

'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.

Tauranga and Western Bay councils reveal their concerns ahead of the Three Waters reform.

OPINION: The public engagement to date does not bode well for local input.

'No clear answers' to Tauranga's housing shortage and affordability crisis, says council.

The central library and council customer service centre will begin moving from January.

A social scientist says: 'We need to view Cameron Rd as a corridor, not a motorway.'

What started out as a research project has morphed into a collection of personal stories.

Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.

And in the long term, things may become harder for people wanting to park in the CBD.

More than 100 Māori and 13 British troops were killed or mortally wounded at Te Ranga.

The public housing plan was to build. But the Govt's done a lot more buying than building.

It's a fantastic place to live, but what happens when young children get older?

'Move on,' says a local government expert who supported the commission appointment.