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Latest fromTauranga City Council
Make-up of future council in limbo after objections
Final plans for Tauranga's future council described as a 'lousy piece of work'.
New Tauranga valuations: How much each suburb is up
A 50pc average rise across the city does not mean a 50pc rates rise will follow.
Making Tauranga more accessible for all
Council wants everyone to be able to enjoy and play a full and active part in our city.
Major power project hits another legal hurdle in dispute with residents
The Court of Appeal has declined Transpower's application.
Eggs-ellent! Humpty Dumpty's modern new look revealed
'Everybody has grown up with him. It's cool to be part of that history.'
'Good thing' or 'get rid of them'?: Future of Lime e-scooters in Tauranga to be decided
After a year-long trial, Lime's future in Tauranga will be decided by the city council.
Billion-dollar 'rebound' year for Tauranga building consents
This compared to $750 million worth of building consents issued in 2020.
More rates pain signalled for 'smashed' commercial sector
Tauranga is behind other centres for its 'considerably lower' commercial rates.
'Kick in the guts': Call for rates relief for CBD, Covid-hit businesses
The council will work with business owners who need more time to pay their rates.
Options for future for Tauranga Racecourse, golf club land revealed
Tauranga's housing crisis faces major hurdle - its community
'Success', or 'waste of money'? How many took My Tauranga Vibe survey
"My recommendation is to put it in the bin and start again."
Car in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum
'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'
'Ticking time bomb': Doubled traffic at city's only public dump sparks safety fears
The council says twice as many cars visiting landfill after Maleme St facility closure.
'Gorgeous' or 'terrible'? CBD businesses, ratepayer groups react to $300m civic precinct plan
Business leaders, retailers, and ratepayer representatives don't hold back on the plans.
Plan change 27: Flood modelling maps 'inaccurate', submitters claim
'Us ratepayers are going to have to fix this problem.'
'Sledgehammer approach': Developers slam Plan Change 27 as hearing begins
'Time, dollars, frustration, resources – not what's needed or required.'
Links Ave backlash: Hundreds illegally use bus lane to bypass new cul-de-sac
Council and community groups clash over Links Ave cul-de-sac trial.
Tauranga alcohol laws could change, council seeks feedback
Feedback on the draft policy closes on December 20 and changes will be adopted next year.
Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model
Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.
Imagining the future of Greerton
Securing a future for the racecourse and golf club reserve land in Greerton.
Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM
The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.
'We are vulnerable': Tauranga set for water shortage and 'stricter' rules
Dwindling supply levels prompt warning to treat water as precious taonga.
Social agency buys CBD property for homeless hub
It is hoped the one-stop shop of support services will be open by Christmas.
Tauranga representation review sparks huge response
The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.
Future of Tauranga City leadership in spotlight
The proposed new representation model has attracted a divided response already.
Future of Tauranga 2022 election uncertain as commissioners work on 'challenges'
'People don't want a return to the infighting, personality politics and dysfunctionality.'
'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.
Tauranga residents push back on contentious road upgrade
Construction began this week on the Cameron Rd upgrade.
Furious: Protesters gather at council over Three Waters reform
Concern at the proposed Three Waters reform swells in Tauranga.
Three Waters in the Bay: Who's in, who's out, and why that matters
Tauranga and Western Bay councils reveal their concerns ahead of the Three Waters reform.
Samantha Motion: Three waters reform heading up a creek
OPINION: The public engagement to date does not bode well for local input.
Squatters, overcrowding products of Tauranga's housing shortage
'No clear answers' to Tauranga's housing shortage and affordability crisis, says council.