'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua
'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.
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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.
Commissioners' plea: Housing shortfall a challenge too big to face alone
Tauranga City Council's commissioners have pleaded to the Government for help.
Sadness, questions over closure of Our Place
After three-and-a-half years, Tauranga's container hospo village will close.
Goodbye, Willow St: Long-awaited council CBD move takes 'first step'
The central library and council customer service centre will begin moving from January.
Cameron Rd project budget up by $13m, lack of trees upsets lobby group
A social scientist says: 'We need to view Cameron Rd as a corridor, not a motorway.'
Three waters: Community input sought on reform proposal
Information and feedback sessions will be held in Pāpāmoa and Greerton.
Flesh-eating disease catalyst for life on the street: Book reveals stories of homeless
What started out as a research project has morphed into a collection of personal stories.
'Great start': Results are in from first month of new rubbish service
More waste recycled or composted than sent to landfill.
'Grave concerns': Engineer struck off professional register
Engineer worked on the failed Bella Vista development, as well as others.
Lack of CBD parking prompts queries around plan for future
And in the long term, things may become harder for people wanting to park in the CBD.
Historic Battle of Te Ranga site gets $600k redevelopment boost
More than 100 Māori and 13 British troops were killed or mortally wounded at Te Ranga.
Three years, 16 builds: Kāinga Ora's slow progress in Tauranga
The public housing plan was to build. But the Govt's done a lot more buying than building.
Bay of Plenty community invited to water treatment planting day
The past year has seen the completion of all 25km of pipeline and the intake facility.
Lakes residents say young suburb already needs 'future-proofing'
It's a fantastic place to live, but what happens when young children get older?
Call for a fresh election after suggestion commissioners appointment 'unlawful'
'Move on,' says a local government expert who supported the commission appointment.
We've bin waiting: What you need to know as new kerbside collections begin
Residents can check their rubbish collection day on the council website.
Former mayor among new faces on Bay Venues board
Board reset follows council reviews critical of how Bay Venues was operating.
'Accident waiting to happen': Residents share concerns on new bins
Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.
Fee hike, potential cultural centre, Pāpāmoa interchange, rates increases: What's in Tauranga's Long-term Plan
'A significant step forward for the people of Tauranga.'
Rates to rise 15% for homeowners, 33% for commercial landlords
Big decisions include building Papamoa East Interchange earlier, new Memorial Park pool
'Unique opportunities': Mount elder housing villages valued at $23m to be sold for private development
The net proceeds of the sale will be held in a reserve for elderly and social housing.
'Massive overkill': Cul-de-sac considered for Links Ave
A safety report indicated a cul-de-sac was the best option to reduce traffic volume.
Wards and boards: How do you want to be represented in the next Tauranga council?
Options with equitable voting rights proved popular.
'Four times the size of Bayfair': Plans for $1b Pāpāmoa East town centre revealed
50m pool, supermarket, shops, 15,000 jobs and 11,000 new homes to be built nearby
Call to move Tauranga airport and racecourse to make way for houses
The group believes medium-high density housing will address housing crisis and traffic.
Roading contractor breaks sewer main, wastewater spill contained
No wastewater reached the Tauranga Harbour or stormwater drains.
'In desperate need': 14-year-old seeks funding to upgrade skate park
Several submitters asked for new and improved community and cultural facilities.
Building impact fees, public transport and tourism discussed at LTP hearings
Submitters spoke on what they wanted to see out of the Long-term Plan 2021-2031.
'Frustrated' Bay transport leaders hit out at TNL defunding
Residents 'thought it was a done deal', a councillor and 48-year Te Puna resident says.