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Tauranga's biggest international sport event kicks off
Seven matches of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup will be played in Mount Maunganui.
Links Ave trial backlash: Residents call on Tauranga Council to form committee - but will council listen?
Residents say the council doesn't listen, and they want a seat at the table.
'Worst possible timing': Commercial rates set to rise again
But a housing sector leader says it's the "worst possible timing".
'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated
But some say the huge cost will be worth it.
Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps
About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.
Transitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump station
The removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.
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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.