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The Bella Vista fallout continues to cost ratepayers with more costs expected.
'There are hard decisions to make': Q+A with commission chairwoman Anne Tolley
Anne Tolley on how only the fourth council commission in New Zealand history will work.
First images of $400m plasterboard facility as build begins
As developable land in Tauriko runs out, the need for a new highway connection grows.
Tauranga commission welcomed in pōwhiri
Commissioners for Tauranga City Council have been welcomed to their roles by iwi.
16 years on: Tsunami alert sirens still two years away
Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.
Transfer of power at Tauranga City Council complete: What happens now?
What about the by-election? Will they hold meetings? Who pays them?
Tauranga commissioners' fees may be double standard rate
And, it's a part-time gig.
Leaders react after city commissioners appointed
The commissioners will begin their term on Tuesday, February 9.
Tauranga, meet your new commissioners
Terms of reference reveal minister's expectations for commissioners.
Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit
'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'
Don Brash to speak against Māori wards in Tauranga
"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."
Opinions on Tauranga City Council governance still divided
Nanaia Mahuta is considering a list of potential commissioners to replace councillors.
Omanawa Falls 'never been open to public'. Yet people keep coming
Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.
Tauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year intervention
And substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.
'I'm moving on': Why Hughes quit Tauranga council
'It was going to be such a fiasco of a byelection.'
Councillors plan to stand for mayor as another considers quitting
"We need to take a good look at all the pieces that created this situation."
'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be fired
The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.
'The nuclear option': Minister confirms commission for Tauranga City Council
The decision comes two weeks after the minister's initial announcement.
Avoiding 'disaster': Many plans made, but can Smartgrowth partnership deliver?
That's the question the partnership's leaders explored in a meeting on Wednesday.
Don't appoint a commission: All bar one councillor signs letter to minister
One councillor did not sign the letter and he won't say why - yet.
Minister Nanaia Mahuta to meet with council collective
The Minister will meet with Smartgrowth as she mulls commission for Tauranga
Artificial grass, i-Site to be installed in Mount urban space
Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka was criticised for not being green enough when it opened.
'Extreme' burden: nearly 30% rates rise forecast for Tauranga
The rates rise over three years could hit 40 to 50 per cent
'A space to enjoy': New-look Wharf St dining precinct ready for customers
The revamped pedestrian-only area awaits final touches, in time for the holiday season.
Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'
Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.
'How did this happen?' Letters with meeting invites arrived after meetings held
Council responding to more than 1000 queries as residents confused by letters.
'Infighting', 'realistic rates': Minister's reasons for replacing council
'Good governance has not been demonstrated this electoral term.'
City council's $285,000 byelection to carry on
'We are in a legislative process, it continues as is, the costs are the costs.'
Dad says man made sexual comments to girl at bus stop
'This event has really set her back years.'
Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
City warned of 'serious consequences' as Tauranga development runs short on land
Concerns have been raised as land begins to run out at Tauriko Business Estate.
'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in council
Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.
Mayoralty race begins as 'very rare' double byelection looms
Tauranga city faces a situation not seen in more than a decade.