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.
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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.
Glen Crowther: Tauranga City Council needs a sustainable plan
Opinion: The numbers don't stack up for this LTP to deliver affordable housing.
'Unacceptable': NZTA puts brakes on $8.5m Totara St cycleway
Cyclists 'gutted' and 'frustrated' by delay in project, following two deaths on the road
High Court quashes 'super pole' decision on appeal
The Environment Court made 'material errors', the High Court has ruled.
'Speak English': Crowd jeers at woman greeting them in te reo Māori
'All I wanted to do when I got off that stage was walk straight out the door.'
'Nothing to show': Auditor-General slams council over $19m failure
'This is not what is expected when ... spending public money'
Local Focus: Electron racing along Pāpāmoa's waterways
Much more affordable than entering the America's Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Matt Cowley: Council needs a plan that drives progress
OPINION: Our members generally prefer action and progress over inaction and indecision.
Lifeguards cop abuse from beachgoers at Mount Maunganui
Sea swells had made the Mauao base track dangerous.
Revealed: Email from ousted Tauranga councillor warns Wellington council of 'serious natural justice concerns'
The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.
'Unprecedented drought': No relief from water restrictions in sight
City faces 'a potential problem sourcing water', warns council.
Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days
The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.
New council bins leave some less than impressed
Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.
Opinion: The local government system is broken
Opinion: What government does now could make or break the future of our growing region.
'Good compromise': Bay Venues survives 'damning' review
'It keeps people employed but it also allows council to look at moving it forward.'
Quality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?
Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.
Review recommends Bay Venues 'wind up', sale of holiday park
An independent report suggests disestablishing Bay Venues but council staff don't agree.