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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.
Need a tenant? The Government will pay market rent for your house
The city has working poor who were living in cars, under hedges and couch surfing.
Your thoughts needed on temporary changes to streets at The Mount
Tauranga City Council offering 3 design options for The Mount's busiest routes.
Tauranga mayor 'more sad than anything else' over resignation
Tenby Powell says council conflict is "like walking through a swamp with a heavy pack".
Samantha Motion: Nuclear option needed - replace city council
Opinion: Commissioners are a 'nuclear option' - and I say bombs away.
Sad day for the city: Bay leaders react to mayor's shock resignation
Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell announced his resignation at a public meeting.
Tauranga City Council told to prevent 'train wreck'
Observations included that the "battle for the mayoralty never ended".
Crown manager recommended for warring council
"Battle for mayoralty never ended", observers note.
'Biggest challenge we've had': Tauranga faces $2b funding hole
Senior council staff tight-lipped on what it might mean for rates.
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrol
Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mayor hits out over councillor's email after cancer announcement
The email came hours after Powell revealed publicly that he has prostate cancer.
A population surge is tipped for Pāpāmoa, but will it get the infrastructure it needs?
Residents say a proposed highway interchange can't come soon enough.
Tauranga by-election dates announced
The by-election is being held to find a replacement for former councillor Jako Abrie.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Petition to fell 10 'ridiculous' trees met with compromise
"They have got to a stage where they are absolutely ridiculous."
'An eyesore': Demolition recommended for abandoned CBD carpark as costs rise
Five months after abandoning the build, the council has not decided what to do with it.
Code of conduct decision due for unrepentant Tauranga councillor
Any penalty could also be decided today.
Samantha Motion: We've bin had - why a good move got bad reviews
OPINION: There's a lesson for councils in the public reaction to waste collection changes.
New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells
Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.
'Sorry, wrong court case': Failed developer told off by judge
Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.
Samantha Motion: How Simon Bridges could rise again
OPINION: He says he's been there, done that - but we can't rule out a new leadership tilt.