Latest from Tauranga City Council

'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'.

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.