
'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse
'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'
'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'
The number of abuse incidents on council workers has soared.
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Making high-use roads in the northern part of Mount Maunganui safer and more user-friendly
Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
'The council must be responsible for resolving its own problems.'
'We want to create an environment that is comfortable for everyone.'
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
No decision yet on what will happen to the part-built parking building.
A neighbouring marae called for a cross-agency approach to air quality impacts.
'They should have gone to antenatal class instead because they are acting like babies.'
'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'
'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'
'I felt like I was listening to something on a high school playground.'
Are you one of the properties?
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Public feedback is being sought through a survey that closes at 11pm on Sunday.
'Any rise is going to hit us in the back pocket.'
A digest of some of the big discussions and decisions.
Extra layer of costs, but no tangible benefit to ratepayers for money, says academic.
Time restrictions will be enforced to help keep parking spaces available.
Average commercial increase 10.8 per cent, residential increase 1.1 per cent.
"It appears Mr Cancian was the ultimate decision-maker."
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Several council clashes have spilled over into the public realm this term.
Just how much in our bins could have been recycled or composted has been revealed.