'We have work to do': Satisfaction with council hits new low
Legacy issues, elected member behaviour, the process of change blamed for downturn.
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'Flabbergasted': City split over new rates-funded kerbside rubbish service
'If I don't want a big bin, why should it be forced on me?'
Council adopts rates funded waste collection system
The new service will initially cost $230 including GST for the first year.
Council seeks feedback on use of public spaces
The council wants to hear how people wish to use parks, reserves and storm water reserves.
'Mayhem' or 'game-changer'? Lime e-scooter trial could start next month
'But the big issue will be, will people be hooning around and causing mayhem?'
Panel selected for council conduct breaches
The move is part of an attempt to meet Crown's expectations of a high-performing council.
Samantha Motion: Should Tauranga's dysfunctional council be replaced?
COMMENT: The clamouring for a clean-out is growing every week.
Feedback for Mount Maunganui trial closes soon
The trial involves temporary changes to street layouts in the Mount.
Parents' fears: 'The day someone gets run over is the day they will start listening'
Buses, traffic, kids: 'They are just trying to jam too much into a little road.'
Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
New kerbside service: Decision made but what will it cost you?
'We the ratepayers are going to be paying the bill so why shouldn't we know?'
'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home
'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'
Letters to the editor: Blase attitude to masks concerns
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
'My integrity was impugned': Councillor lays complaint over Facebook post
The complaint was laid the day after an emergency meeting over tensions in the council.
'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse
'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'
'Significant increase': Threats and abuse of Tauranga City Council staff soars
The number of abuse incidents on council workers has soared.
'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Your views wanted on Mount streets trial
Making high-use roads in the northern part of Mount Maunganui safer and more user-friendly
Council conflict: A knight and a dame have their say
Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.
Comment: A year of petty politics in Tauranga
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Poor conduct', 'significant conflict': Why Govt stepped in after council clashes
A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.
Emergency meeting over conflict in Tauranga council
'The council must be responsible for resolving its own problems.'
Co-design plan unveiled for $1m Mount project
'We want to create an environment that is comfortable for everyone.'
'Smiling assassins': Angry mayor lashes out at councillors
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
Council to take legal action over Harington St Transport Hub
No decision yet on what will happen to the part-built parking building.
City Council to address pollution at Mount Maunganui
A neighbouring marae called for a cross-agency approach to air quality impacts.
No 'cock-fighting': Council 'acting like babies' despite $36k lakeside leadership course
'They should have gone to antenatal class instead because they are acting like babies.'
Ratepayers' $5.5m bill to fight council over apartment defects
'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'
Council paid $21m to settle lawsuit over luxury apartments
'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'