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Latest fromTauranga City Council
Gould: Voter turnout - why do we struggle to cast our votes?
Budding politicians see local elections as a step on the ladder to a political career.
What mayoral hopefuls would do with your hard-earned cash
Rates freezes, asset sales, project prioritising and more: Candidates on rates and debt
'Colonialism alive and well': Council takes back plan to give land to Māori trust
But the council isn't giving the land to the Elms Foundation either
Resident resentment sizzles at Bayfair underpass meeting
The public meeting aimed to get the underpass back on NZTA's agenda.
Mayoral contenders reveal their views on city's growth
The housing and growth aspirations of Tauranga's mayoral candidates have been revealed.
Car-free family fun day in Tauranga wins praise from parent
Tauranga celebrated World Car Free Day with a family-friendly event for the community.
Mayoral hopefuls pitch shake-ups
Tenby Powell says some groups and areas are feeling "completely and utterly forgotten".
Lack of midwives in Bay, but birthing centre has plenty of room
The number of midwives in Tauranga has increased but the workload hasn't.
Council calls public meeting over Bayfair Underpass
NZTA representatives have been invited to attend, as have local MPs.
'Total frustration': Council might take back 11 Mission St decision
Lawyers advised the council could not revoke the decision today.
Lawyers: Council 'should not revoke' 11 Mission St decision
Discussion deferred to this afternoon
Tauranga City Council begins annual road resurfacing of roads
The weather-dependent works are expected to take six months.
Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
Racism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Matt Cowley: Who wants to be the mayor anyway?
The mayoralty is a complex and largely thankless role, says Matt Cowley
Major Tauranga intersection upgrade starts
Police warn of 'rubbernecking' as council announces road improvements will begin
The Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?
A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.
Life coach running for council
Kiddie wants to be the voice of the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a go at Council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Viciousness and personal attacks': City councillor quits after social media hate
'The viciousness and personal attacks don't just affect me'.
Leanne Brown not standing for council this year
Councillor decides to bow out of elections
Seven Tauranga waste projects win community funding
The next round will open for applications early next year
Local Focus: Mayoral Candidate says Mauao repairs should cost $100k
Murray Guy wants to get back into Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Country Singer turned business advocate wants a shot at Council
'The Council is broken' Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Country singer wants a crack at council
"The council is broken," candidate says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian
'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The 10km pipeline that cost $107m and took 15 years to finish
The project was beset by challenges, the biggest of which was a 51,000yo piece of timber
'Abhorrent and sickening': Council recipient of 'suspicious package'
The incident shut down parts of the Tauranga CBD on Friday.
Opinion: NZ's infrastructure at 'crisis point'
The time is now to convince investors to invest in local infrastructure.
Tauranga CBD reopens after suspicious substance removed from council building
The office area, personnel and equipment are being decontaminated.