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Collection day changes for Pāpāmoa
No kerbside collections for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Opinion: Begging issue is more about coin and less about kai
Tommy Wilson takes aim at the heart of the begging issue.

Lime e-scooters seek permit to launch in Tauranga
Electric scooter rental company in talks with Tauranga City Council.

Poppies to adorn cenotaph
Hundreds of large red poppies are set to adorn the cenotaph in Memorial Park.

Zespri boss stepping down
Zespri chairman Peter McBride has announced his retirement and will step down in February.

TCC adopts annual report
TCC has adopted its annual report showing growth in the city.

Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital launched
Minister for Biosecurity Damien O'Connor launching Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital.

Tauranga community shows support for recycling programme
TCC says residents are supporting glass recycling

$3.7 million transport shake-up proposed for Arataki
The council wants to make Arataki a multi-modal leader.

'Confusing' Barkes Corner lights in Tauranga to be replaced
"Confusing" Barkes Corner lights have been removed.

Population boom coming: How will the Western Bay cope?
Tauranga Urban Strategy and Future Development Strategy represent years of planning work.

'Overfilled' glass crates left unemptied
Many people will be coming home to unemptied yellow-stickered glass crates

'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland
A Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Eat St' upgrade project before council
Wharf Street 'Eat Street' dining precinct plan up for discussion.

Hawkesby: Uncertainty part of ongoing nightmare for Bella Vista residents
Comment: Council needs to be more upfront about Bella Vista problems.

Five-storey mixed development proposed for Cameron Rd and Fourth Ave
Resource consent has been lodged with the Tauranga City Council for 359 Cameron Rd.

Bus lane bandits warned of $150 fine
Drivers taking advantage of bus lanes are being warned of $150 fines if they continue.

Opinion: Council begging ban decision pointless
A council committee's decision to approve a begging ban is pointless, writes Dylan Thorne.

More police for Bay of Plenty
More police are coming to the Bay of Plenty after part of this year's police graduation.

Local Focus: John Robson on his priorities for Tauranga City Council
John Robson will likely win Tauranga's by-election. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mayor backs highway safety campaign
A campaign to highlight the urgent attention needed on SH2 has been applauded.

Social service leader backs retailers' horror stories of begging gangs
People on the street may be vulnerable or being taken advantage of by gangs.

Opinion: Some things are worth paying for
Our city lacks eight major amenities, according to a councillor's survey.

Last days to have your say on Tauranga issues
Hurry if you want to have your say on city issues.

Tsunami high-ground open day for Papamoa
Residents are encourage to practice their evacuation plans at a community event.