Māori ward race gets under way
Nominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.
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Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns
He was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.
'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey
'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Grassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa Park
The project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.
Chiefs return to Tauranga for cricket ground clash
The Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.
More than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one year
More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.
Illegal dumping: The items pulled from Tauranga's harbour
Illegal dumping harms environment, burdens Tauranga ratepayers financially.
The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.
Track closure on Mauao next week
A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.
CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
Trial to reduce road cone use in Tauranga
The council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor
'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way traffic
Businesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.
Residents welcome renewed green recreation space
The newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
Rainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?
A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.
Marine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MP
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.
Fluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner says
Tauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.
‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillor
The councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.
'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits opposition
He says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.
Mauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamu
Tauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.
Tsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?
Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.
'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act
'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.
'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes
'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'
Speed limits to drop to 30km/h in Tauranga
The council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.
'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of opposition
Iwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.
‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talks
Tauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.
City considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the border
Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.
Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
The first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?
And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?
New Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding event
Tauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.