Property company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail party
Prominent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.
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Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Authority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleading
The council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna Hannah
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew Caie
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony Goddard
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
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New speed limits proposed to keep vulnerable road users safe
Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.
Western Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayers
Mayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
Speed limits to be lowered around 21 Tauranga schools
The 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.
Wastewater overflow floods clubrooms after pipeline blockage
The overflow flooded the ground floor and may have damaged sports equipment.
Anger as commissioners push Tauranga housing change ahead of city council election
The move has stirred debate amongst Tauranga mayoral hopefuls.
'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new council
Sparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.
'Time the city progressed': Ten projects set to transform Tauranga's waterfront
How they will help rejuvenate the city centre.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.
'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history
'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'
Free tree day for Tauranga residents
The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.
'Non-core business': Tauranga council sells Marine Precinct
The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.
'Underwhelmed': What Tauranga locals and leaders say on Budget 2024
One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.
3D-printed skateable features at new Mount park
The new skatepark in Mount Maunganui officially opened today.
Mauao vandalism draws local outrage
"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."
Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.
Mayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins
'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'
Tauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about voting
It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.
Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui
Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.
Revealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic project
A 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.
Election hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'
Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.
'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoralty
Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.
'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers
Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.
Cracks appear in new $7m coastal pathway
Construction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.