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![Former Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Former Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposal
OceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.
![Counting cranes: How Tauranga's CBD plans to survive - and thrive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Counting cranes: How Tauranga's CBD plans to survive - and thrive
'There’s so much new stuff going in and the older sort transitioning out.'
![Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.
!['Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
!['Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
![Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course
Louisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.
!['So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgrade
Pentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.
![Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoralty
The former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.
![Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
![Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.
![Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman
Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.
![Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'
His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.
![What last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
What last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's election
Turnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.
![Reviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big wins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Reviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big wins
The trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.
![$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman
Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.
![Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
![Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
![Court orders waste management company to pay $835k for breach of contract](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Court orders waste management company to pay $835k for breach of contract
Green waste composting firm awarded damages by High Court after negotiations break down.
![Tauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Tauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnout
It is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.
![Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals
Locals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.