'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'

Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.

The scale of the mixed-use development is likened to Singapore or Melbourne offerings.

Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.

'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'

Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.

Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.

'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'

“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."

'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'

'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'

The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...

Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.

The council’s public transport committee discussed its options.

Budget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.

'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'

'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'

Homeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.

It comes as Tauranga's council grapples with 'budget limitations'.

The council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.

The idea to toll many main arterial routes was labelled “ludicrous” and "unfair".

'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'

Weighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.

But those behind it are considering trying again.