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16 years on: Tsunami alert sirens still two years away
Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.
Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.
'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'
"A lot of people are unhappy. We were asked to speak at a meeting about the issue."
Omanawa Falls has never been open to the public, the council says.
And substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.
The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.
Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
Concerns have been raised as land begins to run out at Tauriko Business Estate.
Tenby Powell says council conflict is "like walking through a swamp with a heavy pack".
Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The email came hours after Powell revealed publicly that he has prostate cancer.
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
"It's time for all of the Mount and Tauranga to decide what we want to be."
'For the sake of the city, we needed to put this to bed.'
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
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