Latest from Tauranga City Council

'Serious accountability' called for over $92m roadworks as businesses fold

The council says 'lessons have been learnt' as it delays the next stage of roadworks.

New closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD bars

Bars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.

'Amazing tenancy demand': Build costs and interest rates hit $200m sold-out Tauranga development

'If we see a drop in interest rates next year then I think it will start to stimulate.'

Tauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt dept

Internal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.

'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy

"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.

Four-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time work

Chairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.

'Surprise' issues add $1m+ to CBD carpark project cost

It comes after surprise issues in another civic project added $3.4m to its cost.

'Ladies only': New initiative teaching ethnic women to swim

'When I go on a holiday, I can swim with my girls ... and have fun with the family.'

Anne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'

Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.

How much Tauranga ratepayers are set to pay for $300m+ CBD revamp

Funding plan would stop future councils from interfering, commissioner says.

Organiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damage

About 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.

Online subscribers react to businesses’ issues on Cameron Rd, Tauranga

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Legacy to the city': Mini-golf course to stay at Memorial Park

Community support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.

Congestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTA

Tauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.

Riparian rights row: Legal clash over coastal pathway may go to court

The council has been working on the pathway idea for nearly two decades.

Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems

Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.

Commissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' heckling

One attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.

Rottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rules

Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.