'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
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Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
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Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Smiling assassins': Angry mayor lashes out at councillors
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Local Focus: Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers' meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Proposed jet fuel tank farm the 'last straw'
"It's time for all of the Mount and Tauranga to decide what we want to be."
'Massive distraction': New twist in deputy mayor row
'For the sake of the city, we needed to put this to bed.'
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
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A year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.
'I snapped': Tauranga mayor faces complaint
'I knew what I was doing. I wanted to be angry to a point but not crazy angry.'
Local Focus: Introducing the China Lions
Bay of Plenty's newest rugby side plays Fiji tomorrow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga cruise ship: 'No risk' of coronavirus despite ill passengers
The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship docked in Tauranga this morning.
Outgoing Auckland Council boss to head national polytechnic
Steven Town will take up his new role, in Wellington, on July 6.
Otakiri protesters raise $35k for water bottling appeal
Iwi and residents file appeal Environment Court decision in the Rotorua High Court.
New mayor pushes for Mauao base track repairs 'by Christmas'
Weather events caused extensive damage to the track in 2017.
Good as gold: Kiwifruit orchards jump $100,000 per hectare
Gold orchard prices have jumped $100,000 per hectare in 12 months agents say.
Local Focus: Treaty torn from wall as Council sworn in
All eyes were on newly elected Andrew Hollis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: A greenie, a pastor and a lifecoach walk into a council chamber
Meet the three new women on Tauranga Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Streetlight stand-off: Posh streets of Pāpāmoa vs Council rates savings
Energy-saving and cheaper to run so what's the problem? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Push for new councillor to resign after Treaty comment
Reactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tenby Powell: Blue-collar beginnings to rich lister
Tauranga's new mayor talks about fatherhood, army life, business matters and his new role.
A 'little hiccup' haunted councillor
Long-serving councillor Rick Curach has lost his bid for a seventh term.
Mayoral hopeful's Auckland home hits market again
"Frankly, we don't want to sell it. We've got a very good offer for it right now."
$16m lawsuit: Mt Maunganui leaky building heads for 10-week trial
Scope of claim revealed: 12 parties involved in $16m Mt Maunganui claim
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'Colonialism alive and well': Council takes back plan to give land to Māori trust
But the council isn't giving the land to the Elms Foundation either
Local Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissions
Racism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?
A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a go at Council
30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.