Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise
The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.
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Chasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decision
Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'
The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.
Memorial Park fountain gets $100k upgrade
The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.
'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council
'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.
'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concerns
A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.
Tauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from minister
Brown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards
'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'
Six years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?
Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.
First look: Inside the luxury new Tauranga apartments luring Aucklanders
The scale of the mixed-use development is likened to Singapore or Melbourne offerings.
'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossings
Safety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.
'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle'
'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'
Housing market: The city where average capital values have plummeted since 2021
Interest rates, inflation, and rising construction costs have been blamed.
Lobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’
Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.
‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to town
Richard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.
Democracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election
'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.
Calls grow for minister to curb Tauranga commission's powers
What Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.
Relief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village
'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'
10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the first
Govt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.
Tauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes
“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."
'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes
'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'
'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer
'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city'
'We are nowhere near where we should be.'
$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers owners
The builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.
Council backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdown
Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
Are you enrolled? Tauranga election four months away
For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.
Free bus fares could be axed after Government pulls funding
The council’s public transport committee discussed its options.
'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 times
Authorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.
New stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed back
Budget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.