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

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

'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.

What Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.

'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.'

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

Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.

For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.

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.'

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.

The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.

A number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.

Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.

'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'