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Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor granted medical leave until 2025
Tauranga’s Māori ward councillor is on leave until 2025 because of illness
'It’s like Weet-Bix': Inside seven-time councillor's winning campaign strategy
He only has 25 Facebook followers and didn't pay for sponsored posts. He won by 1894 votes
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey
He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.
Tauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnout
It is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for council
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
Family feud: Olympian clashes with uncle in Tauranga mayoral race
Owens claims his Olympic champ nephew is a 'patsy pawn' for a property group.
'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include community
Citizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.
Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housing
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tape
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costs
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tim Maltby
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Authority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleading
The council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew Caie
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony Goddard
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Election candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'
Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history
'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'
Mayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins
'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'
Election hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'
Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoralty
Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.
Sacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020
One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.