‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
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$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA funding
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Tauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savings
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Failed transport hub: Tauranga council appeals High Court decision over costs
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New camera keeping an eye on Whakaari/White Island
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‘Exasperated’: Tauranga ferry decision delayed
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Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'
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'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
Two critically injured in Western Bay crash
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SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
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Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
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Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospital
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Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
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Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
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