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Opinion: Participation in a democracy is a two-way street.
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A reader says a payout would give 49,000 people enough to install solar.
'You'd have to think twice if you chose to take a stand against her ... she'd smoke you.'
Anne Tolley on how only the fourth council commission in New Zealand history will work.
Making the tough calls, in the name of bold and unflinching journalism.
OPINION: No amount of sympathy can put us in their shoes.
Commissioners for Tauranga City Council have been welcomed to their roles by iwi.
'In today's liberal society, relaxed as we are, what is the big deal about a tie?'
What about the by-election? Will they hold meetings? Who pays them?
Opinion: Name changes can be met with grumbles of history erased.
And, it's a part-time gig.
'People are crying because it is such an emotional predicament whānau are in.'
Mum calls for change in maritime laws to crack down on drunk skippers.
Drunken decision to go fishing ends with one man dead, other charged with manslaughter.
Māori ward decision for Tauranga will fall to new commission.
Terms of reference reveal minister's expectations for commissioners.
'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'
'Rollercoaster': Uncertainty for hundreds of workers as Trustpower considers sale of retail business
'It would be a massive loss to the city if the company ever left the community.'