Latest from BOPT - Election 2020
Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election
Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.
Tauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019
New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.
Tauranga mayoral hopefuls want to rewrite major plan
The candidates fronted a public meeting in Pāpāmoa.
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.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-King
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos Nagels
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
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 Donna Hannah
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
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.
Anger as commissioners push Tauranga housing change ahead of city council election
The move has stirred debate amongst Tauranga mayoral hopefuls.
'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new council
Sparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.
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.'