'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city'
'We are nowhere near where we should be.'
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$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers owners
The builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.
Council backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdown
Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.
13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home
Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.
Are you enrolled? Tauranga election four months away
For the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.
Free bus fares could be axed after Government pulls funding
The council’s public transport committee discussed its options.
'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 times
Authorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.
New stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed back
Budget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.
Death, evacuations and gunfire: Inside Tenby Powell's warzone mission
'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'
Council backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees
'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'
Tauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayed
Homeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.
Not enough cash: Major city projects delayed amid three waters woes
It comes as Tauranga's council grapples with 'budget limitations'.
'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBD
The council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.
Controversial road-pricing project scrapped after public backlash
The idea to toll many main arterial routes was labelled “ludicrous” and "unfair".
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'
All Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installed
Weighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.
Failed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealed
But those behind it are considering trying again.
'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speaker
A council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.
Congestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga moving
The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.
One-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot scheme
A number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.
Biggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount Maunganui
Thousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.
Nappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins
'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'
Council cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey
'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'
From $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'
The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.
Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increases
About 50 people packed council chambers.
‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budget
The city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.
Calls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue
”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”
'Tough call': About 40 Warehouse staff to find new roles as central site closes
"Our main focus right now is making sure they’re taken care of." - Warehouse boss.
Deemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 years
The housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.
Bella Vista saga: Review finds evacuated home was not dangerous as deemed by council
But the council says it made the right decision at the time.
'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes ahead
Men’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.
Council buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courts
The new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.
Tauranga’s four-year council term a first for New Zealand
An election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.
'Financial hit' for Cameron Rd stores as works - now set to cost $110m - continue
Construction began in 2021 with an $85m budget.