Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.
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Paid parking and bus lane plans on hold after community concerns - council
Tauranga initiatives have been delayed after feedback from the community.
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'Makes no sense': Stores barred from selling booze before 10am
But restaurants can still serve alcohol from 9am.
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The report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.
'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years
'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'
Fountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning death
The child died just three days before their 5th birthday.
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Al fresco dining fees proposed for Tauranga businesses
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It was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'
First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.
Supermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day ban
The supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.
'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealed
Commissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.
Ratepayers likely to fund share of $306m civic precinct through govt levy
Ratepayer contribution to the precinct is capped at $151m.
'Final nail in the coffin': Struggling CBD businesses reveal impact of carpark closure
'We’ve endured very challenging times and shouldn't be penalised for staying in the CBD'.
'Serious accountability' called for over $92m roadworks as businesses fold
The council says 'lessons have been learnt' as it delays the next stage of roadworks.
New closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD bars
Bars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.
'Amazing tenancy demand': Build costs and interest rates hit $200m sold-out Tauranga development
'If we see a drop in interest rates next year then I think it will start to stimulate.'
Tauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt dept
Internal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.
'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy
"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.
Four-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time work
Chairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.
'Surprise' issues add $1m+ to CBD carpark project cost
It comes after surprise issues in another civic project added $3.4m to its cost.
'Ladies only': New initiative teaching ethnic women to swim
'When I go on a holiday, I can swim with my girls ... and have fun with the family.'
Anne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'
Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.
Controversial plans for more paid parking may be delayed
The changes were set to come into effect in three weeks.
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'She was just so young': Grieving mum of schoolgirl hit by train speaks of heartbreak
'It’s awful to go to her grave and to know that she’s there and we’re leaving her there.'
Intensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told
"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.
'High-risk hazard': Revised tsunami maps would have most in some suburbs flee to higher ground
An area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.
‘No real thought’: CBD workers facing 'tough choices' ahead of parking changes
CBD workers consider whether their jobs are worth it amid sweeping parking changes.
Extra $3.4m approved for Historic Village building work after issues found
Other village buildings may close in the future if found to be 'unsafe'.
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‘There will be conflict’: Paid parking eyed for Mount beaches, town centre
Council considers charging to free up car parks, locals say the move will hurt businesses.
'Nigh-on impossible': Housing development for 15000 people stalls
Delay may cost ratepayers millions with $300m needed for roads, pipes.