How much Tauranga ratepayers are set to pay for $300m+ CBD revamp
Funding plan would stop future councils from interfering, commissioner says.
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Organiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damage
About 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.
Mount to Arataki Spatial Plan
Feedback sought for future direction of Mount Maunganui to Arataki
Online subscribers react to businesses’ issues on Cameron Rd, Tauranga
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Legacy to the city': Mini-golf course to stay at Memorial Park
Community support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.
Congestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTA
Tauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.
Riparian rights row: Legal clash over coastal pathway may go to court
The council has been working on the pathway idea for nearly two decades.
Coastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problems
Several marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.
Commissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' heckling
One attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.
Rottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rules
Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.
Watch: Sparks fly at meeting as Tolley orders 'disorderly' ex-councillor to leave
Security was on standby as tensions ran high in the jam-packed meeting.
Stadium decision: Council denies 10 requests to speak at meeting
Those turned down wanted to give their views on the proposal.
80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in city
Advocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.
‘Genuinely sincere guy’: Former councillor dies leaving lasting legacy for city
He is remembered as a loyal friend and tireless advocate.
Residents fear being forced from their homes
'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'
'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meeting
The council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.
National's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says Tolley
And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.
'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocks
The life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.
Bay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgery
Nationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.
‘Had a gutsful’: Business quits city's main street after 30 years
Others are thinking of doing the same thing as project comes under fire.
'Most significant investment’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding
Council commissioners are preparing to meet to decide how best to progress the project.
‘Extremely grateful’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT funding
TECT chair said project “one of the most exciting and significant projects” in a lifetime.
Woman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed
'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'
Erebus widow threatens legal action over road project, claims $800k building value drop
It is one of two legal threats made to the council over the Cameron Rd project.
'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape
“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”
‘I am going to be homeless’: Pilot Bay boat owner speaks out after sinking
“Everything inside was just floating, all of my clothes.”
Rushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaints
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.
Auckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail services
A select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.
Iconic 143-year-old marae under threat
The marae sits in the valley of Maungatapu on waterfront land facing Rangataua Bay.
'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highway
The highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
'Effectively barricaded': Business speaks out over 'devastating' roadworks
Businesses claim they have been 'barricaded' from their customers.
'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fire
Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".
Sports fields closed after heavy rain
Residents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.