
Tauranga water warning: Restrictions may hit earlier and be stricter
Extra water treatment capacity still years away as plant build hit by delays, cost rises.
Extra water treatment capacity still years away as plant build hit by delays, cost rises.
Tauranga City Council is asking residents to rethink their use of water.
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
'I don't want it to get turned into a race or racism issue, I don't need any more of that'
One mayor admits some disappointment, but the other says he isn't.
Legacy issues, elected member behaviour, the process of change blamed for downturn.
'If I don't want a big bin, why should it be forced on me?'
The new service will initially cost $230 including GST for the first year.
The council wants to hear how people wish to use parks, reserves and storm water reserves.
COMMENT: The clamouring for a clean-out is growing every week.
The trial involves temporary changes to street layouts in the Mount.
Buses, traffic, kids: 'They are just trying to jam too much into a little road.'
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
'We the ratepayers are going to be paying the bill so why shouldn't we know?'
'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
The complaint was laid the day after an emergency meeting over tensions in the council.
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Making high-use roads in the northern part of Mount Maunganui safer and more user-friendly
Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.
'The council must be responsible for resolving its own problems.'
'We want to create an environment that is comfortable for everyone.'
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'