Council to take legal action over Harington St Transport Hub
No decision yet on what will happen to the part-built parking building.
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City Council to address pollution at Mount Maunganui
A neighbouring marae called for a cross-agency approach to air quality impacts.
No 'cock-fighting': Council 'acting like babies' despite $36k lakeside leadership course
'They should have gone to antenatal class instead because they are acting like babies.'
Ratepayers' $5.5m bill to fight council over apartment defects
'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'
Council paid $21m to settle lawsuit over luxury apartments
'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'
'Frilly party tops' and 'tight white pants': More council texts revealed
'I felt like I was listening to something on a high school playground.'
'Tremendous' Tauranga population boom drives need for community spaces
Tauranga had seen a 60 per cent increase in demand for new community halls and spaces.
'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
Rates: 37 per cent of Tauranga properties have rates reduced
Are you one of the properties?
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Tauranga City Council: Last chance to have your say
Public feedback is being sought through a survey that closes at 11pm on Sunday.
Rates rise 'nail in the coffin' for struggling businesses
'Any rise is going to hit us in the back pocket.'
Marathon meeting digest: Transport, hazard hot spots, Arataki buses and more
A digest of some of the big discussions and decisions.
'Long', 'costly': Expert reviews new system for sorting council in-fighting
Extra layer of costs, but no tangible benefit to ratepayers for money, says academic.
Free parking in Tauranga city centre
Time restrictions will be enforced to help keep parking spaces available.
Tauranga rates rise revealed: More pain for some than others
Average commercial increase 10.8 per cent, residential increase 1.1 per cent.
Bella Vista trial: Council inspectors overwhelmed with issues, court told
"It appears Mr Cancian was the ultimate decision-maker."
Local Focus: Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers' meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Panel set to 'take the supreme politician out of the process'
Several council clashes have spilled over into the public realm this term.
Dirty job: What's in Tauranga's trash?
Just how much in our bins could have been recycled or composted has been revealed.
Bella Vista trial enters its third week
This is the third week of the judge-alone trial as witnesses continue to testify.
Three waters reform: Councils hesitant about $761 million funding pool
Only councils who opt into the three waters reform programme can access the funding.
What council territory do you prefer, Tauranga City or Western Bay?
It is the question the Local Government Commission proposed to certain residents.
Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Stealthily': Rubbish cost mystery irks ratepayers
'Do not stealthily impose the changes as proposed.'
'How bloody stupid': Pilot Bay residents voice safety concerns
The council was planning a "co-design" effort involving community and stakeholders.
11 Mission St: The small spot 'absolutely immense in its symbolic significance'
An agreement has been signed to lease the land to The Elms Foundation.
Bella Vista trial: Homeowners duped into contracts for incomplete homes, court hears
"My concern was they hadn't been allowed for in the build cost."
Q&A: The $7b plan for 50 yrs of growth: What does it all mean?
What's in store for ferries, trains, intensification, harbour crossings.
Oh, how we'll grow: The $7b, 50-year plan for Western Bay transport and housing
Ferries are in, passenger rail is out - and much more.
Why it's taken 12 years to find a new home for Bay badminton
'Watch this space,' says 'ecstatic' campaigner after council decision.
'There's going to be an accident': Mount surfies lobby for crossing
They live a few minutes walk from the beach but often drive to avoid having to cross.
'Stupid idea' or 'so needed'? Big change coming for holiday hotspot
Surprise! The one-way trial idea for Pilot Bay is back, and it's been extended.
Lawsuit over defects in apartment building settled
Details secret but 'outcome good for ratepayers in the circumstances'.