Latest from Tauranga City Council

'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave

Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.

Petition to fell 10 'ridiculous' trees met with compromise

"They have got to a stage where they are absolutely ridiculous."

'An eyesore': Demolition recommended for abandoned CBD carpark as costs rise

Five months after abandoning the build, the council has not decided what to do with it.

Code of conduct decision due for unrepentant Tauranga councillor

Any penalty could also be decided today.

Samantha Motion: We've bin had - why a good move got bad reviews

OPINION: There's a lesson for councils in the public reaction to waste collection changes.

New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells

Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.

'Sorry, wrong court case': Failed developer told off by judge

Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.

Samantha Motion: How Simon Bridges could rise again

OPINION: He says he's been there, done that - but we can't rule out a new leadership tilt.

'Flabbergasted': City split over new rates-funded kerbside rubbish service

'If I don't want a big bin, why should it be forced on me?'

Council adopts rates funded waste collection system

The new service will initially cost $230 including GST for the first year.

Council seeks feedback on use of public spaces

The council wants to hear how people wish to use parks, reserves and storm water reserves.

'Mayhem' or 'game-changer'? Lime e-scooter trial could start next month

'But the big issue will be, will people be hooning around and causing mayhem?'

Panel selected for council conduct breaches

The move is part of an attempt to meet Crown's expectations of a high-performing council.

Samantha Motion: Should Tauranga's dysfunctional council be replaced?

COMMENT: The clamouring for a clean-out is growing every week.

Feedback for Mount Maunganui trial closes soon

The trial involves temporary changes to street layouts in the Mount.

Parents' fears: 'The day someone gets run over is the day they will start listening'

Buses, traffic, kids: 'They are just trying to jam too much into a little road.'