Latest from Tauranga City Council

Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward

A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.

'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree

Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.

Your views wanted on Mount streets trial

Making high-use roads in the northern part of Mount Maunganui safer and more user-friendly

Council conflict: A knight and a dame have their say

Playground 'nonsense' and herding cats: Views from the public seats.

Comment: A year of petty politics in Tauranga

COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.

Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls

The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.

Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up

"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."

'Poor conduct', 'significant conflict': Why Govt stepped in after council clashes

A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.

'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.