Latest from Tauranga City Council

'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.

'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.

Art gallery entry to turn around in $3.38m redevelopment

A new cafe and park view are on the cards.

'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life

"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."

'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealed

Serious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.

300 new homes: Council to review revised plans for Bethlehem reserve

Parau Farms is still seen as necessary to help address the city's 'critical' shortage.

Students' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'

A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.

'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flak

Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.

Inflation clauses costing councils millions

A leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.