Latest from Tauranga City Council

City in 'crisis': Commissioners warned of 5000-house deficit in next decade

"We are behind, there are no two ways about it."

Former Tauranga mayor's plea to commissioners: Merge councils to pay for infrastructure

But the call has met resistance from regional leaders who say it's 'premature'.

'Utterly offensive': Seymour taken to task on apartheid comparison

Act's David Seymour compared the new Māori ward legislation to apartheid in South Africa.

Minister not considering commissioners for Wellington City Council - yet

Mahuta: "I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions".

'We're not here to rubber-stamp': Commissioner lays down law

Long Term Plan decision is made by city council

'Fed up': More Bella Vista costs revealed as ratepayers' bill continues to climb

The Bella Vista fallout continues to cost ratepayers with more costs expected.

16 years on: Tsunami alert sirens still two years away

Tsunami alert sirens have been debated in Tauranga since 2005.

Downgraded: Embattled council's credit rating takes a hit

'Tauranga City Council's financial management has weakened, in our view.'

Tauranga mayor 'more sad than anything else' over resignation

Tenby Powell says council conflict is "like walking through a swamp with a heavy pack".

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrol

Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mayor hits out over councillor's email after cancer announcement

The email came hours after Powell revealed publicly that he has prostate cancer.

'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.

'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.

Councillor found to have breached conduct rules, but he won't say sorry

Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.

Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off

Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.

Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k

Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.