Latest from Tauranga City Council

Lights, no camera: Call for more action on vandals' 'escape route' in Pāpāmoa

Residents 'terrorised' by people throwing rocks at their homes.

Mahé Drysdale sworn in as Tauranga's mayor

'Our city expects nothing less than governance that is respectful and is united.'

Engineers face disciplinary hearing over failed transport hub

Three engineers are facing a disciplinary hearing over failed Tauranga transport hub

'It’s like Weet-Bix': Inside seven-time councillor's winning campaign strategy

He only has 25 Facebook followers and didn't pay for sponsored posts. He won by 1894 votes

Former Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposal

OceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.

Counting cranes: How Tauranga's CBD plans to survive - and thrive

'There’s so much new stuff going in and the older sort transitioning out.'

Only re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'

The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.

'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'

Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.

'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout

Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.

Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'

His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.

What last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's election

Turnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.

Reviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big wins

The trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.

$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to Ombudsman

Internal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.

Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court

It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.

Climate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey

He says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.

Court orders waste management company to pay $835k for breach of contract

Green waste composting firm awarded damages by High Court after negotiations break down.

Tauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnout

It is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.

Taller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – locals

Locals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.