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Andrew von Dadelszen lost his seat to Kat Macmillan by 248 votes.

Boulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.

Kat Macmillan overturned a five-vote deficit to lead Andrew von Dadelszen by 192 votes.

Darlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.

A regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.

Denyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.

'You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.

Voting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.

One owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.

Dairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

But the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.

'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'

'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'

Danielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.

Her goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.

Grant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.

Denyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.

She says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.

He says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.

He says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.

John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.

Former council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.

Voting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.

It follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.

Act Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.

Concept designs for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures have been released.

Ratepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council cut $3.87m after an NZTA subsidy shortfall.

Western BoP locals worry about increased trucks on Te Puna Rd due to the industrial park.

Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.