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Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increases
About 50 people packed council chambers.
Tauranga’s four-year council term a first for New Zealand
An election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.
Council spends $4600 on unneeded signs
About 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.
Heavy industry to stay at Mount Maunganui but with stricter controls
A Te Whatu Ora report said poor air quality was creating significant health risk.
Council hits pause on new closing times for CBD bars
Tauranga’s alcohol policy to be revisited in the New Year.
Deadly Instagram-famed waterfall reopens to public after access safety upgrade
Plans to restore full access to the falls were abandoned earlier this year.
Return of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapū
The land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.
Gardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount Maunganui
Omanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.
Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.
'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealed
Commissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.
'Serious accountability' called for over $92m roadworks as businesses fold
The council says 'lessons have been learnt' as it delays the next stage of roadworks.
New closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD bars
Bars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.
Four-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time work
Chairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.
Anne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'
Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.
Watch: Sparks fly at meeting as Tolley orders 'disorderly' ex-councillor to leave
Security was on standby as tensions ran high in the jam-packed meeting.
Anne Tolley gives emotional sign-off from politics
The East Coast MP held nine ministerial portfolios from 2008 to 2017.
'Time has come': Anne Tolley to quit politics at election
After 34 years, Anne Tolley is stepping down from politics.