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'Woefully inadequate': Sportsground has six toilets for 4000 people
Tauranga council debates $20,000 cost for portaloos at Mount Maunganui's Blake Park.
Tauranga councillor optimistic Ōtūmoetai Pool could be saved
Ōtūmoetai Pool was planned to shut once the revamped Memorial Park aquatic centre opened.
Tauranga mayor finally buys home in city, but isn't moving in yet
After being elected in July, Mahé Drysdale said he would move to Tauranga by the end of last year.
'Addicted to spending': Ratepayers fight 'wicked' 12% rates rise
One resident is questioning the scale of the rates rise when inflation is less than 3 percent.
Tauranga flood map update a ‘win’ for landowners, developers
Flood maps used in a controversial plan change in Tauranga will be updated after 20 parties lodged three appeals with the Environment Court.
Inside the new office building Tauranga City Council is paying $91.9m to lease
Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building.
Tauranga businesses fear impact of expanded paid parking
Paid parking will be extended to the city centre fringe between Arundel St, which is between 4th and 5th Aves, and Park St, north of the CBD.
Tauranga Māori ward byelection winner announced
Tauranga City Council has released the final result for the Te Awanui Ward byelection.
'Dirty cash grab': Councillor slams congestion charging
Steve Morris says Tauranga residents are already living week-to-week without having to fork out more money for congestion charging.
Court dismisses injunction halting controversial Tauranga Marine Precinct sale
The judge's decision found the arguments for stopping the sale "generally weak", and that claims of a local boat fleet being harmed were "overstated". Audio
Rural residents challenge BOP boundary changes
The Representation Commission is consulting on its electoral boundary review that will see changes to the Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua electorates for the 2026 general election. Audio
'We will make better decisions': Tauranga mayor on iwi council appointments
Three iwi representatives who will sit on Tauranga City Council committees have been welcomed to their roles.
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
Community boards resist Western Bay of Plenty merger proposal
At an appeal hearing on Thursday, four of the region's five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice.
Tauranga traffic: Turret Rd tidal lane gets initial funding
NZTA Waka Kotahi agreed to fund $5.2 million for the 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project.
BOP Regional Council sets guidelines for sale of Port of Tauranga shares
The dividend the council receives from its commercial arm subsidises regional council rates.
'Fear and anxiety' for locals fed up with beach parties
Many are calling for more police and for alcohol-free zones to be extended.
Mahé Drysdale still not living in Tauranga after seven months as mayor
Drysdale says he can't find a home in his desired school zone.
Tauranga’s Māori Ward byelection – who’s running?
The resignation of Mikaere Sydney means a decision is needed on who will become the city's next Māori ward councillor.
Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor resigns
Mikaere Sydney was elected in July 2024 but was never able to take up the job.
Meet the people behind Tauranga's $128m museum
Work has begun on Tauranga's first museum, expected to open in 2028, but the city's heritage collection was started in 1969. So what will the museum house, and what's happening behind the scenes?
‘I decided to do it for me’: Why council boss quit
After more than three years in the role, John Holyoake handed in his resignation on Monday.
Council's chief executive resigns, no reason given
The process of replacing John Holyoake will occur as the council prepares for the local government elections in October.
Tauranga’s new rainbow crossing installed after six-year campaign
The installation of a rainbow crossing in Tauranga is bittersweet, the pride advocate who made it happen says.
$36k raise for sick Māori ward councillor
Māori ward councillor Mikaere Sydney has been in hospital since July.