Politics

Tauranga MPs take seven-hour cross-party roadie

Four Tauranga-based MPs completed an unplanned, cross-country, cross-party road trip yesterday after wild weather cancelled flights to Wellington. Tauranga... Read More

Councillor ends 15-year run after losing seat

Departing Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen says he has 'done his dash” after 15 years in the role. Von Dadelszen lost the final... Read More

Govt to deliver 300 more social homes in BoP

The Government says more than 300 new social homes will be delivered in the Bay of Plenty by 2027. They would be delivered by two community housing providers... Read More

Denyer confirmed as mayor after final count

Western Bay of Plenty's final local election results have been declared. James Denyer's lead extended, and he has officially been re-elected as mayor... Read More

$9m Govt boost for BoP flood protection upgrades

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured more than $9 million in Government co-investment to support nearly $15.2 million worth of flood protection upgrades... Read More

Residents invited to hear Tauranga’s next steps

Tauranga City's Mayor, councillors and chief executive are inviting the people of Tauranga to an evening of updates, insights and open conversation about the... Read More

Whakatāne opts for 'nice-to-have' approach

While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatāne has opted for a mayor more welcoming of nice-to-have projects. 'The... Read More

Candidate describes tense 48-hour update wait

Bay of Plenty regional councillor Kat Macmillan says she felt every emotion during the nail-biting, 48-hour wait for preliminary election results. Long-serving... Read More

Whakatāne voters want 'something different'

While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatāne has opted for a mayor more welcoming of nice-to-have projects. 'The... Read More

WBOP Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result

Darlene Dinsdale says she's disappointed she will only serve one term as Western Bay of Plenty's Māori ward councillor. She was elected to the Waka Kai Uru... Read More

Change ahead for Mayor James Denyer’s next term

Working with change will be the focus for re-elected Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer. Denyer won Saturday's election and will serve his second mayoral... Read More

Neck-and-neck in Whakatāne mayoral race

Māori wards appear to be the only clear winner in the Whakatāne District Council election. As progress results are counted, only 19 votes separate the two... Read More