Council

Runner-up ex-mayor congratulates Mahé Drysdale

Tauranga's former mayor, Greg Brownless, is congratulating the winners of the city council election, in which he is runner-up. Initial results show Olympian... Read More

Tauranga election: Mahé Drysdale set to be mayor

Tauranga's new mayor Mahé Drysdale is 'excited and daunted” about leading New Zealand's fifth-largest city. Progress results for the Tauranga... Read More

Fears for rough sleepers in Thames

Thames Community Board has voiced grave concerns for those sleeping rough in town, with suggestions someone could die if there is no action. 'My concern... Read More

Tauranga elections: One day left until polls close

Tauranga will have a mayor and councillors for the first time in years after voting in the local body election closes at midday Saturday. The last council... Read More

Boat ramp parking charge not on, says fisherman

Boaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga. It will cost $20 a day to park a boat trailer near the Pilot Bay, Sulphur... Read More

The votes are in for WBOP Council by-elections

The votes are in for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's two by-elections, to fill the vacant Council and Community Board seats. Laura Rae has been elected... Read More

Tauranga election: A guide for voters

Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years on Saturday. Here's everything you need know ahead of the polls closing... Read More

Tauranga’s commissioners on their big wins

In early 2021 Tauranga's future was 'pretty bleak”. The city's council had been sacked, the CBD was littered with empty shops, and the Covid pandemic gripped... Read More

Neighbour reflects on loss of ‘godsend’

The neighbour who mowed a former Rotorua reserve set to be used for housing says it is a shame to see the 'godsend” go - but 'progress is progress”. Geoff... Read More

New signalised crossing on Fraser Street

Fraser Street will be welcoming a new signalised crossing between 17th and 18th Aves. The construction works will be on weekdays from 7am to 5pm. Construction... Read More

Tauranga marina: Owens threatens legal action

Tauranga mayoral candidate Doug Owens is threatening to take the council he wants to lead to court in a years-long marina dispute that has cost ratepayers... Read More

Final week to vote in the TCC election

With two days to go until ballot boxes close, it's time to choose who you want to run this city. Since voting opened for Tauranga City's 2024 local election... Read More