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Development of Tauranga CBD hotel, convention centre proposal should be ‘dropped’
A proposal for a $147 million hotel and convention centre in Tauranga’s CBD should be “dropped altogether”, not just paused, a resident group chairman says.
Council ‘got it wrong’ with Links Ave closure, meeting told
A newly elected councillor has questioned why a controversial road closure in Mount Maunganui that has seen motorists fined $5 million continued despite huge community opposition.
Council to seek an extension to defer the fluoridation of Tauranga’s water supply
Tauranga City Council elected members decided today to seek an extension from the Director-General of Health to defer fluoridation of Tauranga’s water supply until such time as the judicial review court process on this matter is complete.
Anne Salmond: My Open Submission on this Radical, Flawed Fast-Track Bill
Dame Anne Salmond criticizes the Fast-Track Approvals Bill for undermining New Zealand's democracy and environmental protections, arguing it grants ministers excessive power and limits public oversight.
New Zealand Broken and in Decline – New Survey
A recent Ipsos survey indicates that many New Zealanders believe society is broken and desire a strong leader to overhaul the political and economic systems, highlighting significant societal divisions.
Tauranga City Council Wants $25 Million for Building Sold for a Dollar
A High Court judge has rejected Tauranga City Council’s bid to recoup $25million over a failed car park building that the council sold for a dollar when serious defects were discovered.
Tauranga Survey: Opposition to City Council ‘Overwhelming’ $4.75b Billion Plans
Residents want the Tauranga City Council to drastically cut projected spending to pare back the $4.75 billion needed to pay for a raft of proposed projects over the next decade, an informal survey of nearly 1500 people has found.
Exploring City Deals: Can Tauranga Learn from Manchester’s Success?
New Zealand might implement city deals based on Manchester's model, highlighting collaboration between local councils to tackle regional issues effectively. For Tauranga, such initiatives could offer solutions tailored to local challenges like housing and transport, enhancing community development and governance.
Shaping Tauranga's Future: Exploring the Impact of City and Regional Deals on Local Growth
On the 1st of May, Tauranga City Council is hosting an event at Classic Flyers to discuss the city's transformation and future opportunities