Politics

Govt changes bad for tenants, landlords

A Tauranga landlord has lashed out at the government's proposed changes to rental rules, saying the extra costs are unaffordable for both tenants and landlords. Tony... Read More

Differing opinions on roadside drug test

The government has told police to catch more drunk drivers and stop pushing to saliva test drivers for drugs. Documents obtained under the Official Information... Read More

Housing minister visits Tauranga

Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford hosted a housing forum in Tauranga this afternoon to discuss the future of the city's housing options He was... Read More

A different view of Coronation Park

Imagine a transport hub, information centre and accommodation provider all in one location in downtown Mount Maunganui. That's the vision local architect Mark Wassung... Read More

MP: Govt decision on oil/gas ‘sensible’

Tauranga Labour Party list MP Angie Warren-Clark has praised her government's ending of new offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand as choosing a ‘sensible... Read More

By-election candidates to debate live

Candidates vying for the single vacant At Large seat on the Tauranga City Council will go head-to-head in a live debate at No. 1 The Strand on Thursday April 19. The... Read More

Maori electoral option packs in the mail

Information packs went out to 477,000 Maori voters this week as the 2018 Maori Electoral Option gets underway. The option runs from April 3-August 2 and allows... Read More

Candidates slam councillor

It's a simple, procedural, postal by-election to fill a vacancy at Tauranga City Council, but three weeks out from the close of voting, there has been a heated... Read More

Sunair flying again, looking for pilots

Tauranga-based Sunair Aviation has won the right to fly again after being grounded for six months. Owner Dan Power said the lengthy time out of the air had cost... Read More

August for Bay roading futures

It's too early to tell if the government draft transport policy will be good for the Bay of Plenty, says BOP Regional Council Transport Committee chair Stuart Crosby. The... Read More

Public feedback urged on fuel hike

The government is seeking feedback from the public on a proposal to increase the fuel excise duty by between nine and 12 cents a litre over three years. This was... Read More

Transport policy ‘out of touch’ - Muller

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is slamming the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport as ‘out of touch with regional New Zealand'. 'The Government's... Read More