Politics

Simon pushes government on America’s Cup

Tauranga MP and National Party economic development spokesperson Simon Bridges says time is running out for the government to get the America's Cup bases up and... Read More

Labour sets up shop in Greerton

The Labour Party is establishing a permanent and very visible presence in their Tauranga heartland. The party, which now boasts four MPs across the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Iwi settle Tauranga rights disputes

Three iwi joined together in Tauranga to sign a declaration resetting their relationship, following turbulent times earlier this year. The largest iwi in the Hauraki... Read More

Waka signal iwi agreement

Waka on Tauranga Moana on Saturday signals the signing of an agreement between Waikato and Western Bay of Plenty iwi, following turbulent times earlier this year. Diplomacy... Read More

Homeless to be housed by Christmas

The first nine of 19 transitional houses built on Opal Drive in Papamoa will be handed over to the Tauranga Community Housing Trust on Monday. The Ministry of Social... Read More

Local MPs vote on euthanasia

Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a euthanasia bill in its first reading. The End of Life Choice Bill, proposed by ACT Party MP David Seymour, was... Read More

Govt reveals $5bn families package

Families with children are expected to be the main benefactors of the Government's new mini-budget. The Labour-led Government released its Budget Policy Statement... Read More

Politicians wrangle over highway

NZTA's announcement to proceed with the Katikati bypass and associated safety improvements on SH2, has sparked words between Tauranga MP Simon Bridges and Transport... Read More

Jan Tinetti resumes lifelong learning

Jan Tinetti could be going through a big grief period. From running a school of 140 needy kids, she now plays a hand in running the country. And it's come at a personal... Read More

Baby girl for Simon and Natalie

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges and his wife Natalie have welcomed a baby girl into their family. Jemima Alicja Ruth Bridges was delivered by caesarean at 2pm on Friday. Jemima... Read More

Tuwharetoa Trust debt free

Tuwharetoa Settlement Trust says it is pleased to have delivered another strong financial return for Ngati Tuwharetoa, with a total comprehensive income after tax... Read More

Shane Jones talks regional development

New Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones visited Tauranga today as part of Bay of Connections celebrating their 10 year anniversary. The yearly report... Read More