Politics

‘Toughen up’ on legal highs

Katikati has a problem with people addicted to drugs - and if legal highs can't be banned Western Bay District Council needs to make it tougher to sell them. That... Read More

Steve Morris answers his critics

Claims Steve Morris is holding ratepayers to ransom by campaigning for a new job while working as a Tauranga City councillor are being flatly denied by him. Talking... Read More

Protest to spotlight child abuse

Child abuse will come to the fore this weekend as Tauranga residents rally behind a global protest against abuse and sexual exploitation of children. Mother-of-four... Read More

Two hats for DHB chair

Bay of Plenty District Health Board chairperson Sally Webb now has two hats after being appointed the Taranaki District Health Board deputy chair. Sally, who has... Read More

Beagle on border duty

The Ministry for Primary Industries is working to keep a tight leash on the nation's borders by stopping cruise ship passengers attempting to bring unwanted produce... Read More

Rena recovery plan winds down

The $2.4 million government funded Rena long term environmental recovery plan is now reaching its final stages as weathered oil and beads continue to wash up on... Read More

New community conservation fund

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is encouraging applications to the new Community Conservation Partnerships Fund from Tauranga City community led conservation groups. The... Read More

Council flavour in electorate seats

Two past and present Tauranga City Councillors are eyeing a central government role with both announcing intentions to run for party candidacy to represent Tauranga... Read More

Kohanga reo clarification needed

A Tauranga Moana Iwi leader is calling on National Kohanga Reo Trust directors to be more transparent to clear up accusations of misspending for the sake and future... Read More

Boost for kiwifruit workers

Skill levels within the kiwifruit industry will be boosted by government funding for a training scheme for workers. New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated president... Read More

Matakana Island plan considered

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is currently considering submissions on proposed changes to the Matakana Island Plan. The island - situated in the Tauranga... Read More

City delegation to Asia

Tauranga City Mayor Stuart Crosby will lead a delegation to sister cities in China and Japan early next month. The 12-day trip to Yantai in China and Hitachi in... Read More