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Moving forward to do what s right : Commissioners Tauranga Māori wards decision applauded
12 Apr, 2021 06:00 AM
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Tauranga City Council commissioner chairwoman Anne Tolley, and chief executive Marty Grenfell (background) in a meeting where Māori wards were discussed. Photo / George Novak
Tauranga City Council commissioner chairwoman Anne Tolley, and chief executive Marty Grenfell (background) in a meeting where Māori wards were discussed. Photo / George Novak
A decision to establish a Māori ward in Tauranga city has been described as just , good and doing what s right by some of those already serving in such a role. Today, Tauranga City Council commissioners
Community fun days have been connecting people to consultation
7 Apr, 2021 08:00 PM
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Children putting their fishing skills to the test at the Te Puna Community Fun Day. Photo / Supplied
Children putting their fishing skills to the test at the Te Puna Community Fun Day. Photo / Supplied
Children learning more about the area at the Te Puna Community Fun Day. Photo / Supplied 310321communityday2.JPG
By Shauni James
The local community has been able to have their say in important matters while still having fun altogether.
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has recently held a series of Community Fun Days around the district to encourage people to give feedback on council s 2021-31 Long Term Plan Consultation Document.
SmartGrowth Leadership Group set to get new independent chairperson
7 Apr, 2021 10:00 PM
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Tauranga City Council Commissioner Bill Wasley. Photo / File
Government ministers are expected to attend an upcoming meeting to appoint a new SmartGrowth chairman following the exit of new Tauranga City Council commissioner Bill Wasley. The SmartGrowth Leadership Group Committee later this month, the Three Waters issue, and a $2 million budget blow-out to fix a Waihi Beach creek were among items discussed at a Western Bay of Plenty District Council meeting yesterday.
Western Bay mayor Garry Webber told the meeting he will chair the April 22 SmartGrowth meeting for about five minutes until the new independent chairperson is appointed.