Alisha Evans

A waterfront neighbourhood resident plagued by burnouts and public drug use says new safety changes will have a positive impact.

Resident Matt McHardy said drug use and dealing happened in cars parked on the grass verge across from homes, at all times of day.

Andrew von Dadelszen lost his seat to Kat Macmillan by 248 votes.

Departing Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen says he has “done his dash” after 15 years in the role.

Voter turnout for the Western Bay of Plenty election increased slightly despite the council spending $70,000 less on election promotion.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale scores his leadership lower than most of his team members score him.

The old Cambridge Rd landfill closed in 1998 after more than 30 years of use.

The seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.

Two invasive pests are on the Bay of Plenty's doorstep. But councils, the Government and iwi are working to keep the exotic caulerpa seaweed and the freshwater gold clam at bay.

Plans for pontoons in a picturesque part of Tauranga Harbour have rowers and harbourside residents riled up.