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Builders keen to be back at work but face delays and supply chain constraints.
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'Cracked the $1 million mark': Tauranga house values hit major milestone
The wider Bay of Plenty's property values climbed 5.5 per cent to $945,000.
Shop local, save jobs: Businesses gear up for level 3
Small businesses are counting on local support when they open under level 3 this week.
Access to food key concern in Western Bay amid lockdown level 4
But local community much more resilient, council boss says.
Six arrested at lockdown protest in Tauranga CBD
Protests took place outside government and local council buildings around the country.
Smaller council proposed for Tauranga
Ensuring future councillors were elected from wards was fairer, council heard.
Man hands stranger who 'lost everything' $100 in supermarket
'I welled up with tears in the middle of the meat department.'
Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration
OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.
Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping
OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.
Future of Tauranga City governance to be determined
How the city's future mayor and councillors are elected will be decided on.
How to declutter your garage in five easy steps
Kiwis are accumulating more and more possessions, which take up valuable garage space
New houses will cost more: Tauranga's 'crazy prices' put businesses at risk
Land supply shortages don't help in this region ... it needs to be more affordable.
Covid-19: 'Insane' demand for home deliveries in Tauranga
Tauranga businesses are being inundated with requests for contactless home deliveries.
Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid
Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.
Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines
Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.
'Bottleneck ': Rush on building consents before fee increase overwhelms council
The development contribution for a 3 or more bedroom home rose to $19,708 on August 1
'Tough times' remain for some businesses despite lockdown reprieve
The Bay of Plenty will move to alert level 3 a week after being plunged into lockdown.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Tauranga traffic volumes higher than last lockdown
Travel during level 4 lockdown is severely limited.
'We've been here before': No panic as rugby final disrupted by lockdown
The Baywide Premier men's final has been postponed from August 21.
Jo Raphael: If you're not local, stay away
OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.
Struggling families urged to get help as lockdown bites into finances
You can still earn good money and struggle with your finances.
Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3
With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.
'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless man
The incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.
Proposed rates freeze amid lockdown 'unlikely' to benefit businesses
Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance says the council needs to "cut its cloth".
GPs, pharmacies join Bay's Covid-19 vaccination rollout
The region is ahead of its vaccination goals overall but has missed recent weekly targets
Face mask businesses respond to spike in demand
Tauranga businesses are responding to a steady demand for reusable masks.
Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes make House of the Year top 100
Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.
Local veterans of Afghanistan reflect on 20 years of war
Local veterans reflect on the impacts of 20 years of war in Afghanistan.
Covid pamphlet: DHB tight-lipped on details until after investigation
The pamphlet was pulled after receiving backlash for implying Māori were the virus.
The Premium Debate: Record keeping to become mandatory in all levels
Go to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
'Heartbreaking': AIMS Games chief on the decision to cancel this year's event
Vicki Semple: The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved were paramount.
Matt Cowley: Vaccines need to be in your business plan
Comment: Employers will benefit from having a highly vaccinated workforce.
'Lockdown limbo': Pain but acceptance as Covid restrictions extend
Some are making the most of a longer lockdown but businesses are feeling the bite.