Gavin Ogden

Sep 11, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Gavin Ogden

Tom Rutherford will stand in this year’s general election as the National Party’s candidate for the Bay of Plenty electorate. At just 26, the Bay of Plenty resident says he’s ready to step into the shoes of outgoing MP Todd Muller, who is not seeking re-election. The cost of living, transport and crime were Rutherford’s biggest issues going into the election. “People are spending up to 90 minutes in their car getting from Ōmokoroa to the Tauranga CBD,” he said.

Sep 9, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Gavin Ogden

Watch the Local Focus video to see all of Taikato’s answers on a range of questions. Pare Taikato will stand for the Labour Party as its new candidate for the Bay of Plenty. The Bay local was selected after Labour List MP, Angie Warren-Clark’s decision to relocate to Northland and stand in Whangārei for the election this October. Infrastructure and housing are the most significant issues Taikato hopes to tackle if elected. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.

Sep 8, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Gavin Ogden

Founded during the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 by Pāpāmoa resident Makaia Carr, Kura Kai’s goal is to help feed struggling families. Community volunteers used donated ingredients to cook extra meals at home, which are shared with those less fortunate. Three years later, the charity’s rangatahi initiative is now a fixture in 38 schools. Katikati College has been part of the programme for two years.

Jul 24, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Gavin Ogden

Terrible traffic is not only bad news for commuters, it’s bad for businesses too. Economic development agency Priority One, along with local councils, businesses and the University of Waikato, want to shake-up travel in and around Tauranga. “Currently 90 per cent of our journeys in Tauranga are through private motor vehicle and it’s causing significant congestion challenges,” said Marissa Nikora, Priority One sustainability lead.

Jul 24, 2023 | refresh.news | Gavin Ogden

Private cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches. Powered by the Echo RSS Plugin by CodeRevolution.