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SharkSurvivor

SharkSurvivor
  • Joined: Feb 2012
  • commented: 11
  • voted: 1

Commented on a story 11:06pm Jan 29th

"We dare call ourselves a city but have none of the offerings. Shops close early, restaurants close..."

The rejuvenation of Tauranga's downtown has been given a huge boost by two new office developments.

Changes for central Tauranga

27 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 12:25pm Jan 23rd

"Since these lovely creatures are apes and not monkeys, I really wonder how relevant your headline..."

For those who have been bitten by the travel bug, you will know the signs - itchy feet, a constant need to explore new surroundings and a yearning to know every inch of the history and culture of an area.

Travel: Monkey business in Borneo

23 Jan 2013

Commented on a story 1:38pm Dec 27th

"Yep Brian. We're more dangerous to sharks than they are to us. Still wouldn't like to face a tiger..."

A 1m shark which paid a visit to swimmers at Sandy Beach near Ahuriri is no cause for alarm, according to the Department of Conservation (DoC).

Metre long shark too close for comfort

20 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 1:05am Dec 14th

"Righteous Judge. You're so right... but who's listening. I've been banging on about the things you're..."

Tauranga's infill housing, building on a back section of 325sq m or less, will still be expected to soak up 6 per cent of the increase.

Intensification target re-think

13 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 1:02am Dec 14th

"This policy of building on back sections is ridiculous. Nowhere else in the world have I seen this..."

Tauranga's infill housing, building on a back section of 325sq m or less, will still be expected to soak up 6 per cent of the increase.

Intensification target re-think

13 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 2:28pm Dec 10th

"Boooring! Same old menus: fish and chips, burgers, calamari and ceasar salads. How many of these..."

Tauranga's central city hospitality sector is in expansion mode, with two new food service outlets opening tonight and more to come soon.

Tasty options enhance CBD

6 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 9:42am Dec 6th

"Another rubbish looking development for downtown then? "

Demolition work in Grey St is a sign of high hopes for the future of the Tauranga CBD.

Hopeful sign for Tauranga CBD

5 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 10:19am Nov 30th

"Yes Myles, but would you want one next to your house? And 474sqm is way too small to build on, these..."

A group of Hairini neighbours fear their property values will drop if a Habitat For Humanity home is built on their street.

Habitat home 'will devalue ours'

29 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 11:09am Nov 12th

"This council shows a blatant disregard for our heritage both built and natural. That they are so short..."

I was delighted to hear this week that Tauranga City Council is preparing massive cuts.

Editorial: Disregard for trees barren of aesthetic sense

10 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 9:43am Nov 5th

"@TheThinker: First of all, it's "their equivalent" not "there". Secondly, I am guessing you are trying..."

Demolition has been approved for a notable Tauranga downtown building which the Historic Places Trust has finally succeeded in getting listed as a heritage site.

Heritage building cleared to go

18 Oct 2012

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