Anne Tolley
More rain overnight in Bay of Plenty
Rain has continued to fall in the Upper North Island overnight but it seems residents may have escaped the worst.
In the last 12 hours, 10 to 14 mils of rain fell across parts of the Bay of Plenty.
…Councils eye up cycleways, bus routes, after funding boost
Councils around the country are eyeing up cycleways and bus routes as Government funding for environmentally friendly transport projects is handed out.
The $350 million, first promised in this… Audio
Tauranga - can a new plan breathe life into it
Should a two-billion dollar plan to transform Tauranga's central city be signed off by the city's four commissioners project be rather than elected representatives? Kathryn speaks with Council's… Audio
Co-ownership structure for land in Tauranga
An iwi leader says a co-ownership structure for land in Tauranga signals a new era of co-operation.
Ngāi Te Rangi chair Paora Stanley says working with the city council has been very difficult in the… Audio
Still plenty of work to do for Crown Commission in Tauranga - Anne Tolley
The government has placed its faith in a Crown Commission to continue governing Tauranga for at least two more years - but the chair says such structures should be used sparingly.
Four commissioners… Audio
Bookmarks with Anne Tolley
Today's Bookmarks guest is Tauranga City Council Comission Chairwoman Anne Tolley. She joins Jesse to share a few of her favourite things. Audio
Where Aucklanders are welcome this summer
There's been a lot of discussion around where double-vaccinated Aucklanders are welcome this summer once the borders open. Karyn is joined by mayors from around the country to hear their thoughts on… Audio
Tauranga Commissioner frustrated by 'complacency'
Tauranga leaders are frustrated locals haven't turned out in force to get tested and vaccinated for Covid-19, now that the virus has popped up in the region.
Two new cases were detected in the Bay of… Audio
Covid-19: Anne Tolley on Tauranga wastewater positive
Tauranga is on high-alert after the city's wastewater tested positive for Covid-19.
Anyone in Bay of Plenty with coronavirus symptoms is now being urged to get a test after Covid-19 was detected in… Audio
'Risky' to put councillors back in charge in 2021 in Tauranga
Six months after Crown appointed commissioners took over at Tauranga City Council, local leaders want their stay extended.
The four commissioners are supposed to stay on until local government… Audio
A boost for Tauranga's arts sector
Three quarters of a million dollars over the next three years is earmarked to boost Tauranga's arts, culture and heritage sectors as part of the city council's long-term plan. In fact, over 10% of the… Video, Audio
Tauranga City Council lead commissioner Anne Tolley shocked by infrastructure spending
The lead commissioner overseeing the running of Tauranga City Council, Anne Tolley, says she's shocked at its lack of investment in infrastructure.
Tolley was appointed head of a team of… Audio
Tolley expected Mallard's defamation case to be costly when she signed it off
Former Deputy Speaker and National MP Anne Tolley expected the Speaker's legal dispute to be costly when she signed off on tax payers' footing the bill.
More than $300,000 were spent in defamation… Audio
'Crazy, dehumanising, frightening' - departing MPs share their views on Parliament
Departing MPs have shared their observations on parliamentary life describing it as a "crazy", "dehumanising" and "frightening" place. Audio
No timeframe for implementation of Parliament Code of Conduct
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Anne Tolley, says there's no timeframe for the implementation of a Code of Conduct for Parliament.
That's despite recent scandals involving inappropriate behaviour by… Audio
A tax bill, last year's performance, and prisoner voting at alert level 3
In the first week of alert level 3 MPs have speedily passed a tax bill, started a performance review of the Government and heard views on prisoner voting. Audio
Simon Bridges rules out working with NZ First post election
National Party leader Simon Bridges has made a high-stakes opening gambit in election year, attempting to knee-cap New Zealand First by ruling it out of any post-election deals.
But could the move… Audio
Tragedy on Whakaari/ White Island
With no more survivors on Whakaari/White Island after the volcanic eruptions there yesterday, the official death toll stands at five, with a further eight still officially still listed as missing… Audio
Scrutiny on PM over Labour's handling of allegations
Scrutiny is now firmly on the Prime Minister as the fallout over sexual assault allegations escalates. The Labour Party President NIgel Haworth has been forced to step down and now attention is… Audio
The everlasting money talk
You might think MPs spend all their time debating legislation. That's not true. They also spend a lot of time talking money. Audio