Dr Tim Maltby For Council

Tauranga Mayor

Papamoa Ward Councillor

Category: Candidates

  • Tauranga Light Rail Network

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    The existing light rail track and central station at Memorial Park We already have the basics for a light rail transport network in Memorial Park. It just needs to be extended to cover the rest of the city. All run by volunteers from the Tauranga Model Marine & Engineering Club. We will need more train…

  • Election Questions 3

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    Mount shops looking towards the Mount. Another query from a local resident. Do you support the addition of fluoride to the water? What is your stance on factory & port air pollution?Do you support high rise and multi story buildings in Mount Maunganui? Do you support building the new sport stadium in the Tauranga CBD?Do you support establishing connected commuter bike…

  • More Election Questions

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    The new rocket slide in Memorial Park. A lot flasher than the old rocket slide from my childhood. There is a new Humpty Dumpty as well. Another query from a local resident. Several questions there to answer so I will do my best. The three waters legislation gives the government the power to mandate water…

  • Election Questions

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    Humpty Dumpty in Memorial Park. We used to have Humpty Dumpty and all the kings men on the wall beside the pump shed for the fountain. Now we have a new Humpty Dumpty all on his own. We also have a new rocket slide. Another query from a local resident. I’m so glad to read…

  • Maori Wards

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    Maori carving beside state highway 29A overlooking Rangataua Bay. I have had a query about Maori wards. I am writing as you are running for Mayor of Tauranga. 1. Do you support the Coalition Government’s plan to have binding referenda about Maori wards? 2. Do you support or oppose Maori wards in Tauranga? I think…

  • Don’t Close Otumoetai Pool

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    The entrance to Otumoetai Pool I have had a recent query about Otumoetai Pool. I read that you are in favour of building facilities in the suburbs. What is your stance on the proposed closing of Otumoetai Pool? I am totally opposed to closing the pool. The Otumoetai pool is exactly the type of facility…

  • Omanu Polar Plunge

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    The Mount College polar plunge was held this morning, Wednesday 19th June, at Omanu Surf Club this morning to raise money for the Leukeamia and Blood Cancer Foundation. The event is held in memory of Jed Roberts who died from leukaemia while attending the college. Everyone was into the water just on dawn, around 7.15.…

  • Finally My Signs Are Coming

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    After a few hiccups my signs are finally being printed. Up by the weekend I hope. Or: The sign design is by sign creations on Hewletts road, Mount Maunganui.

  • Sydenham Botanic Park Arbour Day

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    Here’s the team – ready for planting for Sydenham Botanic Park Arbour Day. GOF on the far right. Sydenham Botanic Park is a unique little park, located on Millers road, beside the old Brookfield Primary School. The land was gifted to Tauranga residents by the late Frank Sydenham. It is home to one of the…

  • It’s In The Ballot Papamoa 16 June

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    Photo Credit : Derrin Richards (Google Photos…) Five Papamoa Ward candidates turned up for the Papamoa Ward “Its In The Ballot” event on Sunday Evening 16th of July. Seated left to right: A Hard Hitting Question: Transparency And Accountability What steps will you take to make sure our local government is transparent and accountable? I…

  • Welcome Bay Village

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    Welcome Bay from across the estuary. Taken from state highway 29A. I was at a candidates evening in Welcome Bay on Wednesday 12th of June. One of the topics that came up was that Welcome Bay has problems with traffic congestion, and no supermarket. There are historic and economic reasons for that, and the same…

  • Top Three Priorities For 2024

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    This post is taken from an audience question at the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers (PRRA) meeting for Arataki Ward candidates on Monday 10th of June (I have paraphrased the question). What are your top three priorities for the first six months after the election There is a lot of work for the incoming council to…

  • John Robson Has Had His Hair Cut

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    John Robson had vowed not to have his hair cut until the commissioners leave office at Tauranga City Council. We were worried that the commissioners reign might have been extended for a further 4 years. Secretly, I think John was worried too. He was already having trouble seeing where he was going (Johns Website). The…