Tauranga City Council rejects funding for congestion charging study

Saturday 17 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 17 Oct, 4:00pm

In this story Tauranga City Council, Mahé Drysdale

Tauranga City Council has declined a $300,000 request to investigate time-of-use congestion charging for local roads. Mayor Mahe Drysdale supported the proposal, suggesting the study could potentially save $300 million on future transport projects.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 17 Oct, 12:15pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours

NZ HeraldSat 17 Oct, 12:15pm

Council rejects $300,000 funding request to explore Tauranga congestion charging (opens in new tab)
1NewsSat 17 Oct, 4:00pm

Tauranga council debates $300k bid to probe congestion charging (opens in new tab)
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