Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga

From Nine To Noon, 10:46 am on 1 June 2023
Parking will be free in Tauranga's city centre on Saturdays once again

Parking will be free in Tauranga's city centre on Saturdays once again. Photo: John Borren/Sun Media.

Alisha talks to Kathryn about how paid parking in Tauranga's city centre has reduced the number of people visiting.  Bill Campbell who owns the gift and souvenir store, Fancy That is leaving the CBD after 15 years. He's fed up with parking and ongoing constructions issues. Alisha has an update on Chopper, the rottweiler who bit a vet.

Fancy That owner Bill Campbell in Tauranga's CBD

Fancy That owner Bill Campbell in Tauranga's CBD Photo: John Borren/Sun Media

Alisha Evans Local Democracy reporter for the Western Bay of Plenty, based in Tauranga for Sun Media Limited