Whareroa Marae Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Proposed plans for housing intensification in Mount Maunganui are being called irresponsible by Whareroa Marae.
Alisha outlines the concerns. Meanwhile Tawhitinui Marae in Whakamarama has been given back four paper roads which will allow for four extra homes as part of their papakainga project bringing the total to 20.
And the Te Puna community is against a proposed development on culturally sensitive land.
Western Bay of Plenty Local Democracy reporter Alisha Evans based in Tauranga with SunLive
