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# Dr Tim Maltby

Tauranga City Council News

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- [BOP Shellfish Ban](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/08/2025-08-26-02/) - A warning for paralytic shellfish poisoning was put in place on the 13th of August 2025. Paralytic shellfish toxins have been detected in shellfish at levels over the safe limit set by New Zealand Food Safety. The warning extends from Whakatane to Mount Maunganui. Nature loves to recycle everything, including waste. In fact our waste
- [Waxeyes On A Sugar High](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/08/2025-08-27-01/) - All parents know the effect of too much sugar on small children. Well, waxeyes are no different. Look at them go. Sugar high here we come. My tuis like to muscle in as well. Watch the waxeye get out of the way. There is a definite garden hierarchy amongst the birds. Tuis have amazing long
- [Parliamentary Submission](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/08/2025-08-26-03/) - I have just sent in my submission On The Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill Committee SecretariatGovernance and Administration CommitteeParliament BuildingsWellingtonPhone:04 817 9520ga.legislation@parliament.govt.nz This submission is from Dr Tim Maltby The Submission I support the intent of this bill which is to reduce pressure on council rates by: refocusing the purpose of local government; and
- [Trojan Horses](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/08/2025-08-26-01/) - The election candidates are plied by various groups, mostly by groups with an agenda. One of the latest to arrive in my inbox is a survey by the Free Speech Union. Sounds great doesn't it. Who could be against free speech, right? But as usual, there is a not so noble agenda behind the free
- [Rates Rally 26th Of June](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/08/2025-06-26-01/) - Jan Gyenge (pronounced Jen Ga) organised a rates rally at 8.00am Thursday 26th of June, outside the Tauranga City Council building. The council was due to meet at 9.30am to vote on the annual plan for 2025-26, which includes a 9.9% rates increase. Most people in Tauranga can not afford a 9.9% rates increase. Around
- [MRRR Meeting May 2025](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/05/2025-05-15-02/) - Mayor Mahe Drysdale spoke at the Mount Maunganui Ratepayers Residents and Retailers (MRRR) meeting on Thursday the 15th of May 2025. The Mayor has bought a house in Papamoa, and the family are moving in at the end of the year. Mayoress Juliette is finishing her teacher training at Waikato University this year. Juliette is
- [Rates Rally May 2025](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/05/2025-05-15-01/) - Local Tauranga resident Jan Gyenge (pronounced Jen Ga), organised a rates rally for concerned Tauranga residents on Sunday 18th of May, 2025. The rally started at 1.00pm at Memorial Park, with a speech by local ACT MP Cameron Luxton. Thanks Cameron for a very good speech. Jan led an orderly march up Devonport road, stopping
- [Annual Plan Submission Tool](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/04/2025-04-09-01/) - I have made up this submission tool for anyone wanting to put in a submission. The submission tool covers both the annual plan, local water done well, and the development contributions policy. Also refer to the council consultation document. Submissions close on Monday the 28th of April. The council submission form is very narrow, and
- [Mount Ratepayers MRRR Thursday 27th of March](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/04/2025-03-27-01/) - Kirsten Murfitt and Erika Harvey spoke about various council shenanigans. The meeting was attended by Councillors Glen Crowther (TCC), Tracy Coxhead (WBOPC), Margaret Murray-Benge (WBOPC), and Stewart Crosby (BOPRC). Kirsten from km law has spent a lot of time investigating various council property transactions. The council has a history of buying property well above market
- [Rates Cap Petition](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/12/rates-cap-petition/) - Tauranga is struggling because of unaffordable rates. Under the long term plan, rates are set to become even more unaffordable. I have started this petition to put a rates cap on council. Please sign the petition here, and pass it on. The petition: Make ratepayer affordability a requirement for all council decisions. Adopt a 3%
- [Jordan Williams NZ Taxpayers Union At PRA](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/03/2025-03-10-01/) - Jordan Williams from the New Zealand Taxpayers Union spoke at the Papamoa Residents Association on Monday 10th of March 2025 (NZTU Facebook Page). Jordan spoke about the performance of the coalition government, and what they are doing for local government. Here are some of Jordan's slides from the latest Curia poll which are referred to
- [Our Rates For 2034](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/05/what-about-rates/) - The total average residential rates, including water and Regional Council rates by 2034 is estimated at approximately $12,000 per year, or higher. The average Tauranga City Council residential rates are approximately $3500. If we add average Regional Council rates (approx. $600), and average water rates (approx. $600), the total average residential rates for 2024 are
- [Huge News On Developer Contributions (1)](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-02-28-01/) - Update and clarification: Tauranga has two different development contributions, one by the land developer, and another by whoever builds the house. The council is allowed to charge the land developer 100% of the growth infrastructure costs which means that the section price has already paid for growth. This reduces the cost of bare land because
- [Marine Precinct Motion To Strike](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-02-25-01/) - I spent the day in court on Tuesday 25th of February, along with 40-50 other people supporting Erika Harvey. The numbers did reduce by the end of the day. Last year, the Commissioners made a secret sale of the Marine Precinct to an unsolicited buyer. There was no public tender. The sale was kept secret
- [Go Woke Go Broke](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-02-26-01/) - National appears to be attempting a triangulation like policy, trying to woo swing voters on the centre left by embracing woke leftist policies like LGBT. The trick, is to woo swing voters, without undermining support from your own base. The downfall can be that you alienate your own base, and do not attract a significant
- [Tsunami Workshop Papamoa](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/tsunami-workshop/) - TCC ran a Tsunami workshop at the Papamoa Library on Friday 14th of February 2025. A lot of staff and consultants in attendance. The previous workshop was held in Arataki. I am pleased to say that six of our councillors attended. Thank you councillors for giving up your time for this very important subject. In
- [Michael Connett On Fluoridation](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-02-03-01/) - I attended the presentation by Michael Connett on Monday the 3rd of February in the Te Puna hall. The meeting was organised by Fluoride Free New Zealand. Michael is a US lawyer who has recently won a court case against the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over fluoride dosing of water supplies. Michael has come
- [Simeon Brown Lunch](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-02-04-01/) - I attended the lunch and presentation by Simeon Brown MP for Pakuranga on Tuesday 4th of February at Trinity Wharf. The lunch event was hosted by local National Party MP's Sam Uffindel for Tauranga, and Tom Rutherford for Bay Of Plenty. Simeon Brown is minister for Auckland, Health, and State Owned Enterprises. Simeon was formerly
- [Armistice Day 2024](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2024-11-11-01/) - The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day at Papamoa War Memorial on Stella Place. Don't those navy lads look handsome in those white uniforms. Also attended by an army verteran, and an army officer from the UK. Approximately 18,000 and 12,000 kiwis died in World Wars One and Two
- [Steve Morris Clinic](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2024-12-16-01/) - Barry Scott and I attended a clinic with Councillor Steve Morris at the Papamoa Library in December 2024. Barry is promoting community committees, as a first step towards community boards, with the first committee being setup as a trial for the Arataki and Papmaoa wards. I was along for the ride. Council is planing to
- [Gordon Spratt Shelter](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2024-12-24-01/) - We have a new shelter beside the play park at Gordon Spratt Reserve. Here local resident Barry Scott cuts the ribbon with Papamoa Rotary Club project manager Christa George. Barry initiated the project to provide shade for local moms while their children are playing on the playground. The structure provides shade, and somewhere to sit
- [Treaty Principles Bill Submission](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-01-05-01/) - Below is my submission on the Treaty Principles Bill. This is about some very important issues which affect New Zealand's sovereignty, and the way in which we as a nation go forward. The current path that the country on is "divide and conquer" which does not bode well for the future of our democracy. The
- [Tom Rutherford MP](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2025/02/2025-01-24-01/) - I spoke with Tom Rutherford National Party MP For Bay Of Plenty at his electoral office on Domain Road, Papamoa. Tom was first elected in 2023. He was formerly on the Justice and Governance select committee (which includes local government), and the Transport and Infrastructure select committee. He is currently on the Justice select committee.
- [Marine Precinct LGOIMA Requests](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/11/marine-precinct-lgoima-requests/) - For those who are interested, the Marine Precinct LGOIMA request responses are listed below. Refer to Tauranga City Council LGOIMA requests to see all responses. First batch of responses not including sale documents Interim response letter - 1 November 2024 (287kb, pdf) Attachment 1 - 2015.11.18 Signed Funding Agreement 18 November 2015 (1440kb, pdf) Attachment
- [Treaty Principles Bill](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/11/treaty-principles-bill/) - I am probably going to get myself into trouble here, but after all of the news about the Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi bill I thought that I would have a look at it myself. Parliament is looking for submissions on the bill by Tuesday, January 7 2025 (Sunlive Treaty Principles Bill Submissions). The
- [Do We Need A Rates Cap?](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/11/do-we-need-a-rates-cap/) - The council has been very busy. They have approved the next phase of the library building. They are soon going to approve the next phase for the museum, and they are warming up to approve the aquatic center. All wonderful stuff, except for the poor starving ratepayers who are going to have to pay for
- [Marine Precinct Updates 2024-11-22](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/11/marine-precinct-updates-2024-11-22/) - A bit more news on the Marine Precinct. The Marine Precinct group lead by Erika Harvey, Mark Ngata and Sean Kelly have had to withdraw their legal action because of the high costs and the risk of damages being awarded. Justice is only available to people with deep pockets. The legal costs would have been
- [Mucking Out November 2024](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/12/mucking-out-november-2024/) - Some of the little treasures that the peasants found while they were mucking out the stables. We have a petition to put a rates cap on council. Please sign the petition, and pass it on. Thanks. The council is negotiating with the Auditor General over the investigations of the Marine Precinct sale and the Devonport
- [Maori Wards](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/06/maori-wards/) - 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](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/06/dont-close-otumoetai-pool/) - 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
- [The Marine Precinct Has Been Sold](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/06/the-marine-precinct-has-been-sold/) - And just like that it's gone. Council has sold the marine precinct to an unknown buyer for an unknown price (BOP Times). No warning, no discussion, no consultation. Just now you have it, and poof, suddenly just like that, it's gone. And they can't tell you the details because if they did they might look
- [Too Many Consultants](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/05/and-then-there-were-consultants/) - More managers means more consultants. So where we have too many managers (seagulls), we also seem to have too many consultants (ducks), all looking for food (rates). In 2022-23 Tauranga City Council spent nearly $56million on consultants (LGOIMA request /2024/q4/150524). More wasteful spending and higher rates. The Tauranga City Council organisation needs to be restructured.
- [Too Many Managers](https://www.timmaltby.nz/2024/05/too-many-managers/) - And not enough ratepayers. Tauranga City Council has too many managers (seagulls). For the 2022-23 year there were 1033.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees working for Tauranga City Council (2023 Annual Report). Over the same period there were 190.5 managers (LGOIMA request 2024/q4/90524). This means that there are 843 non managerial staff, with one manager per

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- [About Me](https://www.timmaltby.nz/about/) - It is good to have the sand between your toes when you walk on the beach. About Me I am an Engineer. As an Engineer I am trained to be very analytical and a problem solver. I like to get to the bottom of things, understand what is causing the problem, and then work out
- [Contact Dr Tim Maltby](https://www.timmaltby.nz/contact/) - Please use the form to send me a message. Thanks Tim.
- [Meet The Team](https://www.timmaltby.nz/team/) - Meet My My Campaign Manager Fluffy the cat, my campaign manager passed away this morning (Tuesday 18th of March 2025) at the ripe old age of 17. She was my friend, it was a long time ago. I miss her. I stood for Tauranga City Council in the 2024 election. Fluffy provided the strategic vision
- [Why Vote For Me For Mayor](https://www.timmaltby.nz/why-me/) - Canon Charles Jordan. A worthy example of public service. In those days the Mayor and Councillors were not paid. The role of Mayor is not to be a business manager, or a consultant, or a chief executive. The council chief executive manages the day to day operation of the council organisation. The role of mayor
- [My Goals](https://www.timmaltby.nz/goals/) - Tauranga council has the lowest approval rating of any council in New Zealand ( see Scoop and The Post). We have the highest rates of any city in New Zealand (Ratepayers Report), and Tauranga is the fifth most unaffordable city in the world for housing (New Zealand Herald). Tauranga is predicted to have the highest
- [Useful Links](https://www.timmaltby.nz/links/) - A collection of useful links for this election. Sustainable Bay Of Plenty. Glen Crowther has some very informative articles about Tauranga City Council. Well worth reading. SBOB Home Page City Center Fact Sheet Long Term Plan Part 1 Long Term Plan Part 2 A Tale Of Two Cities Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association is the
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