Urban Task Force Influence

Influence of the Urban Task Force on Tauranga

Compiled by Suzie Edmonds April 2025

The UTF, Priority One, the Tauranga City Council, and the connections. Piecing public information together, looking at who does what in Tauranga, shows a big picture of Tauranga City Council failing to protect ratepayers. Executive Summary This report outlines in detail how unelected developer-led groups—the Urban Task Force (UTF) and Priority One—have exerted undue influence over Tauranga City Council. Through donations, lobbying, confidential communications, and overlapping leadership roles with Council staff and contractors, these organisations have compromised transparency, democratic process, and public trust. >>>>more>>>

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