Council rejects $300,000 funding request to explore Tauranga congestion charging

Local Democracy Reporter·SunLive·16 Oct, 2026 11:15 PM4 mins to read‌ Mayor Mahe Drysdale said he supported funding an investigation into congestion charging, calling it a 'good investment'. Photo / NZMEA $300,000 request for funding to investigate time-of-use congestion charging for Tauranga roads has been rejected. That was despite Mayor Mahe Drysdale calling the proposed investigation a “good investment” that “could save $300 million” in future transport projects.Tauranga City Council’s City Future Committee debated the issue on Tuesday.