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Tauranga Deputy Mayor Proposes Security Allowance for Council Members

11/18/2025

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Tauranga Deputy Mayor Drysdale proposed a new allowance for elected members to install home security systems, including $4,500 for installation and $1,000 annually for monitoring.
He emphasized a 'threat assessment' application for safety.
If a council member vacates, the allowances would be adjusted.
Bay Venues and Tauranga Art Gallery Trust will not receive funding increases for the 2026/27 period and must remain prudent amid Tauranga ratepayers' economic challenges.

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Tauranga Deputy Mayor Drysdale proposed a new allowance for elected members to install home security systems, including $4,500 for installation and $1,000 annually for monitoring.
He emphasized a 'threat assessment' application for safety.
If a council member vacates, the allowances would be adjusted.
Bay Venues and Tauranga Art Gallery Trust will not receive funding increases for the 2026/27 period and must remain prudent amid Tauranga ratepayers' economic challenges.