Barbara Dempsey
Barbara Dempsey is the general manager of space and places at Tauranga City Council, actively involved in discussions about reducing dependence on consultants and promoting the utilization of full-time staff for council events.
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Barbara Dempsey, the council community services general manager, discussed ongoing challenges with motorbike use and vandalism across the reserves.
Tauranga parks plagued by illegal motorbike riders, safety fears grow
New Zealand· 2025-07-13
Council general manager community services Barbara Dempsey said it learned of the incident on April 14.
Mount Maunganui pōhutukawa tree severely cut in public reserveNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Barbara Dempsey, the council general manager community services, condemned the illegal cutting of trees on public land.
Mount Maunganui pōhutukawa tree severely cut in public reserveNew Zealand· 2025-04-29General manager of community services Barbara Dempsey said Tauranga made a significant contribution in both world wars.
Emotions high as Tauranga, Mount RSAs mark Anzac Day with dawn servicesNew Zealand· 2025-04-25
Tauranga made a significant contribution in both world wars, general manager of community services Barbara Dempsey said.
Emotions high as Tauranga, Mount RSAs mark Anzac Day with dawn servicesNew Zealand· 2025-04-25General manager community services Barbara Dempsey said the council’s community development teams worked with non-governmental organisations to try to facilitate support for particular areas.
Pāpāmoa East needs a community centre amid social issues, campaigners sayNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Barbara Dempsey agreed that employing a full-time employee was cheaper than using consultants.
Tauranga City Council projects 12.5% rates rise, cancels waterfront walkwayNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
Barbara Dempsey agreed that employing a fulltime employee was cheaper than using consultants.
Tauranga City Council projects 12.5% rates rise, cancels waterfront walkwayNew Zealand· 2025-02-24