Glen Crowther
Glen Crowther is a Tauranga City Councillor who raised concerns about the council's decision-making process regarding the lease of Marine Park land to the University of Waikato. He emphasized the need for thorough community engagement and a cost-benefit analysis of the long-term implications.
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Glen Crowther said biking on Wairoa Bridge was 'risky' and cyclists should weigh up the safest option.
Tauranga leaders urge NZTA to fix Wairoa Bridge cycleway amid safety fears
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Councillor Glen Crowther said the decision signalled to local philanthropists that they need to step up.
Tauranga City Council considers funding for civic precinct: ‘Somebody ends up paying’New Zealand· 2025-12-17
Crowther, the Ōtūmoetai-Matua ward councillor, said the council’s lack of consultation appeared to have been 'some sort of glitch'.
Tauranga residents fight Pillans Rd Bike Track closureNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Glen Crowther gave Drysdale the lowest leadership score of six.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a yearNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Councillor Glen Crowther asked if the university would request a publicly notified resource consent given opposition to the project.
New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures coming to Tauranga’s Sulphur PointNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Councillor Glen Crowther supported the project but said it was a 'very tight timeframe' for completion.
Tauranga’s Cameron Rd Stage 2 project set to proceed without NZTA fundingNew Zealand· 2025-08-27
Councillor Glen Crowther said there were strong issues and feelings across Tauranga about parking.
Tauranga CBD businesses slam paid parking, call for free optionsNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Councillor Glen Crowther said he would support the Annual Plan.
Protesters rally as Tauranga council confirms 9.9% rates increaseNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Councillor Glen Crowther said it was a challenging Annual Plan because they were dealing with past decisions that added costs to the organisation.
Tauranga draft rates rise reduced to 9.9% after council cuts costsNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Councillor Glen Crowther reflected on the council's positive turnaround in supporting the Ōtūmoetai Pool.
Ōtūmoetai Pool saved: Tauranga City Council commits $5.71m for upgradesNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Councillor Glen Crowther mentioned it was helpful to have the issues dealt with through the legal process.
Tauranga flood map update a ‘win’ for landowners, developers after court caseNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Councillor Glen Crowther suggested that the council should take a neutral position on congestion charging.
Tauranga councillor slams congestion charging as ‘dirty cash grab’New Zealand· 2025-04-29
Councillor Glen Crowther suggested that the council should take a neutral position on congestion charging.
Tauranga councillor slams congestion charging as ‘dirty cash grab’New Zealand· 2025-04-29Crowther said those statements were incorrect because the council was meeting the statutory requirements for all three models.
Tauranga water service delivery options spark debateNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Councillor Glen Crowther asked how urgent the need for a centre was.
Pāpāmoa East needs a community centre amid social issues, campaigners sayNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Councillor Glen Crowther said it seemed like a great initiative for Tauranga and potentially the world, but he had concerns about the process the council undertook.
University of Waikato secures 99-year land lease for Tauranga marine facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Glen Crowther is a councillor who expressed concerns about the council's process regarding the lease.
University of Waikato secures 99-year land lease for Tauranga marine facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-05