Shawn Geard

Shawn Geard

government official unknown

Shawn Geard is the council's city centre infrastructure lead, overseeing the management of public spaces in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. He has defended the council's stance on street dining fees, stating that such fees are standard practice and necessary for maintaining public areas that benefit from commercial use.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,841
Power
429$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.20% +0% 4,822,233 9,841 $210,000 429$
Totals 1 4,822,233 9,841 $210,000 429$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Shawn Geard said the council would monitor traffic patterns around the Waiariki Interchange and Takitimu North Link as tolling was introduced. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Bay of Plenty toll roads: Councils back revenue sharing for local road maintenance

New Zealand New Zealand: Manager of Transport System Operations, Shawn Geard, discusses improvements to reduce travel delays around the city. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Moves afoot to keep Tauranga moving

New Zealand New Zealand: Council city centre infrastructure lead Shawn Geard said the council was working to strike a balance between the needs of residents, visitors, commuters and the long-term vibrancy of the city as it grew. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tauranga parking permits cut costs but resident still feels penalised

New Zealand New Zealand: Shawn Geard, the council city centre infrastructure lead, explained the rationale behind the licence-to-occupy fees. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mount Maunganui street dining fee plan leaves sour taste for eateries