Arataki neighbourhood

We are reviewing the Use of Council Land Policy to ensure it is fit for purpose.

We’re reviewing the Trade Waste Bylaw 2015. This bylaw provides the rules for effective management of trade waste discharges

We’re reviewing the Stormwater Bylaw 2015. This bylaw provides the rules for how stormwater is managed within Tauranga.

Elected members are prioritising direct conversations to build shared understanding.

We’re reviewing our User Fees and Charges for the 2026/27 financial year.

Speed limits outside Tauranga schools will drop to 30km/h during drop off and pick up times from early-mid 2026 to make it safer for students.

The Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27 was adopted by Council on 24 March 2026.

We’re looking at making some roading improvements on our main traffic routes to help people get around more easily during construction of some of our major roading and waters projects.

We’re improving the southern part of the reserve with new native planting, two small bridges, and formalised pathways to improve year-round access.

We’re upgrading the pedestrian crossing on Girven Road, located between Hawea and Grenada Streets, to a signalised crossing to make it safer and easier for everyone to get around.

We’re making it safer and easier for people to move around Farm Street.

Ensuring access to a secure and safe supply of water for our city is a priority for Council.

We’re adding fences to four neighbourhood reserves across the city’s network to create more inclusive play spaces for children and families with diverse needs. 

We are reviewing our Dog Management Policy and Bylaw, and Keeping of Animals Bylaw to check these are working as intended.

Providing safe and secure bike parking is one of the ways we can encourage more people to cycle in the city.

We reviewed three key sporting facilities Baypark, Blake Park, and Tauranga and Wharepai Domain to improve accessibility and better meet community needs.

The spaces available at the Mercury Baypark site in Te Maunga, Mount Maunganui, have the potential to be optimised and repurposed to cater to the city's growing population.