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Takiwā o Arataki

Arataki neighbourhood

Arataki is home to over 17,000 people and includes Arataki, Te Maunga, Mangatawa, Palm Beach and Kairua.

It forms part of the coastal strip and sits between the Mauao/Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa wards.

We’re investing in the future of Arataki, focusing on improving roads, enhancing public spaces, and creating safer, more connected neighbourhoods.

In the future, key projects and improvements to local reserves will offer better transport links and improved recreational facilities. These developments are vital as Arataki continues to serve as a key access route for both commuters and the broader community and provides convenient access to nearby recreational facilities, including Baywave and Baypark.

Projects happening in Arataki

Street use and public places bylaw review


We’re reviewing the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2018. This bylaw sets the rules for using public places.

Last updated:
Nov 13, 2025

Keep Tauranga moving


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.

Last updated:
Nov 3, 2025

Key reserves master planning


We reviewed our three key sporting facilities, Baypark, Blake Park and Tauranga and Wharepai Domain to see how they met the needs of particular groups, and how we could make them better and more accessible for everyone in the community.

Last updated:
Nov 10, 2025

Links Avenue Reserve improvements


We’re proposing some enhancements to Links Avenue Reserve to support the growth of football across Tauranga, now and into the future.

Last updated:
Nov 10, 2025

Proposed Baypark optimisation


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 and increasing need for space to play sports and hold recreational activities and events.

Last updated:
Nov 10, 2025

Farm Street improvements


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

Last updated:
Oct 28, 2025

Help shape parking in the Mount


We’re looking for solutions that make parking accessible, fair, and practical for today and the future.

Last updated:
Sep 23, 2025

Improving links between Pāpāmoa and the Mount


Intersection changes around Maranui Street, Girven Road and Oceanbeach Road are improving travel between Pāpāmoa and the Mount and increasing safety for pedestrians. 

Last updated:
Sep 2, 2025

Help steer the future of Mercury Baypark Stadium


Speedway till 2039? Are we on the right track? 

Last updated:
Jun 23, 2025

Who's representing Arataki?

Mikaere Sydney

Rick Curach
Arataki Ward Councillor
027 266 3944
rick.curach@tauranga.govt.nz

Mahé Drysdale

Mahé Drysdale
Mayor of Tauranga
Learn more about the Mayor
07 577 7000
mahe.drysdale@tauranga.govt.nz

Cr Hēmi Rolleston

Hēmi Rolleston
Te Awanui Ward Councillor
027 310 1328
hemi.rolleston@tauranga.govt.nz

View Arataki projects by location

Mount Skate Park

Destination skatepark

In collaboration with members from our local skate community, we’ve designed an exciting new destination skatepark in Mount Maunganui.

Destination skatepark

What's happening city-wide?

These projects affect the entire city, including Arataki. 

Street use and public places bylaw review


We’re reviewing the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2018. This bylaw sets the rules for using public places.

Last updated:
Nov 13, 2025

Dog Management Policy and Bylaw, and Keeping of Animals Bylaw review


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

Last updated:
Oct 31, 2025

Tauranga city water supply resource reconsents


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

Last updated:
Oct 13, 2025

Safer speeds


Speed limits outside Tauranga schools will drop to 30km/h during drop off and pick up times from early-mid 2025 to make it safer for students.

Last updated:
Sep 11, 2025

Review of the Use of Council Land Policy 2022


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

Last updated:
Sep 4, 2025

Other ways to get involved

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