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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 like the Arataki Bus Hub upgrade 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.

By-election 2025 Te Awanui Ward

Candidates running for Te Awanui Ward in the Tauranga City Council By-election 2025. 

Learn more about your candidates below.

Projects happening in Arataki

Local Water Done Well


The policy direction paves the way for services and assets to stay in councils' ownership and control, while operating under a new service delivery model. 

Last updated:
Apr 8, 2025

New Opal Drive Pump Station


We’re upgrading the capacity of Pāpāmoa East’s wastewater system and building new pipelines and pump stations for future growth.

Last updated:
Feb 26, 2025

Johnson Reserve Renewal Works


The main walking track within the reserve is closed until late 2025 for wastewater renewals.

Last updated:
Feb 5, 2025

Wastewater system inspection work


We will be inspecting parts of our wastewater network across the city during February-April 2025.

Last updated:
Jan 28, 2025

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park Works


The park is fully closed until late 2025 for tree harvesting and track renewals.

Last updated:
Jan 9, 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:
Sep 13, 2024

Who's representing Arataki?

Mikaere Sydney

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

Mikaere Sydney

Mahé Drysdale
Mayor of Tauranga
07 577 7000
mahe.drysdale@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. 

Draft Alcohol Licensing Fees Bylaw


We are proposing a bylaw to set our own alcohol licensing fees. This means we would have the option to change how alcohol licensing is funded in Tauranga.

Last updated:
Apr 10, 2025

Local Water Done Well


The policy direction paves the way for services and assets to stay in councils' ownership and control, while operating under a new service delivery model. 

Last updated:
Apr 8, 2025

Annual Plan 2025-2026


Help us find the right balance to keep moving our city forward for future generations, while keeping it fair and as affordable as possible today.

Last updated:
Mar 28, 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:
Feb 25, 2025

Consultation with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Application Policy


Council’s ‘Consultation with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Applications Policy 2006’ requires updating to ensure that it’s fit for purpose.

Last updated:
Feb 11, 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:
Sep 13, 2024

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