Bethlehem neighbourhood

The Draft Development Contributions Policy 2026/27 was adopted by Council on 24 March 2026 and is now out for consultation.

We're working with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to deliver key improvements to SH29 in Tauriko, to enable the start of housing development at Tauriko West.

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.

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

Our city is growing, and we need to ensure we have a stable, reliable and resilient water supply that can meet demand now, and into the future.

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

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

We’re upgrading water infrastructure on Cambridge Road in 2026.

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

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.

We’re upgrading the wastewater network to divert flows from the Churchill Foreshore, reducing environmental risk and improving long‑term network capacity and resilience.

Tauriko West, on the edge of Tauranga, is one of the large-scale urban developments proposed to support our region’s growth, delivering a new community with up to 4000 new homes, potentially starting around 2027.

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