Pāpāmoa Neighbourhood

The new interchange over the Tauranga Eastern Link is now open and will improve travel for the Pāpāmoa East community and enable further development of the area.

We’re widening the footpath near Pāpāmoa Primary School to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. 

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

We’re upgrading Taylor Reserve and Taylor Reserve Access Road.

We’re keen to hear your ideas on equipment types and how you’d use them to help us create spaces that truly meet our community’s needs.

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’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 the reserve and creating a vibrant new playground where the whole community can connect and play.

We're upgrading the wastewater infrastructure in Pāpāmoa East to make sure our underground pipes and pump stations are fit for the area's future growth.

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.

A new shared pathway along the Pāpāmoa Coastal Reserve to make walking and cycling safer is ready to be enjoyed by all.

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

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.

With the ever-expanding population in Pāpāmoa, we’re continuing to add and upgrade amenities and environments for everyone to enjoy.

Te Tumu provides an opportunity to support landowner aspirations and the future growth of the city.

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

We are implementing a landscape plan for the 15km long Te Ara o Wairākei Stream reserve corridor, stretching from Pacific View Road to the Te Tumu boundary.