Your attendance helped build a shared understanding about our city's future.
These events were all about listening, sharing information, and enabling genuine two-way dialogue.
They provided an opportunity to discuss Tauranga City Council's ongoing investment in key infrastructure and services to support growth and future needs.
Open community events
The mayor and councillors hosted events in Welcome Bay, Pāpāmoa, Tauriko, Te Awanui Ward, Bethlehem / Matua-Ōtūmoetai, and Te Papa.
Engaging with our People presentation
Engaging with our People: University of Waikato 28 May 2026
Featuring Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and Te Papa Ward Councillor Rod Taylor
Survey
The “Engaging with our People” events were supported by a representative postal survey in April/May, capturing broader insight from our people to inform decision-making.
We’d like to extend another huge thank you to the 1000-plus people who responded to this survey.
Elected members
Tauranga City Council’s elected members are Mayor Mahé Drysdale and nine ward councillors.
Find out how to contact our Mayor and Councillors
Please allow five working days to receive a response from them.