We’re on it! We’re listening to your ideas and we’re making them happen

We want your feedback on proposed changes to the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2026. 

Changes to how local government is structured is coming – what matters most to you?

These policy updates provide clear direction for future funding and support opportunities.

We’re making improvements to Tweed Street to make it safer and easier to cross the road, especially for children and people walking to and from nearby schools and local destinations.

We’re building a new pump station and rising main to meet the needs of future growth and prevent overflows in Pāpāmoa East. 

We’re progressing the project to address long‑standing congestion, safety, and access issues along Hewletts Road, Tōtara Street, and Maunganui Road. 

We’re constructing a new section of footpath on both sides of Ashley Place to connect with the existing footpath and make walking in the area safer and easier.

We’re reviewing the Trade Waste Bylaw 2015. This bylaw provides the rules for effective management of trade waste discharges

We’re reviewing the Stormwater Bylaw 2015. This bylaw provides the rules for how stormwater is managed within Tauranga.

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.

Council is progressing plans to deliver water services under a multi-council Water Organisation with Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

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

We’re creating more on-street parking on Miro Street in Mount Maunganui by changing a section to one-way.

We’re improving the southern part of the reserve with new native planting, two small bridges, and formalised pathways to improve year-round access.

Tree harvesting and track renewals have been mostly completed at Ōropi Grove mountain bike park. Minor track and park infrastructure works continue into 2026.

Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council are working together to develop a commercial centres strategy for the Western Bay of Plenty (WBOP) sub-region, with a 30 to 50-year horizon. 

The Hairini slip lane trial has been extended until construction of the Fifteenth Avenue to Welcome Bay upgrade gets underway, currently scheduled for mid-2027. 

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. 

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

We’re working with the University of Waikato to establish a marine research and education facility at Marine Park, Sulphur Point.