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Your feedback is helping to shape some of the most exciting and significant developments Tauranga city has seen. We’re on a mission to deliver a city we can all be proud of.

Hopukiore (Mount Drury) play area upgrade


Hopukiore (Mount Drury) play area is ready for a refresh, and we need your help make it even more awesome!

Last updated:
Dec 10, 2024

Pāpāmoa reserves upgrades


We live in a wonderful part of New Zealand and in Pāpāmoa there are many great parks and reserves enjoyed by the community.

Last updated:
Dec 10, 2024

Tauranga local neighbourhood playground upgrades


Tauranga is home to more than 100 playgrounds, many of which need to be renewed in the next decade.

Last updated:
Dec 3, 2024

Improving links between Pāpāmoa and the Mount


Intersection changes around Maranui Street, Girven Road and Oceanbeach Road are improving travel between Pāpāmoa and the Mount and increasing safety for pedestrians. 

Last updated:
Dec 11, 2024

Safer speeds


Setting speed limits is more than just a number on a sign – it’s all about people and how we keep them safe.

Last updated:
Dec 11, 2024

Arataki bus hub upgrade


We’ve upgraded the Arataki bus hub, improving accessibility and safety in the area.

Last updated:
Dec 10, 2024

Preparing Taurikura Drive for the future


We are upgrading Taurikura Drive between SH36 and Whiore Avenue to support the growth of the Tauriko area.

Last updated:
Dec 6, 2024

Johnson Reserve Renewal Works


We’re undertaking maintenance works in Johnson Reserve in late 2024.

Last updated:
Dec 6, 2024

Te Ranga Landscape Plan


The land where the Battle of Te Ranga took place will be restored to tell the story of what occurred and educate visitors about its importance.

Last updated:
Dec 5, 2024

Future of Pōteriwhi


We’re looking at future options for a large council-owned site in Bethlehem known as Pōteriwhi (also known as Parau Farms).

Last updated:
Dec 2, 2024

Variation to Plan Change 33


Variation 1 to Plan Change 33 rezoning Tauriko West Urban Growth Area for urban development.

Last updated:
Nov 28, 2024

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:
Nov 25, 2024

Red Square upgrade


Greener spaces and a striking new artwork have zhuzhed Red Square into a great place for people of all ages.

Last updated:
Nov 18, 2024

Private Plan Change 35 - Tauriko Business Estate (Stage 4)


The plan change will rezone land from Rural to Tauriko Industrial, plus related zones.

Last updated:
Nov 15, 2024

Plan Change 34 – Belk Road Rural Residential


The purpose of Plan Change 34 is to change the zone of a small area between the proposed Tauriko Business Estate extension and SH29 and where the land use is predominantly lifestyle.

Last updated:
Nov 15, 2024

Private Plan Change 39 - Upper Ohauiti Land Rezoning


To help meet the housing requirements of a growing city, a portion of land on Upper Ohauiti Road is proposed to be rezoned to a Medium Density Residential Zone.

Last updated:
Nov 14, 2024

More ways to move Tauranga South, Gate Pā and Merivale


We’re proposing some safety improvements in Tauranga South, Gate Pā and Merivale to make walking and cycling to and from school and around the neighbourhood easier and safer.

Last updated:
Nov 11, 2024

Alcohol Control Bylaw Amendment


We're proposing to amend our Alcohol Control Bylaw to formalise the temporary summer period alcohol-free area along the coastal strip.

Last updated:
Nov 4, 2024

Tauriko Settlers Hall demolition


We’re removing the old Tauriko Settlers Hall, which is no longer fit for purpose.

Last updated:
Oct 29, 2024

New community: Tauriko West


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.

Last updated:
Oct 29, 2024

Memorial Park Aquatic Centre


Tauranga is growing, and our current aquatic facilities are struggling to keep up. To meet the needs of our community now and in the future, we’re planning a new aquatic facility at Memorial Park.

Last updated:
Oct 24, 2024

City centre buses


We're making it safer and easier for people to move around our city no matter how they choose to travel – including by bus.

Last updated:
Oct 23, 2024

Grey Street lane and car parks


Public car parks and a new laneway are coming to 79 Grey Street.

Last updated:
Oct 23, 2024

New community: Te Tumu


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

Last updated:
Oct 21, 2024

Pāpāmoa Shared Pathway


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

Last updated:
Oct 17, 2024

Maranui Street Improvements


We’re upgrading Maranui Street, between Sunrise Avenue and Sandhurst Drive, to make it safer and easier to get around. 

Last updated:
Oct 15, 2024

Memorial Park to city centre recreation connection


Te Hononga ki Te Awanui, connecting Memorial Park to the city centre through a coastal pathway, will provide more opportunities for the community to connect with Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour.

Last updated:
Oct 15, 2024

Keenan Road Urban Growth Area


Keenan Road is an ideal location to provide more residential housing to cater for the growth we are experiencing in Tauranga.

Last updated:
Oct 14, 2024

Welcome Bay parks improvements


We live in a wonderful part of New Zealand and in Welcome Bay there are many great parks and reserves enjoyed by the community.

Last updated:
Oct 10, 2024

Connecting the people. Fifteenth Avenue to Welcome Bay Road


Our city is growing fast. The Fifteenth Avenue, Turret Road and Welcome Bay Road route links many communities and is going to become increasingly important as our city grows.

Last updated:
Oct 4, 2024

Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park Works


Sections of the park are closed for tree harvesting and track renewal from September 2024 to late 2025.

Last updated:
Oct 1, 2024

The Pāpāmoa East Interchange


Construction of a new interchange over the Tauranga Eastern Link will see Pāpāmoa East connected to the motorway and enable further development of the area.

Last updated:
Sep 30, 2024

Waimapu Catchment Management Plan


Contributing to the long-term health and wellbeing of the catchment by identifying opportunities and investment priorities to deliver positive outcomes in freshwater management.

Last updated:
Sep 25, 2024

Gate Pā Community Centre


We’re building a community centre to create a safe, welcoming and flexible space for the communities of Gate Pā.

Last updated:
Sep 23, 2024

Merivale Community Centre


We’re redeveloping the Merivale Community Centre to create a safe, welcoming and flexible space for the communities of Merivale.

Last updated:
Sep 20, 2024

Maunganui Road safety improvements


We’re making Maunganui Road safer and more attractive.

Last updated:
Sep 18, 2024

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

City centre movement pilot


Wider footpaths, greener spaces and one-way streets are among improvements being piloted to make the city centre nicer and help people move around more easily.

Last updated:
Sep 12, 2024

Local Water Done Well


The Coalition Government is introducing Local Water Done Well, a policy which will see water services remain under local governments’ control.

Last updated:
Sep 2, 2024

Gordon Spratt Reserve improvements


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

Last updated:
Sep 2, 2024

Building our future. Cameron Road Stage 2


Upgrading Cameron Road and the waters network beneath it has an important role to play in providing more homes for people in our city.

Last updated:
Aug 29, 2024

Civic Precinct – the heartbeat of Te Papa


Exciting plans are underway to redevelop the civic precinct in the heart of our city.

Last updated:
Aug 19, 2024

Council’s future office block at 90 Devonport Road


A sustainable development set to house all Council administration staff under one roof.

Last updated:
Aug 19, 2024

Library and Community Hub


As part of our exciting plans to get the heart of our city pumping, we’re building a new library and community hub in the city centre on Willow Street.

Last updated:
Aug 19, 2024

Tauranga Museum


The Tauranga Museum will be a key component of Te Manawataki o Te Papa, the transformed city centre in the heart of Tauranga.

Last updated:
Aug 19, 2024

Northern Waterfront Redevelopment


The northern area of our waterfront is turning into a welcoming reserve area for everyone to enjoy.

Last updated:
Aug 19, 2024

Links Avenue Safety Improvements


We are making Links Avenue a more welcoming and safer environment for the community.

Last updated:
Aug 14, 2024

Key reserves master planning


We reviewed our three key sporting facilities, Baypark, Blake Park and Tauranga and Wharepai Domain to see how they met the needs of particular groups, and how we could make them better and more accessible for everyone in the community.

Last updated:
Aug 14, 2024

Memorial Park and Community Recreation Hub


We’re starting to think about how we use and make the most of Memorial Park in the future, alongside the planned upgrade of the aquatic and recreation hub facilities situated at the park.

Last updated:
Aug 14, 2024

The Greerton Maarawaewae study


Tauranga City Council is looking at the future use of the Crown-owned Tauranga Racecourse Reserve in Greerton.

Last updated:
Aug 8, 2024

Links Avenue Reserve improvements


We’re proposing some enhancements to Links Avenue Reserve to support the growth of football across Tauranga, now and into the future.

Last updated:
Aug 7, 2024

Proposed Baypark optimisation


The spaces available at the Mercury Baypark site in Te Maunga, Mount Maunganui, have the potential to be optimised and repurposed to cater to the city's growing population and increasing need for space to play sports and hold recreational activities and events.

Last updated:
Aug 7, 2024

Blake Park improvements


As a growing city, we’re dedicated to improving the capacity and quality of the city-wide network for sports and recreation to benefit community wellbeing. At Blake Park, our goal is to create a field sports hub for community and high-performance sports.

Last updated:
Aug 7, 2024

Plan Change 38 - Business Land Framework


We're working to update the Tauranga City Plan to help better manage the city's industrial and commercial land.

Last updated:
Jul 25, 2024

Waterfront playground


We’re building a new playground, alongside the waterfront in the city centre, for our whole community to enjoy.

Last updated:
Jul 5, 2024

Wairākei landscape plan


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.

Last updated:
Apr 12, 2024

Rowesdale Drive, Ohauiti


The outcome of Council’s investigation to facilitate access for potential urban development of land in the Ohauiti area.

Last updated:
Apr 1, 2024

Arataki Park Master Plan


Tauranga City Council has kicked off a project to create a vision for the future development of Arataki Park.  

Last updated:
Sep 19, 2023

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