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Takiwā o Mauao/Maunganui

Mauao/Mount Maunganui Neighbourhood

The Mauao/Mount Maunganui ward, with over 16,000 residents, includes Mount Maunganui, Omanu, Bayfair, and Matapihi.

It forms part of the coastal strip and includes Mauao which is an iconic cultural, historic, and geographical feature.

There’s no doubt the Mount Maunganui area is getting busier and we’re getting busier too, improving roads and making them safer, building better roading infrastructure and upgrading parks, facilities, and public spaces for everyone’s enjoyment now and in the future.

Looking to the future, it’s all about balance. There will be changes, but we’ll respect where we’ve come from and what people love about Mount Maunganui while focusing on the practical needs of our community, supporting business and industry, and enhancing our natural environment.

Projects happening in Mount Maunganui

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

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

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

Mount North wastewater network renewals


We’re renewing wastewater pipes in Mount Maunganui North, with work scheduled for October and November 2024, and March and April 2025.

Last updated:
Oct 25, 2024

Maunganui Road safety improvements


We’re making Maunganui Road safer and more attractive.

Last updated:
Sep 18, 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

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

Who's representing Mount Maunganui?

Jen Scoular

Jen Scoular
Deputy Mayor and Mauao/Mount Maunganui Ward Councillor
027 292 5639
jen.scoular@tauranga.govt.nz

Mahé Drysdale

Mahé Drysdale
Mayor of Tauranga
07 577 7000
mahe.drysdale@tauranga.govt.nz

Mikaere Sydney

Mikaere Sydney
Te Awanui Ward Councillor
On leave of absence

Latest news for Mount Maunganui

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Mount Skate Park

Destination skatepark

In collaboration with members from our local skate community, we’ve designed an exciting new destination skatepark in Mount Maunganui.

Destination skatepark

What's happening city-wide?

These projects affect the entire city, including Mount Maunganui. 

Consultation with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Application Policy


Council’s ‘Consultation with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Applications Policy 2006’ requires updating to ensure that it’s fit for purpose.

Last updated:
Dec 16, 2024

Local Water Done Well


The policy direction paves the way for services and assets to stay in councils' ownership and control, while operating under a new service delivery model. 

Last updated:
Dec 12, 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

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

What's happening in the future?

These projects have been listed for future work in Mount Maunganui.

Project Details Estimated start date
Mount Maunganui Primary School pedestrian crossings We are enhancing safety around Mount Maunganui Primary School. This project focuses on managing speeds and improving pedestrian safety, especially during school pick-up and drop-off times. We will be upgrading three pedestrian crossings at Tay Street, Lee Street and Orkney Road. April, 2025
Tweed Street pedestrian crossings We are committed to improving safety on Tweed Street for the benefit of pedestrians. This initiative will involve upgrading the two current pedestrian crossings located near Valley Road and Hart Street. April, 2025

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