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Takiwā o Tauriko

Tauriko neighbourhood

The Tauriko ward is home to over 18,000 people and is a mix of urban and rural areas including Pyes Pā, Poike, Ōropi, Greerton (south of Chadwick Road), The Lakes and Tauriko.

The expansion of the city to the west has seen boundary changes with Western Bay to facilitate the development of business, industry and residential growth. Over the next 20 years, 3,000-4,000 new homes could be built in the western corridor, enabled by on-going improvements to SH29 and connections to it. An additional 100 hectares of business land will be provided with the potential to create 2,000 new jobs. ​​​

Note: the new urban growth area of Tauriko West is in the Bethlehem Ward

Projects happening in Tauriko

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

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:
Dec 19, 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:
Dec 13, 2024

Variation to Plan Change 33


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

Last updated:
Dec 13, 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

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

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

Tauriko Settlers Hall demolition


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

Last updated:
Oct 29, 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

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

Who's representing Tauriko?

Marten Rozeboom

Marten Rozeboom
Tauriko Ward Councillor
027 330 4066
marten.rozeboom@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 Tauriko

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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 Tauriko. 

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 Tauriko.

Project Details Estimated start date
Pyes Pa Road pedestrian crossings This project aims to ensure safe speeds and safer crossings along Pyes Pa Road, particularly near the Kopu Drive intersection and Pyes Pa Shopping Centre, to protect senior citizens and school children. A signal-controlled crossing will replace the original raised table near 78 Pyes Pa Road. June, 2025

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