| Project name |
Description |
Project completion date |
| Reclassification of part of Marine Park, Sulphur Point |
We’ve reclassified a small part (approximately 6%) of Marine Park at Sulphur Point to allow for the development of a marine research and education facility. |
December 2024 |
| Red Square upgrade |
Greener spaces and striking new artwork have zhuzhed Red Square into a great place for people of all ages. |
November 2024 |
| Masonic Park upgrade |
We have given Masonic Park a makeover to create an inviting place for people to stop by, dine, or pass through from the waterfront to our future civic precinct, Te Manawataki o Te Papa.
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September 2024 |
| Improving safety outside Te Kura o Manunui School |
Our works to improve safety outside Te Kura o Manunui School are now complete.
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September 2024 |
| What would you add to TECT Park? |
Following a community survey, the TECT Park Strategic Plan was formally adopted in September 2024. It sets goals and aspirations for the park over the next 10 years.
TECT Park Strategic Plan (9.4mb pdf)
Find out more about TECT Park
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September 2024 |
| Te Ara ō Wairākei pathways |
To improve safety along the Te Ara ō Wairākei pathways, we upgraded the access points at Hartford Avenue, Pacific View Road, and Santa Monica Drive.
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August 2024 |
| Local Alcohol Policy changes |
Council has approved a new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) that came into effect on 8 July 2024.
Local Alcohol Policy (442kb pdf)
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July 2024 |
| Kopurererua Valley Reserve Restoration |
Kopurererua Valley Reserve (the valley) is one of Tauranga’s largest reserves and provides a variety of different recreational and ecological experiences on your doorstep.
Kōpūrererua Valley Reserve
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July 2024 |
| Beacon Wharf redevelopment |
The newly upgraded Beacon Wharf is open for the community, restoring an important connection to Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. |
June 2024 |
| Destination skatepark and citywide skatepark improvements |
In collaboration with members from our local skate community, we’ve designed an exciting new destination skatepark in Mount Maunganui. We’ve also upgraded other skate facilities across our city.
Skateparks and pump tracks
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May 2024 |
| Elizabeth Street upgrade |
We’ve upgraded Elizabeth Street to create an attractive and safe, people-friendly environment for everyone to enjoy.
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April 2024 |
| Civic precinct IFF levy consultation |
How should we pay for the community-funded portion of the future civic precinct - Te Manawataki o Te Papa?
TMOTP IFF Levy Report (2mb pdf)
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March 2024 |
| What's changed - Cameron Road Stage 1 |
We have upgraded Cameron Road to make it safer, more attractive, and provide more ways to travel.
Find out more about what's happening on Cameron Road
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February 2024 |
| Wairoa cycleway |
The Wairoa Cycleway makes it safer to cycle along the narrow strip of State Highway 2 (SH2) between the Wairoa Bridge and Bethlehem. |
February 2024 |
| Gambling Venues and Street Use Policies, and Traffic & Parking Bylaw |
We’re suggesting updates to the Gambling Venues and Street Use Policies as well as the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
Gambling Venues Policy (330kb pdf) Street Use Policy (144kb pdf) Traffic and Parking Bylaw (271kb pdf)
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February 2024 |
| Recreation at The Lakes |
As part of the 2021-2031 Long-term Plan (LTP) Council resolved to support the delivery of recreational facilities at The Lakes.
Recreation at the Lakes
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December 2023 |
| Marine Parade Coastal Path |
The Marine Parade pathway curves alongside the beach and provides many opportunities for locals and visitors to embrace this stunning section of coastline.
Marine Parade coastal pathway
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December 2023 |
| Dive Crescent Car Park Upgrade |
We have upgraded the Dive Crescent car park as part of our plans to revitalise the city centre and transform the waterfront in this area. |
December 2023 |
| Tunks Reserve and Elizabeth Street East upgrade |
The upgrade of the lookout from Tunks Reserve is now complete, making this an even better place to enjoy the views out over Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. We have also be upgraded the streetscape to complement the work currently underway on Elizabeth Street between Devonport Road and Grey Street, creating an attractive and safer environment for the community.
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December 2023 |
| Ōmanawa Falls Safe Access Project |
Ōmanawa Falls is a special area in the rohe of local hapū Ngāti Hangarau. Now, after safe access works to reinforce cliff faces and build walking tracks, the site is open to the public. |
November 2023 |
| Whakahou Taketake Vital Update - Tauranga 2023 |
Vital Update - Tauranga is a research project to help us hear from our different communities about what is going well and the issues that pose challenges. |
November 2023 |
| Procurement drop in sessions |
30-minute face-to-face sessions were held for suppliers to meet our procurement team, learn about working with us and share ideas. |
November 2023 |
| Opal Drive wastewater pipeline upgrade Pāpāmoa |
Tauranga City Council is renewing a section of the wastewater pipeline in Pāpāmoa as part of a vital infrastructure upgrade. |
October 2023 |
| Seismic strengthening at our parking buildings |
Elizabeth Street parking building and Spring Street parking building have had strengthening work carried out, to reduce risks to users and potential damage that a significant earthquake could cause. |
October 2023 |
| Community Funding Policy Review |
Council adopted the Community Funding Policy on 30 October 2023.
Community Funding Policy (204kb pdf)
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October 2023 |
| Sales proceeds from elder housing portfolio |
Housing supply is a priority to council, and we want to help our communities get access to affordable housing for years to come.
Elder housing sale proceeds
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August 2023 |
| Bureta Road/Vale Street intersection safety upgrade |
This upgrade, which included the installation of a roundabout and three pedestrian crossings, has been completed. |
August 2023 |
| Tauranga City Council’s Our Direction project |
Our action and investment plans (AIPs) have now been adopted at the Council meeting on 21 August 2023.
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August 2023 |
| Reserves and Open Space Action and Investment Plan |
This Reserves and Open Space Action and Investment Plan (AIP) helps to deliver on our city vision, our primary strategy for a well-planned city (Connected Centres), and the Our Public Places Strategic Plan.
Reserves and Open Space AIP (1.1mb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Play, Active Recreation and Sport Action and Investment Plan |
This Play, Active Recreation and Sport Action and Investment Plan helps to deliver on our city vision, our primary strategy for a well-planned city Connected Centres Programme (UFTI), and the Our Public Places Strategic Plan.
Play, Active Recreation and Sport Action and Investment Plan (1.2mb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Public Places Action and Investment Plan |
Our public places are where people can gather, relax, and enjoy themselves.
Our Public Places Strategic Plan (991kb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Accessible Tauranga Action and Investment Plan |
This Accessible Tauranga Action and Investment Plan helps to deliver on our city vision and the Tauranga Mataraunui - Inclusive City Strategy.
Accessible Tauranga Action and Investment Plan (962kb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Art, Culture and Heritage Action and Investment Plan |
This Art, Culture and Heritage Action and Investment Plan helps to deliver on our city vision and the Tauranga Mataraunui Inclusive City Strategy.
Art, Culture and Heritage AIP (906kb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Nature and Biodiversity Action and Investment Plan |
The Nature and Biodiversity AIP helps to deliver on our city vision and the Tauranga Taurikura 2022-2032 draft Environment Strategy.
Nature and Biodiversity AIP (922kb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Community Centres Action and Investment Plan |
We have developed a Community Centres Action and Investment Plan that sets out a vision, guiding principles and strategic outcomes for the community centre network
Community Centres Action and Investment Plan (1mb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Climate Action and Investment Plan |
This Climate Action and Investment Plan (Climate AIP) outlines the actions that TCC will take towards the city-wide goal in Tauranga Taurikura (TCC’s Environment Strategy) for a ‘low emissions and climate resilient city’ by focussing on two main climate adaptation and climate mitigation goals.
Tauranga Climate Action and Investment Plan AIP – Final Draft 21 August 2023 (2.7mb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Safer Communities Action and Investment Plan |
This Safer Communities Action and Investment Plan helps to deliver on our city vision and the Mataraunui Inclusive City Strategy.
Safer Communities Action and Investment Plan 2023-33 (900kb pdf)
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August 2023 |
| Pyes Pa walkway |
The Pyes Pa walkway provides recreational walking and cycling opportunities in the area and improves connections through the suburbs with a safer and more accessible route. The pathway is a network length of approximately 2.5km. |
June 2023 |
| Take me to the future: Ōtūmoetai 2050 |
Following more than 2000 pieces of feedback, council has now adopted the Ōtūmoetai Spatial Plan, Te Mahere Takiwā mō Ōtūmoetai 2023 – 2050. This plan will guide future development on the peninsula and identifies projects that will support community wellbeing between now and 2050.
Ōtūmoetai Spatial Plan
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May 2023 |
| New facilities at Waterford Downs Reserve |
As a well-used reserve, that already offers open green space, play equipment, BBQ’s and seating, a 2-bay public toilet, including baby changing table and water fountain, will be installed on the park.
View the list of Public Toilets
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May 2023 |
| Youth Spaces Feasibility Study |
As Tauranga continues to grow, we need to make sure that our city develops to meet the needs of young people and that their ideas and opinions are heard. |
April 2023 |
| Waiāri Water Supply Scheme |
The Waiāri Water Supply Scheme is designed to help meet future water supply needs of Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty.
Waiāri Water Supply Scheme
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March 2023 |
| Willow Street demolition |
Our old administration and library building at 95 Willow Street has been demolished to make way for a new civic precinct in the city centre, called Te Manawataki O Te Papa – translated literally, this means ‘the heartbeat of Te Papa’.
Willow Street demolition
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February 2023 |
| Pacific Park upgrade |
We’ve upgraded the park with a new playground and improvements to park access and features including new paths, a drinking fountain and seating.
Pacific Park
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December 2022 |
| Use of Council Land Policy |
With a growing community and increased use and demand, we started reviewing how we’re managing the use of places and spaces.
Use of Council Land Policy (77kb pdf)
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December 2022 |
| Accessible changing facility |
We want Tauranga to be an inclusive city where everyone in our community can participate fully. To support this goal, we’re working to remove barriers faced by disabled people. This facility has been designed to support our disabled community and others who are unable to use the existing accessible public toilets.
Accessible Changing Facility
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November 2022 |
| Should we continue to allow trading on Easter Sunday |
Council adopted the reviewed Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy on 3 October 2022, which continues to allow trading in all of Tauranga on Easter Sunday. |
October 2022 |
| Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2022-2028 |
Our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) contains an overview of the kind of waste issues we’re dealing with in our city, our vision, goals and objectives, and our action plan to achieve them. It outlines how we will manage our city’s commercial and household waste to 2028. |
August 2022 |
| Long-term Plan 2021-31 Amendment |
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June 2022 |
| Kulim Park upgrade |
In 2021-22 we made some changes to make Kulim Park to make it even better, including a new playground, new parking layout and shared pathway.
Kulim Park
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May 2022 |
| Proposed partial reclassification, Golf Road Golf Road Reserve |
Approval has been granted for the partial reclassification of Golf Road Reserve to facilitate the relocation of the Mount Maunganui Playcentre. |
February 2022 |