Tauranga City
RESIDENTS'
GUIDE
• Tauranga • Mount Maunganui & surrounds 2014
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Your guide to Tauranga City
In the pages that follow you will find handy information on a whole range of Council and community facilities and services.
Tauranga City Council has provided this information to help you make the most of living, working and playing in this
beautiful city. We hope you find this a useful resource.
Look out for the “How well do you know your city?” facts throughout this publication. To test your knowledge some more go
to www.tauranga.govt.nz
Contents
2 Your guide to Tauranga City
3 Welcome from the Mayor
4 Your elected members
5 Investing in Tauranga City
6 City Partnership Programme
7Rates
8 Managing Debt
9Libraries
10 Getting Active
11 Baycourt Community and Arts Centre
Tauranga Art Gallery
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Building and Planning
Stormwater
15Parking
16 Getting around Tauranga
17 Tauranga Airport
8-19 Liquor-free zones
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20 Bylaws and the City Plan
21 Tauranga Safe City
Sustainable Living
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Civil Defence
Get involved!
12Historic Village
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
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Rubbish & Recycling
Dogs
The information in this guide was correct at the
time of printing (January 2014). For up to date
information please go to www.tauranga.govt.nz
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Welcome from
the Mayor
Tauranga is a great place to live. That’s why so many of us choose to be
here and why the city continues to grow.
Mayor Stuart Crosby
We have some of the country’s most
stunning beaches and natural environments
and are truly blessed in this regard.
We also have a strong infrastructure
base and a positive can-do attitude that
comes from living in a place that is young
and dynamic.
Our challenge, as Tauranga matures, is to
turn this great provincial city into one that is
world class. This is a challenge that the new
elected member group and I are excited
about…and we invite you to join us on this
journey.
My vision for Tauranga is for a place
that welcomes people of all ages and
ethnicities and enables them to reach
their potential. It’s a place that has or
does the following things:
• attracts talented people to live here
• provides economic opportunities for
all its citizens
• encourages entrepreneurship and a
‘have a go’ attitude
• looks after its most vulnerable citizens
To achieve these things your Council needs to
provide leadership and good decision-making.
But we can’t do it alone. Shaping a world class
city is a collaborative process. We already have
a great platform to work from through things
such as our robust infrastructure, well developed
planning framework, ideal location and strong
relationships.
We will be working hard over the next three years
to make Tauranga a place in which we can all be
even more proud to live, work, study and play.
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Mission House – The Elms
Archdeacon Alfred Nesbit Brown (1803-1884)
• The Reverend Alfred Nesbit Brown made two land purchases at Te Papa on behalf of
the Church Missionary Society (CMS). The first, of about 7 hectares, included the land
on which The Elms (formerly the Te Papa Mission Station) stands today. He and his
second wife bought it from the CMS in 1873. The second piece of land stretched from
Brown Street to Church Street, Gate Pa.
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Brown spent many years teaching local Maori about Christianity both here and in the
Waikato, while his first wife, Charlotte, taught reading, writing, and the skills to run a
home in the European manner.
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On the eve of the battle of Gate Pa in 1864, Brown and his second wife invited about
twelve officers to dine with them at the Mission House. Only one, Surgeon General
William Manley, survived the battle. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery at
Gate Pa.
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The work of the mission station was totally disrupted by the New Zealand wars in the
Waikato and Bay of Plenty. After the battle some local Maori felt betrayed by Brown,
and many were displaced from their ancestral lands. The work of the Mission Station
never recovered.
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Alfred Brown died in 1884 in his 81st year. He is buried in the
Mission Cemetery with his son, Marsh, and his second wife,
Christina, who died in 1887.
• has a unique identity and celebrates this
• is a tolerant, fair and safe place to live
• is a place where people feel they belong
and can contribute to make a difference
• is not afraid to be a bit different.
We hope you enjoy reading this information. While every endeavour has been made to ensure the
details are accurate, we acknowledge that it may also be open to other interpretations.
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Your Elected Members
His Worship the Mayor
Stuart Crosby
Phone: 07 572 5053
Cellphone: 027 431 9920
Fax: 07 577 7153
Deputy Mayor - Kelvin Clout
Represents: Te Papa/
Welcome Bay
Phone: 07 578 3929
Cellphone: 027 222 3771
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Cr Rick Curach
Cr Gail McIntosh
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Represents: At Large
Phone: 07 575 8048
Cellphone: 021 934 186
Cr Steve Morris
Represents: Mt Maunganui /
Papamoa
Phone: 07 542 1602
Cellphone: 021 519 941
Email: [email protected]
Represents: At Large
Phone: 07 576 2217
Cellphone: 021 038 5105
Cr John Robson
Represents: At Large
Phone: 07 579 1427
Cellphone: 021 443 703
Email: [email protected]
Cr Matt Cowley
Represents: At Large
Cellphone: 027 698 9548
Email: [email protected]
Cr Bev Edlin
Represents: Otumoetai/Pyes Pa
Phone: 07 579 4714
Cellphone: 027 718 4787
Email: [email protected]
Cr Bill Grainger
Cr Clayton Mitchell
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Represents: Te Papa /
Welcome Bay
Phone: 07 544 1417
Cellphone: 027 415 5545
Cr Catherine Stewart
Represents: Otumoetai /
Pyes Pa
Phone: 07 576 5411
Cellphone: 027 274 6160
Email: [email protected]
Represents: Mt Maunganui /
Papamoa
Bus: 07 574 0047
Cellphone: 021 847 234
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Investing in
Tauranga City
Keeping a city like Tauranga functioning at a high level requires careful planning,
wise investment and smart timing.
Three projects currently in the planning phase could have
a significant positive impact on Tauranga into the future. All three
projects are ambitious and aspirational for the city. Each is capable
of being a tipping point for significant investment in the city. If all
three were to progress simultaneously, they are very likely to create
a bow wave of strong economic growth and other benefits.
Projects of this scale require a level of public investment, but are
capable of providing intergenerational benefits.
A summary of the three projects
The Tauranga Shared Tertiary Campus project will create
opportunities for and provide better access to tertiary
education for the Bay of Plenty’s young people. It will attract
young people from outside our region to come here to study,
provide a research and development hub and give young people
skills that are needed in our local economy.
Tauranga City Council has agreed to make land available to the
Tertiary Education Partnership (a trust set up to establish
a full university campus in Tauranga). The trust was successful
in gaining $15 million from the Regional Council’s Regional
Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for this project and further funding
options are being pursued.
Another project to receive RIF funding of $5 million is the Marine
Precinct Project. This project will provide purpose-built marine
servicing facilities and infrastructure at Sulphur Point, supporting
the maritime industry in the sub-region. Having this facility up and
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running would provide a number of new employment opportunities,
increase the city’s marine servicing expertise and send a signal that
Tauranga is an area of excellence for marine-related activity.
The third project that has been progressed is the construction
of a four star hotel and conference centre on land opposite
Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on Durham Street. This
site has been earmarked for a development of this type for
some time. Tauranga City Council has been in discussion with
developers to progress the project. Having another hotel in the
city with capacity to hold conferences and exhibitions is seen as
another step in revitalising the central city area - bringing more
life, vibrancy and economic returns.
These are exciting opportunities to help grow our city and
Council will keep you updated on their progress throughout
the coming months.
City Partnership Programme
The City Partnership Programme is a relationship-based programme
where Council and organisations work collaboratively to get things
done for the benefit of the community.
A formal long-term relationship is established between Council and
a partner organisation (City Partner). Each City Partner agrees to
make an ongoing investment in the community. The programme then
prioritises projects that need assistance and matches City Partners
with projects they most want to be associated with.
The City Partners generally provide cash, goods or services or a mix
of these. They get involved because they want to help make our
city a better place. City Partners have provided millions of dollars of
assistance to Council and community projects over the past ten years.
For more information on the programme visit the Council’s website.
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Rates
Rates are sent out twice a year and provide around two thirds of Council’s income.
They pay for a wide range of services and capital projects such as new roads,
stormwater, libraries and reserves.
Annual rates are set in July each year and are GST inclusive.
On 1 August each year a rates assessment and first instalment
invoice are sent to property owners. Payments are due on the last
working day in August. The second instalment invoice is sent on
1 February and is due on the last working day in February.
Council administers the rates rebate scheme on behalf of the
Government to provide financial assistance to ratepayers with
low incomes.
Water
Tauranga properties are charged for water by meter. Meters
encourage a responsible attitude to water use and mean fair
sharing of the cost of water supply. Those who use less pay less.
Reducing demand not only reduces the cost of treating water
needlessly - it also has a big impact on how much money needs
to be spent on new treatment plants, pipes and reservoirs. This is
a big saving for the whole community.
Water rates are sent out four times a year. They help to pay for
water collection, treatment facilities, and our water distribution
network and water conservation measures.
If you have concerns regarding your water bill - if you think the
reading is too high or you have a leak, contact us by email or
phone us on 577 7000.
More information
Council’s website www.tauranga.govt.nz contains helpful
information about rates and water including:
• how to read a water meter
• how to calculate your water usage
• water reading cycles
• how to request e-invoice for water and rates
• rates rebate scheme
• property valuations.
How to pay your water and rates
• Direct debit (weekly, fortnightly, monthly or due date)
• Automatic payment
• Telebanking/internet banking
• Credit card (online)
• Cash, cheque or eftpos
• NZ Post (Billpay)
Please consider our environment by choosing e-invoice for rates. For more information go to www.tauranga.govt.nz
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Managing Debt
Debt is a natural part of a growing city.
The Council borrows money to pay for
long-term infrastructure and assets, the
same way you might use a mortgage to
buy your family home. The debt is then
repaid over a long period.
property is $56,600. That’s the equivalent
of owning a house worth $63,930 with a
mortgage of $7330. A few points to note:
• Not all of the Council’s debt is funded
Council’s net debt* as at the end of July
2013 was $388.6m. Let’s put this into
perspective.
from rates. The portion of debt that
ratepayers fund is $252M. The
remaining debt gets funded from growth
activities (via development contributions
and building consents) and user fees
like tolls and parking fees.
• The Council’s credit rating is A+.
The Council’s debt to revenue ratio
remains below the limit in the Treasury
Policy of 250%. Tauranga City Council
currently has a Standard and Poor’s
credit rating of A+, representing
investment grade credit.
The external net debt per rateable property
at that level is $7330 and the equity per
You can view Council’s Annual Report and
Long Term Plan and the accompanying
Using debt is a fair approach as it helps
to spread the costs of infrastructure, such
as roads, pipes, and water, over several
generations. It avoids asking the current
generation to fully fund assets that will
benefit many generations to come, and
helps us to invest in the future growth
of our city.
audit reports online or in hard copy at
Council’s customer service centre on
Willow Street and at Tauranga City
Council libraries.
*Net debt is total debt minus cash
and investment
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Libraries
Tauranga has four libraries where
you can study, use the internet,
borrow a book or DVD, use the
photocopier, join a class or bring
your children to attend a holiday
programme.
Tauranga Library
Civic Arcade, Willow Street
Greerton Library
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm
139 Greerton Road
Wednesday 9.30am – 7.00pm
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm
Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday 11.30am – 4.00pm
Mount Maunganui Library
398 Maunganui Road
Papamoa Library
15 Gravatt Road
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am – 1.30pm
Saturday 10.00am – 2.00pm
Library online
Visit us online at www.library.tauranga.govt.nz for more about
our libraries.
• Find out if the library has the book, DVD, magazine, or
music CD you want
• Learn about Tauranga history
• Borrow an e-book
• Find out about classes and events
• Get the timetable for the Mobile Library
• Check what you have on loan, renew your loans or
make a request
• Find quality online information
Children’s library
Our librarians are experts at suggesting the right book to
interest your child, and can help you to help your child with
reading. Each library has Toddler Time sessions weekly for
children aged 2-4, and holiday programmes for 5-12 year-olds
in the school holidays.
Special services available at Tauranga Library only
Learning centre
Classes are offered every week on safely using the online
world. Topics covered include computer basics, applying for
jobs online, genealogy, Google, YouTube, Facebook, email and
Skype, e-books, and more. You are welcome to bring your own
computer equipment for an individual lesson. Classes and
lessons carry a small charge.
Business service
The library offers books, magazines and research resources to
help your business work smarter. Librarians are also available
to help you find even more useful information.
Tauranga’s past
Find out about the Bay of Plenty, your suburb or your street.
The library has a great collection of books, photos, maps, and
diaries. The website: http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/en/site is
widely used internationally and includes resources on the Rena
Disaster, World Wars I and II, Tauranga artists, writers and
photographers, and stories from migrants.
Maori services
The Maori Services Specialist Librarian assists Maori and
non-Maori with advice on locating whakapapa and information
on kaupapa Maori, and use of the library’s Maori collections.
The Maori Services Childrens and Teens Librarian promotes
the library by visiting, liaising and hosting Kura, Kohanga and
Wharekura in their classsrooms and the library. They also run
events to celebrate Maori culture.
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Getting active indoors and out
The Council maintains 20 sports reserves, 86 playgrounds, 40 public barbeques, 62kms
of walkways, 5.3 hectares of street gardens, 142.6 hectares of native planting, 34,962
trees in streets and reserves, and 63 public toilets. All for a growing city!
Parks and playgrounds
ASB Baypark
The city’s premier parks include
Memorial Park, Mauao (Mount
Maunganui), McLaren Falls Park
and Yatton Park. We aim to have a
playground within 500m of every
residential home in Tauranga city. Visit
our website for a full list of parks and
playgrounds in your area. Or better still,
go for a walk to see what you can find.
ASB Baypark is only minutes from
Tauranga Airport. It is home to the Bay
of Plenty Steamers (rugby) and Baypark
Speedway, and proudly hosts the Waikato
Bay of Plenty Magic (netball). The ASB
Arena is one of the most versatile and
multi-purpose venues in New Zealand.
The premier $41 million facility gives
Tauranga the ability to host almost any
type of event – from community and
national sporting fixtures through to
trade shows, conferences, gala dinners,
corporate hospitality and international
music acts. Find out more at
www.asbbaypark.co.nz
BBQs
Public barbecues in Tauranga are free to
use. You cannot reserve a barbecue, they
are first in, first served. The barbecues
are push button operated and are
cleaned once a week in the winter and
twice a week in the peak of summer. You
can take your gas barbecue to any park,
reserve or foreshore – however NO open
fires are permitted on reserves.
Walkways and cycleways
There is a huge range of walkways and
cycleways throughout the city. Highlights
are the Mount Maunganui base track,
Waikareao Estuary, Gordon Carmichael
Reserve, Owens Park and Waioraka
Reserve. Get a copy of the Walkways
booklet for more detailed information
or check out our website.
Outdoor sports
There are a number of sports fields
across the city. Our busiest sports area is
Blake Park in Mount Maunganui which
accommodates rugby, cricket, hockey,
soccer, tennis, netball, bowls, croquet
and skateboarding.
Events and entertainment
There are more than 450 events held in
Tauranga each year. Five flagship events
and a number of large and small civic
and community events receive funding
from Council.
For information on participating in
events, or for assistance on how to
organise and fund your own event, visit
Council’s website or call 577 7000.
Indoor venues
There is a wide range of community and
sports centres available for hire across
the city. You can even book a court at
one of the sports centres for you and
your friends. Bay Leisure & Events
Ltd manages all of the indoor sports,
community halls and centres apart from
the Otumoetai Action Centre, which is
managed by Otumoetai College.
Swimming pools
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre is
located at Bayfair and includes a 25m
training pool, a wave pool, water slide,
toddler pool, health club and childcare
centre.
Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools are
a favourite of locals and tourists alike
and feature an activity pool, spa pools,
private pools and toddlers’ pool.
Other swimming pools managed by Bay
Leisure & Events Ltd include Greerton
Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Otumoetai Pool
and Memorial Pool in Memorial Park.
Visit our website for a full list of parks,
playgrounds, skate parks and places
where you can play indoor and outdoor
sports and take part in community
activities.
Visit www.bayleisureandevents.co.nz
for more information.
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Baycourt
Community and Arts Centre
Located in the heart of Tauranga, Baycourt
Community and Arts Centre is Tauranga’s
premier performing arts facility. It is
extensively used by local, regional, national and
international performances and exhibitions.
The architecturally designed venue was opened
by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1983 to
serve the cultural, social and commercial needs
of a rapidly expanding city.
Baycourt comprises the elegant Centennial
Theatre which is fully air conditioned and seats
577 people; the Exhibition Space which is used
for exhibitions, annual meetings and smaller
productions; and the Terrace Rooms which
provide an ideal space for smaller exhibitions
and meetings.
Address: 38 Durham Street, Tauranga
Phone: 07 577 7189
[email protected]
www.baycourt.co.nz
Tauranga Art Gallery
Tauranga Art Gallery was the first public art gallery in
the Western Bay of Plenty when it opened in October
2007. Situated on the corner of Wharf and Willow
streets in the heart of the city centre, the building was
designed to meet modern art gallery standards.
The gallery delivers exhibitions of historical and
contemporary art. Exhibitions are developed in-house
by gallery staff with the balance being a mix of touring
exhibitions from other institutions and artist projects.
The gallery is open seven days a week between 10am
- 4.30pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New
Year’s Day and ANZAC Day until 1pm).
Address: Cnr Wharf and Willow Streets, Tauranga
Phone: 07 578 7933
www.artgallery.org.nz
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Historic Village
The Historic Village on 17th Avenue is a
collection of original and replica buildings
from early Tauranga, set in gorgeous gardens
and natural bush surrounds. These wonderful
character buildings are home to over 50
businesses, shops and community organisations.
The Village opened in 1977, originally the site
of the Tauranga Museum, where thousands of
visitors enjoyed their unique visit into the past.
There are several unique venues available for hire
for meetings and functions; and the grounds can
be hired for special festival events. The Historic
Village grounds are open seven days a week and
entry is free.
Address: 17th Ave West, Tauranga
Phone: 07 571 3700
www.villageon17.co.nz
Mount Maunganui
Beachside Holiday Park
The Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park offers
true beachfront accommodation right at the base of
Mount Maunganui. Located just a few minutes’ walk
from cafés, restaurants, the Mount Hot Pools, friendly
resort style shopping and world class white sandy
beaches, this is the perfect place for a memorable
holiday. Boating, diving, fishing and surfing is on the
doorstep and it’s an easy drive to Tauranga city centre
and top Bay of Plenty attractions. The park offers a
visitor centre on-site, camp sites on the main Mount
Beach and Pilot Bay, cabins and on-site caravans.
Address: 1 Adams Avenue, Mount Maunganui
Phone: 07 575 4471
www.mountbeachside.co.nz
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Rubbish & Recycling
Council’s rubbish bags are prepaid pink stickered black bags
which are available from all supermarkets in packs of five.
Check your phone book for wheelie bin and kerbside
recycling providers.
Kerbside collection days
Recycling Transfer
Stations
Monday
Matapihi, Mt Maunganui,
Omanu, Arataki
Tuesday
Papamoa, Maungatapu,
Maungatawa Lane
Wednesday
TGA Central, TGA South, Gate Pa,
Judea Sth, Bethlehem, Tauriko,
Te Reti, The Lakes (west)
Thursday
Greerton, Pyes Pa, Poike, The Lakes,
Hairini, Welcome Bay, Ohauiti,
The Lakes (east), Kairua Road
Friday
Matua, Otumoetai, Bellevue,
Brookfield, Judea North
There are two transfer stations
where you can take your green
waste, recycling and general
waste. It is free to drop off
household recycling but other
types of waste have a charge.
Council rubbish bags with
pink stickers are also
accepted free of charge.
Opening hours
7.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.00pm weekends and public holidays
Closed New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Christmas Day
Locations
Maleme Street Transfer Station: Phone: 07 541 1904
Te Maunga Transfer Station, Truman Lane: Phone: 07 575 2809
Dogs
If you own a dog over the age of three months
it must be registered. The registration year runs
from 1 July to 30 June of the following year.
If you have registered your dog with us before, you can re-register and pay the
fee online at www.tauranga.govt.nz. Alternatively you can pay dog registration
fees at our customer service centre at 91 Willow Street, Tauranga or at any NZ
Post shop. If you need to register a dog for the first time, please visit our
customer service centre or phone the Council on 577 7000 to ask for a dog
registration pack to be posted to you.
Exercise areas
Tauranga has a wealth of parks and reserves that are perfect for exercising
your dog. There are some areas in Tauranga prohibited to dogs, and some
areas where dogs need to be leashed. You can check these areas online at
www.tauranga.govt.nz. Regardless of where you are walking you must put
your dog on a leash whenever there is a likelihood your dog could cause
nuisance, distress or danger to any other person or animal.
The pound
The pound is located at 88 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui. It is open
3.30-4.30pm Monday to Friday. You will need to pay any fees at the Council
building in Willow Street before collecting your dog from the pound.
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Building and Planning
If you are planning to build something new,
make changes to an existing structure, change
the use of your building or site, or do something
with your land, it’s a good idea to contact us
early in your project. Council processes building,
land use and subdivision consents. All three
consents are very different, and depending on
your project you may need one, two, or all three.
We can help you understand the consent
process and advise what types of consents you
will need to complete your project.
Property files
Tauranga property files are all available electronically.
When you request a property file you’ll receive it on
a CD or USB to take away and use whenever you like.
Building
Council’s building team can help with:
• building consent application advice and processing
• project information memorandum (PIMs)
Planning
If your project could impact on the environment, could affect other
people or is to subdivide land, you may require resource consent.
Council’s environmental planning team can help you with a range of
planning needs and requirements including:
• resource and subdivision consent application advice and processing
• building inspections
• advice on how the City Plan and Resource Management Act (RMA) affect your project
• code compliance certificate applications
• advice on working with affected people and Tangata Whenua
• compliance schedules and building warrant of fitness
• notified consents and hearings
• specific guidelines for swimming pools and fencing.
• monitoring compliance with the City Plan and RMA.
Stormwater
The city’s stormwater network is designed to get rain water
safely off properties and roads. Grates on the street and
around your house go straight into groundwater, streams
or the harbour. Never wash paint, cleaners or chemicals
into any outside drains and remember to wash your car
on the grass.
To help protect your own neighbourhood from flooding,
find out if you have a soakhole on your property and
make sure it’s working properly. Clear the drains
around your house from debris before and after heavy
rain. Please don’t sweep leaves onto the road because
this only creates a problem for someone else.
To report pollution or to find out how to safely dispose of
chemicals phone us on 577 7000.
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Parking
The Council provides a range of parking services and facilities to make accessing the
city centre easy and safe. Paid parking in Tauranga is mostly ‘pay and display’.
Payment options are cash, credit card or by text.
What you need to know about
parking in the city centre.
• There are two parking zones. The central zone (green) is $2 per hour and the outer zone (yellow) is $1 per hour.
• There are no time limits. If you need to stay longer you can - just pay for the parking
you need.
• There is a 10 minute grace period. This means that if you are parking for less than 10 minutes you don’t need to pay.
• On-street parking charges apply Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and Saturdays from
9am – 1pm.
• Off-street car parks are free on weekends.
• All on-street parking is free on Sundays
and public holidays.
Parking buildings
The Council has two parking buildings, one
on the corner of Durham and Spring streets
and the other on Elizabeth Street. Check our
website for details on fees, opening hours,
leased car park options and loyalty cards.
• Parking buildings are free on Saturdays.
• The parking buildings are closed
on Sundays.
• Depending on your requirements, the parking buildings will usually be the best value and most convenient places if you want to park in the city centre but don’t know how long you will stay.
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Getting
Around
Tauranga
Tauranga is one of the easiest cities to get around
and do business in. Here are some of your formal
transport options. Alternatively, get out on your bike
or walk using some of the city’s many walkways and
cycleways.
Local buses
Local buses in Tauranga are called Bay Hopper buses and
the service is managed by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Buses run seven days a week and on all public holidays except
Christmas Day and Good Friday.
For timetables, fares and other information please view www.
baybus.co.nz or phone 0800 4 BAY BUS (0800 422 9287).
Alternatively you can phone the Council on 577 7000 and request
a timetable be posted out to you, or ask a bus driver for one.
Regional bus services
All regional bus services to Katikati, Rotorua, Te Puke, Omokoroa,
Whakatane as well as Intercity, Newmans, Naked Bus and all
charter, tour and cruise ship buses stop at, and depart from,
Wharf Street.
A regional bus service links to Rotorua, Te Puke, Katikati,
Whakatane, Opotiki and Kawerau.
For more information and timetables please call 0800 4 BAYBUS
(0800 422 9287) or visit www.baybus.co.nz.
i-SITE
Tauranga’s i-SITE Visitor Information Centre can assist you
with information about things to see and do in Tauranga,
accommodation, activity and transport bookings, and much more.
Address: Cnr Willow and Wharf Streets, Tauranga
Phone: 07 578 8103
[email protected]
www.bayofplentynz.com
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An Air New Zealand aircraft on the tarmac in front of the airport terminal.
For up-to-date information go to http://airport.tauranga.govt.nz/
Lots of action at airport
Tauranga Airport really is a high flier
Tauranga Airport is located in Mount Maunganui and just a
short drive from the city centre. It is the fifth busiest airport and
the third busiest for general aviation in the country. If you get
a chance to visit areas at the airport that are accessible to the
public, you’ll soon discover why.
Air New Zealand operates direct flights to Auckland, Wellington
and Christchurch daily through its divisions Air Nelson and Eagle
Airways. Passengers enjoy the facilities of a modern terminal
with a café and boardroom.
A sprawling collection of hangars house numerous aviation
businesses, including helicopter and fixed wing aircraft
engineers. There are companies offering microlight and
gyrocopter rides, aircraft painters, the local gliding club, a
tandem skydiving venture, the Tauranga Aero Club as well as
car rental companies, all based at the airport.
The nearby Classic Flyers Museum has an ever-growing
collection of historic Warbirds and other early aircraft, a busy
café and a conference centre.
If you’re travelling somewhere off the main air routes and you
want to get there in a hurry, locally based aviation companies
offer excellent charter services.
Image Credit: April Stark
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addition to the permanent liquor-free zones in place all
year round.
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•Memorial Park and 4th Avenue
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Brookfield Shopping Centre*
•Topaz Drive Reserve and Gordon Spratt Reserve*
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Bylaws and the City Plan
Bylaws
Bylaws are special laws that apply in the Tauranga area only.
Bylaws help the Council make sure the city runs smoothly and
are created to make our city a safe place to be. Examples of
activities controlled under existing bylaws include dog ownership
and liquor-free zones in public places.
Bylaws are enforced by Council staff. Breaches of bylaws can
result in prosecutions and court-imposed fines, confiscations of
equipment or orders to stop work. The Council always consults
with the local community before adopting any new bylaw, or as
part of reviewing an existing bylaw.
The City Plan
• to minimise the potential for offensive behaviour in public places
The City Plan (formerly the District Plan) is a legal document that
helps us manage the city’s natural and physical resources. The
City Plan states what is allowable with property in Tauranga: how
people can use land, how you can subdivide, what you can build
and where. This is to help us protect the environment and our
quality of life in a fast growing city.
• if specifically required by legislation.
You can view it on www.tauranga.govt.nz
Bylaws exist for the following reasons:
• to protect the public from nuisance
• to protect, promote and maintain public health and safety
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•
Otumoetai Pa represents an important period in the history of Tauranga. The pa was
an economic, political and religious centre between 1836-1865.
•
Together with Oreanui, and Matuaiwi, it is one of three pa located on the Otumoetai
peninsula. Each supported a large population.
•
There is a very old titoki tree on the pa. According to Maori tradition the titoki is one
of the most important species.
•
The peace stone, a large flat stone that is rough on one side and smooth on the
other, is significant because Ngai Te Rangi and Te Arawa made peace over it in
September 1845, after a decade of warfare.
•
In 2004 the last remnant of the pa was purchased by Tauranga City Council from
Alistair Matheson, whose family had lived on the land since 1865.
•
The park was officially opened to the public in 2012 with a ceremony to bless the
Waharoa (gateway).
We hope you enjoy reading this information. While every endeavour has been made to ensure the
details are accurate, we acknowledge that it may also be open to other interpretations.
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Tauranga Safe City
Tauranga Safe City is a partnership
between Tauranga City Council, Western
Bay of Plenty District Council, Bay of
Plenty Regional Council, ACC, NZ Police,
Fire Service, Ministry of Justice, Bay of
Plenty District Health Board, Iwi/Maori,
Westpac Bank and Acorn Foundation.
Tauranga Safe City has been very effective
in bringing in more than $1.5million in
funding to support local community safety
programmes, with a particular focus on
programmes that promote partnerships
and collaboration.
The group is recognised for its creative
social marketing campaigns, and the
establishment of innovative programmes
with partner organisations such as Bay
of Plenty Rugby Union No one likes a
bully and Blow the whistle on violence.
Tauranga Safe City, ACC, Police, and
Fire Service have joined forces for
Safe as houses.
Priority Focus Areas for
2013/14 include:
• Alcohol harm reduction
and street violence
• Crime-free: property
and theft
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borough in February 1882,
with a population of about
1,250.
• Family violence
• Older people’s falls
prevention
Test your knowledge at
www.tauranga.govt.nz
• Road safety
• Safety in the home
• Suicide prevention
• Water safety
• Workplace safety
• Youth development
For more information please contact
Mike Mills, Tauranga Safe City
Coordinator, [email protected] or
Ph 027 493 7322
Sustainable Living
Sustainable living is about living comfortably today without compromising the
opportunities of our future generations. So that means giving some thought to the way
we use resources like water or energy, thinking about the impacts of our actions when
we drive our cars, use electricity, cut down trees in our property or throw things away.
We can’t always eliminate every impact of our lifestyle but by taking some simple
steps to change our lifestyles, collectively we can all make a huge difference.
Council has a number of support programmes and resources available to help
you create a more sustainable lifestyle. These include Waterline which helps with
water conservation, worm composting workshops, waste audits in business or travel
planning.
For more information visit www.tauranga.govt.nz and visit our Sustainable Living pages.
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Civil Defence
There are a variety of hazards
that can affect Tauranga city:
• natural hazards – such as flooding, tsunami, earthquakes, volcanic ash, storms/coastal erosion, harbour flooding
• manmade hazards – such as hazardous substances incidents, air discharge incidents, port accidents, shipping
• public health hazards – such as pandemics
• horticultural and agricultural.
How will I be warned?
Civil Defence uses multiple information
channels to notify the public before and
during emergency events, including radio,
websites and other media outlets.
Emergency alerts
You can subscribe to emergency alert
updates via email, facebook, Twitter or
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text messaging at any time. You will then
be directly notified if there is a change
to the emergency status or advice on a
specific event. To subscribe go to
www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/, search for
BOPCivilDefence on facebook or Twitter,
or subscribe to text alerts via http://
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coastline. Tsunami sirens are very unlikely
to be much use in these events. The
primary warning sign for such a tsunami
is a severe earthquake. If the shaking
knocks you over or if it lasts for more than
one minute, it’s time to go. Don’t wait for
anyone to tell you what to do, walk quickly
to higher ground.
Radio frequencies for
emergency information
For more information on being
prepared for an emergency
please visit:
National Radio: 101.0 FM and 819 AM
Classic Hits: 95.0 FM
Radio Live: 1107 AM
Newstalk ZB: 90.2 FM or 1008 AM
More FM: 93.4 FM
Tsunami warnings
www.tauranga.govt.nz
www.getthru.govt.nz
www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz
www.whatstheplanstan.govt.nz
www.civildefence.govt.nz
The biggest land threat to Tauranga city
from a tsunami is from a tsunami that
is generated less than an hour from the
The Strand Downtown Tauranga
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The city of Tauranga has its origins in the military township established for the 1st
Waikato regiment after the battles of Gate Pa and Te Ranga.
•
After the battles in 1864, most of the land purchased by Reverend Alfred Brown
was taken by the government as the site for a military township. The streets were
surveyed and laid out between 1865-67. The Church Missionary Society was
allowed to keep one fifth of the original purchase.
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Tauranga was gazetted a borough in February 1882, with a population of about
1,250. The first Mayor was George Vesey Stewart, who had brought a party of
settlers to Katikati in 1875. Stewart also owned the Bay of Plenty Times.
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When the population reached 20,000 in 1963 with the addition of Greerton to the
borough, Tauranga became a city. Today the population of Tauranga city sits at
more than 110,000 people.
We hope you enjoy reading this information. While every endeavour has been made to ensure the
details are accurate, we acknowledge that it may also be open to other interpretations.
In the event of an earthquake,
volcanic eruption, flood,
tsunami, pandemic or any
event that can disrupt our
daily lives, you and your family
could be isolated for many
days.
Protect yourself and your
family by preparing a survival
kit as follows.
For each person in your household you
will need to have ready:
litres of water per day (otherwise all you may
• 3have
is what’s left in the hot water cylinder)
• 2 cans of food per day
• / packet of biscuits per day
• spare medicine
• cup, plate, spoon
/ a roll of toilet paper per day (can double as
• tissues)
• a sleeping bag or blanket
• gumboots, socks, change of clothes.
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You also need to have:
• a gas primus or barbeque
• a pot
• a bucket
• a spade
• some pet food
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Vital things to put in a kit and always
have in your emergency kit:
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battery powered radio
spare batteries
a can opener
candles and matches
torch
more spare batteries
a utility knife
a packet of wet wipes
glucose lollies.
Basic First Aid Kit for a family...
• Stretchy bandages (x2)
• Sterile pads or sanitary pads (x10)
• Antiseptic cream eg iodine
• Plasters (lots of different shapes)
• Adhesive tape (hypo-allergenic)
or ibuprofen (safely reduces fevers,
• Paracetamol
aches and pains)
• Gloves
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Sunscreen
• Some triangular bandages (old sheets will do)
• Lollipops.
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large plastic rubbish bags
insurance policy reference numbers
names and phone numbers of your neighbours
personal identification.
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Have Your Say!
For Tauranga to be a place that we all enjoy it’s important that you tell us what you think. There are plenty of ways to have your say.
Council meetings are held in Chambers at our Willow Street offices and are open to the public. Visit www.tauranga.govt.nz and click
on ‘Council documents and reports’ for a full list of Council meetings and agendas.
When the Council consults with the community the public
is notified in the following ways:
• public notices published in the Bay of Plenty Times
• Our City News, found on the back page of the Bay News publication
• on our website, www.tauranga.govt.nz, on the home page under Have Your Say
• on our facebook page, www.facebook.com/TaurangaCityCouncil
Find out
what’s going on
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won’t be able to drive
into the
Mount, why not take
a bus straight into
the event
zone.
Copy text from pg 22
about
tickets from driver
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Free Park ‘n’ Ride
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• Backstory – no ordinary Council blog is maintained
by the Council’s communication team and is
designed to provide background information on
issues or activities that the Council is involved with.
Find it at backstory.tauranga.govt.nz
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and
Salisbury Avenue will
start to close to vehicle
traffic
from 2pm on New
Year’s Eve until 8am
on New Year’s
Day. If you are staying
within the road closure
zone
and don’t already have
a vehicle pass, head
down to
the Beach Base at
Mount Drury with proof
of address
or accommodation
to get one.
From 11am on New
Year’s Eve a vehicle
pass issuing
station will be set up
at the Park ‘n’ Ride
on Kawaka
Street.
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below on liquor-free
zones, road closur
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more
info grab a summer
passport from the i-SITE
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or a summer amba
ssador, or go to Counc
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website: www.tauran
ga.govt.nz
Mount Maunganui
Beachside
Holiday Park exclude
d from
liquor-free zone
on New
Year’s Eve the
shaded
public areas
map
in pink on this
are liquor-free
zones.
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We’re on the countdown
to New Year’s Eve!
• Our City News provides a weekly update of things
going on in the city. You can find it on the back
page of the Bay News
• Facebook: Tauranga City Council’s Facebook page
is another place you can go to for information
on things that are going on now. Find it at www.
facebook.com/TaurangaCityCouncil
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• Tauranga City Council’s website
www.tauranga.govt.nz has up-to-date information
on Council services and activities
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What you need to know for
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Jessie Matthews
The Generators
Kara Gordon Band
8pm - 8:45pm
8:50pm - 9:30pm
NYE bus tickets can
be purchased from
your
driver on the night
(cash only) or from
Bayline Bus
Coaches, the i-SITE
Visitor Information
Centre,
Golden Grove Holiday
Park, Papamoa Beach
Grove Holiday Park
and Papamoa Beach
Top 10
Holiday Resort.
iHeart Beach Stag
Free Park ‘n’ Ride
Triple J
The Generators
Kara Gordon Band
Take the easy route
to the Mount on New
Year’s
Eve. Park at Kawaka
Street by the old Cossie
Club
and take a free bus
into the event zone.
• Park ‘n’ Ride runs
from 11am on New
Year’s
Eve to 2am on New
Year’s Day.
• Security on site
to monitor Park ‘n’
Ride.
• $15 return ticket
DJ Candy
Triple J
DJ Candy
CALL US ON:
Road closed
8pm - 9pm
9pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 10:50pm
10:50pm - 12:10am
12:15am - 1:30am
Toilets
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Park ‘n’ Ride Parking
Event entry points
No glass or person
al fireworks
beyond these points
$15 $15 bus drop off and
pick up
Bayline Coaches run
a $15 bus
service on New Year’s
Eve
pick up locations around with
the city.
Free Park ‘n’ Ride
Drop off and
pick up
Free Park ‘n’ Ride
Drop off only
In addition to the New
Year period liquor-f
ree zones, there are
liquor-free zones in
permanent
different Tauranga
locations, including
Centre. Look out for
Papamoa and the City
the warning signs or
check www.tauranga
.govt.nz for maps.
• Departures start
from Mt Maunganui
from
12:15am. Last departu
re leaves at 2am.
GET IN TOUCH
10:35pm - 11:15pm
11:20pm - 12:30am
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9:35pm - 10:30pm
577 7000
OR EMAIL: info@t
auranga.go
vt.nz
www.tauranga.gov
t.nz
How to Contact Us
Tauranga City Council’s Customer Service Team is your first point of
contact for most enquiries about Council services.
By telephone
07 577 7000
Website
www.tauranga.govt.nz
By fax
07 577 7193
Email
[email protected]
Write to us
Tauranga City Council
Private Bag 12022,
Tauranga 3110
In person
Tauranga City Council
Customer Service Centre
91 Willow Street, Tauranga
Open week days
8.00am - 5.00pm
(Note: Wednesdays 9.00am - 5.00pm)