Last week Tauranga City Council endorsed the new SmartGrowth Strategy 2023 – a refreshed plan for the long-term growth of the western Bay of Plenty sub-region. SmartGrowth is a collaboration between Bay of Plenty Regional, Tauranga City, and .
Matariki skies over Mauao. Photo by Alan Ludlam. (Photo Supplied) Wintertime is upon us, when the days are shorter and the nights are longer. Across Aotearoa skies, the Matariki star cluster is rising again, twinkling at dawn, signalling the arrival .
Tauranga City Council, in conjunction with specialist skatepark designer RICH Landscapes, were keen to explore some new and sustainable technologies when developing the Bay of Plenty’s newest and largest skate facility.
The Merivale Community Centre is much more than just a building – it provides the community with a safe space, a place they feel at home, somewhere they know they are always welcome.
In attendance were Tauranga City Council Commission Chair Anne Tolley, representatives from project partners NZTA/Waka Kotahi, local iwi, contractor HEB Construction Ltd and senior council transportation and project staff.