A policy is a statement of council’s position on a matter or issue.
How policies work
Active Reserves Level of Service
This policy sets out levels of service for the provision and
management of the existing and future active reserve network.
Active Reserve Level of Service (80kb pdf)
Airspace above Roads – Lease of
This policy sets out the rules and guidelines on lease of airspace above roads.
Airspace Above Roads – Lease of (13kb pdf)
Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations
This policy sets out the process for identifying and appointing of directors and trustees to council organisations. It is required by section 57 of the Local Government Act. Sets out process for appointment.
Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations (205kb pdf)
Bulk Fund Capital Expenditure
This policy allows for consistent and equitable decision-making within the bulk-funded budget. A bulk fund is used where expenditure may be incurred only when that expenditure meets criteria pre-determined by Council policy.
Bulk Fund Capital Expenditure (44kb pdf)
Revised Bulk Funds
Car Parking Building
This policy allows for the display of vehicles outside of opening hours - proceeds from this must go to charity.
Car Parking Building (10kb pdf)
Civic Art Collection
This policy ensures that Tauranga’s civic art collection is a coherent collection of works with links to the city and region, maintained and displayed for the community to enjoy.
Civic Art Collection (45kb pdf)
Coastal Structures
This policy guides decision-making on the current and future management of council-owned or administered coastal structures such as wharves, jetties and buildings on those structures. It ensures planned management of all council-owned and managed coastal structures along the coast and in the inner harbour is responsive to current and future coastal effects such as erosion and storm surge.
Coastal Structures (206kb pdf)
Community Gardens
This policy recognises the value and encourages the establishment of community gardens. It also sets out the criteria for running community gardens on council-owned or administered land.
Community Gardens (47kb pdf)
Community Investment
This policy supports and encourages cooperation between community organisations and council in order to support services and activities provided by the community for the community.
Community Investment (30kb pdf)
Community Partnerships – Relationships – Other Cities
This policy states that we recognise the friendship and sister city status with San Bernadino, Hitachi, Yantai Shimonoseki and Port Stephens.
Community Partnerships - Relationships - Other Cities (79kb pdf)
Community Share Agreement
This policy provides a consistent and transparent approach to developing agreements between council and another entity for a shared use of a facility or land to enable or increase public access.
Community Share (37kb pdf)
Community, Private and Commercial Use of Council-Administered Land
This policy provides a consistent approach to the use of council land by our community, private and commercial users.
Community, Private and Commercial Use of Council Administered Land (34kb pdf)
Connection of Private Stormwater Systems
This policy provides a consistent approach to the use of council land by our community, private and commercial users.
Connection of Private Stormwater Systems (9kb pdf)
Consultation with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Application
This policy clarifies roles and responsibilities of council, tangata whenua and applicants in resource consent applications.
Consultation with Tangata Whenua on Resource Consent Application (97kb pdf)
Council Land: Recognition of Tangata Whenua Interests and Aspirations
This policy provides a framework to assess proposals from iwi/hapū groups for their interests and aspirations for council land, and an approach to involve iwi/hapū when disposing of council land.
Council Land: Recognition of Tangata Whenua Interests and Aspirations Policy (340kb pdf)
Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy
This policy sets out council’s approach to identify and manage dangerous and insanitary buildings
Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy (177kb pdf)
Development Contributions
Development contributions help council fund new or improved infrastructure required as a result of growth – like water and wastewater networks, roads, playgrounds and community facilities.
Development Contributions
Dog Management
This policy provides adequate opportunities to fulfil the exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners while
minimising any potential danger, distress or nuisance from or caused by dogs.
Dog Management (226kb pdf)
Domestic Water Supply Outside Specified Zones
This policy identifies criteria to determine if water supply outside the specified zones is 'available'.
Domestic Water Supply Outside Specified Zones - assessing applications (29kb pdf)
Easter Sunday Shop Trading
This policy enables shops in Tauranga to trade on Easter Sunday if they wish to.
Easter Sunday Shop Trading (172kb pdf)
Elder Housing Tenant Eligibility
This policy provides guidelines on tenant eligibility for people wanting to access and live in council-owned elder housing.
Elder Housing Tenant Eligibility (41kb pdf)
Elected Members' Expenses and Resources
This policy clarifies the expenses and allowances councillors may claim in undertaking their role.
Elected Members' Expenses / Resources (47kb pdf)
Encroachments onto Reserves
This policy sets out to maintain the integrity of reserve land by ensuring it is used for its intended purpose and where appropriate, to protect and enhance ecological values.
Encroachments onto Reserves (35kb pdf)
Events
This policy aims to create a collaborative, positive and encouraging environment for the city’s event industry, and to recognise the social, cultural, economic and environmental values that events bring to the city.
Events (307kb pdf)
Exclusive Burial Areas in Council Cemeteries
This policy recognises our diverse population and the various burial requirements of different religious denominations.
Exclusive Burial Areas in Council Cemeteries (20kb pdf)
External Representatives’ Remuneration
This policy provides clarity and consistency to how tangata whenua and community representatives are invited to participate in council decision-making processes and are nominally compensated.
External Representatives’ Remuneration (35kb pdf)
Fluoridation
Fluoridation states council's position on the non-fluoridation of Tauranga's water supply.
Fluoridation (7kb pdf)
Gambling Venues
This policy sets out to control the growth and to minimise the harm caused by class 4 and TAB venue gambling.
Gambling Venues (3mb pdf)
Guarantees Loan Funding
This policy sets out conditions for when council acts as a guarantee to community groups seeking loan funds.
Guarantees Loan Funding (9kb pdf)
Independent Hearings Commissioners
This policy provides for recruitment, appointment and authorisation to the Independent Hearings Commissioners' List.
Independent Hearings Commissioners (163kb pdf)
Interpretive Signage
This policy ensures a consistent approach to the provision of interpretive signage across Tauranga, to raise awareness and understanding of significant sites.
Interpretive Signage (30kb pdf)
Large Water Users
This policy sets criteria for the efficient, sustainable and transparent allocation of water to large water users.
Large Water Users Policy (166kb pdf)
Lease of Airspace above Roads
This is a council resolution stating that airspace is generally not available but can be requested for private use. It sets out guidelines for assessing applicants.
Lease of Subsoil of Roads
This policy sets out council’s position on the lease of subsoil below roads for the use of private developers.
Subsoil of Road – Lease of (12kb pdf)
Libraries Levels of Service
This policy provides clear principles and levels of service for Tauranga’s libraries. This is a support policy to the Levels of Service Policy.
Libraries Level of Service (40kb pdf) Library Archives Policy (60kb pdf) Levels of Service (112kb pdf)
Licence to Occupy Road Reserves
This policy sets out the criteria for a road reserve licence.
Road Reserves – Licences to Occupy (17kb pdf)
Road Reserves and Unformed Road – Licences for Occupation of (12kb pdf)
Local Alcohol Policy
This policy aims to minimise alcohol related harm for a safer and healthier western Bay. This is a joint policy with Western Bay of Plenty District Council, made under the s.75 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
Local Alcohol Policy (560kb pdf)
Local Elections Policy
This policy ensures that election signs do not present a risk to safety, that council remains impartial in local elections, and the public has opportunities to meet candidates and learn about being an elected member.
Local Elections (219kb pdf) Local Elections Policy Map (11.5mb pdf)
Māori Roadways
Sets out the guidelines for the control and maintenance of roads through Māori land.
Road Ways – Maori (9kb pdf)
Mobile Shops
Sets the rules for mobile shops operating in the city to protect, maintain and promote public health and safety and ensure access to public places is maintained.
Mobile Shops - Operation of (38kb pdf)
Museum Collection
This policy determines the use of and access to the Handling Collection, a part of the education equipment and materials of the Tauranga Heritage Collection available to teachers.
Museum - Heritage Handling Collection