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The action and investment plans (AIPs) provide the ‘how we will get there’ for our strategies.

They identify the best-fit set of actions to deliver on relevant goals within our primary strategies. AIPs normally have a 3 – 10 year view, and can be joint plans or TCC-owned plans. While the AIPs will not be able to be funded all at once, they identify the best roadmaps to deliver on our strategic direction. Council is not the only funder of actions in these plans. AIPs may have a different title such as ‘strategy’ or ‘strategic plan’, but belong in the AIP level of our framework.

The AIPs focus on new actions (not business as usual actions) required to support our direction and achieve our goals.

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Accessible Tauranga AIP 

This AIP will review and incorporate aspects of the Age Friendly Strategy 2013 and Disability Strategy 2013.

Accessible Tauranga Action & Investment Plan 2023-33

Arts, Culture and Heritage AIP  

This AIP will review and incorporate aspects of the Joint Toi Moana Arts and Culture Strategy 2018-2021

Arts, Culture and Heritage Action & Investment Plan

Bay of Plenty Land Transport Plan (joint)

The Regional Land Transport Plan combines the thinking from all the Councils in the region into a single strategic document for land transport investment.

Bay of Plenty Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-2031

Bay of Plenty Public Transport Plan (joint)

This is the key statutory document for public transport planning and investment in the region. It guides the design and delivery of public transport services, information and infrastructure in the Bay of Plenty region.

Bay of Plenty Public Transport Plan 2022-2032

Bay of Plenty Spaces and Places Strategy (joint)

The Bay of Plenty Spaces and Places Strategy 2020-2023 provides a high-level strategic framework for regional sport and recreation spaces and places (facility) planning in the Bay of Plenty region

Bay of Plenty Spaces and Places Strategy 2021-2023

City Centre AIP

This is our plan for our city centre’s future, our plan to create a city centre with people at its heart: Te Rapunga Ora ki Te Papa, a great place to live, work, learn and play.

City Centre Action & Investment Plan 2022 - 2032

Climate AIP 

We’re developing our first Climate Plan which will clearly set out the steps we need to take together to prepare for the opportunities and challenges presented by climate change.

Climate Action & Investment Plan

Community Centres AIP

We’re looking at how we can best prioritise and invest in Tauranga’s current and future community centres.

Community Centres Action & Investment Plan

Community Wellbeing Strategic Plan (in draft)

Council is committed to enhancing community wellbeing and increasing the quality of life for Tauranga residents, in order to provide a higher standard of living for all.

In draft

Kainga Tupu - WBOP Homelessness Strategy

He taupua tangata, he kāinga tupu – A person supported to support oneself, a flourished home established

Kainga Tupu - WBOP Homelessness Strategy 2020

Kaituna Action Plan - Te Tiri a Tuna (joint)

The Kaituna River Document is a tool to empower local iwi and councils to guide better care of their awa and its tributaries. The purpose of the Action Plan is to ‘give life’ to the Kaituna River Document.

Kaituna River Document - Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority
Kaituna Action Plan 2019-2029

Mount Spatial Plan 2022-2050 (under development)

We’re working with mana whenua, our community and key stakeholders to develop a plan for Mount Maunganui, Omanu and Arataki, setting the strategic direction on how we manage growth and investment to meet the needs, opportunities and challenges of the area over the next 30 years.  

Under development

Nature and Biodiversity AIP

Together we can protect and enhance our natural environment. This plan helps to deliver on the vison for Tauranga and our Tauranga Taurikura – Environment Strategy 2023-2033.

Nature and Biodiversity Action & Investment Plan 2023-2033

Ōtumoetai Spatial Plan

Tauranga is growing quickly and the suburbs of Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue and Judea will see big changes over the next 30 years. Created with community input, the plan sets out the projects to support their well-being between now and 2050.

Ōtūmoetai Spatial Plan 2023-2050

Our Public Places Strategic Plan

Will review and incorporate aspects of the Open Space Strategy 2012, Aquatic Network Strategy 2012, Our Community Places Strategy 2008, and Sport & Active Living Strategy 2006)

Our Public Places Strategic Plan 2023- 2033

Play, Active Recreation and Sport AIP

This AIP will review and incorporate aspects of the Open Space Strategy 2012, Aquatic Network Strategy 2012, Our Community Places Strategy 2008, and Sport & Active Living Strategy 2006)

Play, Active Recreation and Sport Action & Investment Plan 2023-33

Reserves and Open Space AIP

We want our city to have well planned public places with spaces for people to connect, enjoy, play and recreate.

Reserves and Open Space Action & Investment Plan 2023-33

Safer Communities AIP

Will supercede City Safety Action Plan 2018 (joint) and Tauranga WBOP Safer Communities Plan 2020-2025 (joint)

Safer Communities Action & Investment Plan 2023-2033

Smartgrowth Housing Action Plan (joint)

This document brings together the key housing information for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, identifies gaps, and lays out a clear Action Plan to improve the housing system in the subregion, now and into the future.

SmartGrowth Housing Action Plan 2021

Stormwater Strategy for the Bay of Plenty (joint)

This Stormwater Strategy (SS) outlines the stormwater issues confronting the Bay of Plenty region. It will assist the region’s Territorial Authorities (TAs) by providing a framework they can use to produce their own localised stormwater strategies and action plans

Stormwater Strategy for the BOP 2005 (1.3mb pdf)

Tauranga Airport Master Plan

The Airport has a 20 year master plan which has allocated areas of land for future use.

Airport Master Plan 2030

Tauranga Events AIP

This is a new plan that was adopted June 2022

Tauranga Events Action & Investment Plan 2022-2032

Tauranga Harbour Integrated Management Strategy (joint)

This Strategy was prepared by Bay of Plenty Regional Council with support from Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the harbour community. It involved input from experts such as environmental scientists and consultation with key community members

Tauranga Harbour Integrated Management Strategy 2006

Tauranga Harbour Recreation Strategy (joint)

Recreation on Tauranga Harbour is, enjoyable, safe, sustainable, and accessible to all: A set of goals and principles set out how the vision is to be achieved and a framework for decision making.

Tauranga Harbour Recreation Strategy 2008

Tauranga Parking Strategy

The purpose of this document is to guide Tauranga City Council’s approach to the management of Council-owned and controlled parking spaces.

Tauranga parking strategy (10mb pdf)

Te Ha Tapoi - Tourism Strategy 

Growing a sustainable visitor economy for the benefit of our community.

Te Ha Tapoi - Tourism Strategy 

Te Papa (Peninsula) Spatial Plan

Our spatial plan for the Te Papa peninsula sets the strategic direction for growth over the next 30 years.

Te Papa (Peninsula Spatial Plan) 2020

The Historic Village Strategic Plan

A unique, inspired and diverse community hub that provides a multitude of experiences catering to a wide range of people, all in one location.

The Historic Village Strategic Plan 2020 (661kb pdf)

Tourism BOP Visitor Economy Strategy 

Growing the visitor economy for the benefit of our community

Tourism BOP Visitor Economy Strategy

Urban Design AIP(under development)

Will review and incorporate aspects of the Urban Design Strategy 2006, and be consistent with the Urban Design Panel

Urban Design Strategy 

Recognises and promotes high quality urban design. In conjunction with a range of national, regional, sub-regional and city based strategies, the Urban Design Strategy guides and support the future development and redevelopment of Tauranga.

Urban Design Strategy 2006 (5mb pdf)

Wairoa River Valley Strategy (joint)

It is a ‘framework for managing the river valley now and into the future.

Wairoa River Valley Strategy (6.5mb pdf)

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

Tauranga City Council has developed a new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), with a vision of ‘Tauranga, together we can reduce waste to landfill.”

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2022-2028

Water Sustainability Strategy Western Bay of Plenty (joint)

A Water Sustainability Strategy specifically for the western Bay of Plenty has been developed to look at how we allocate and manage water in the long term. 

Water Sustainability Strategy WBOP sub-region 2010

Welcoming Communities Plan for the Western Bay of Plenty (joint)

Through the development of the Welcoming Plan we will work to ensure the Western Bay of Plenty is a welcoming place for newcomers to live, learn, work and play. 

Welcoming Communities WBOP Plan 2018-2023 

Western Bay of Plenty International Strategy (joint)

The strategy seeks to further leverage the collaborative efforts of councils and community partners to target investment, business and skills attraction that generates more local jobs, creates a wider range of employment opportunities, and retains more skills in the local community.

WBOP International Strategy 2023-2025 (joint)

Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan (joint)

Strong cities are built on the safe, sustainable and efficient movement of people and goods. The Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan (TSP) identifies the right activities to support urban development and provide people with more viable travel choices.

Transport System Plan