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Our Future/It’s on in our city centre!
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Kei te pokapū e tipu ana

It’s on in our city centre!

The transformation of Tauranga’s city centre is underway and you can expect to see a lot more changes happening over the coming months.  

A cultural and economic hub for the region

A growing number of people will be living in and around our city centre so we want to create a destination that our community has told us they want – one that’s vibrant, well-planned and safe, a city centre that is accessible and diverse, enhances our natural environment, and has more activities for everyone to enjoy. Together with our city partners, we’re on our way to making this a reality, with significant investment and public and private sector projects already committed over the next 10 years, as outlined in Priority One’s CBD Blueprint.

Transforming our city centre

Our City Centre Action and Investment Plan is the vision for this transformation. It outlines an overarching plan for the city centre, the investment required, and the programmes of work required to bring it to life.

City Centre Action and Investment Plan Video

Bringing the vision to life

We have a range of projects already underway and set to commence over the coming months and years that will see our city centre transformed into a great place to live, work, learn and play, with people at its heart: Te Rapunga Ora ki Te Papa.

We’re committed to revitalising our city centre so it once again becomes the thriving, beating heart of our city that our community wants and deserves.

Some of these exciting projects are outlined below.

Our city centre transformation journey so far

Here’s a snapshot of activity that’s taken place as we work to transform our city centre.

Construction of 90 Devonport Road kicks off

Sneak peek inside future library and community hub

90 Devonport Road team visit Red Stag factory

Initial concept design for Te Manawataki o Te Papa

Latest news

Christmas arrives in city centre with a sleigh full of festive activities

The festive spirit is alive in Tauranga city centre this year with a large 8-metre reusable Christmas tree lighting up the revitalised Masonic Park every night from 28 November to 5 January.

Christmas tree
Christmas tree to light up Masonic Park over the festive season.

The Christmas tree will spark a month of free festivities taking place in the city centre this year. Organised by Tauranga City Council and Downtown Tauranga, there will be something for everyone to enjoy with Santa’s Grotto, a Razzle Dazzle Reindeer Trail, a Christmas concert, an outdoor festive movie and so much more.

Tauranga Councillor Rod Taylor said with the waterfront transformation almost complete, it’s going to be an extra special Christmas in the city centre.

“This year we have seen the waterfront be transformed into a beautiful place where people can relax, play, and connect with Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. With the much-anticipated Waterfront Playground opening in mid-December it will be a city centre Christmas like never before.

“It's been a tough few years for everyone, especially our city centre businesses, and this Christmas is a time for celebrating how far we have come and helping spread the festive spirit for everyone to enjoy.”

Bringing extra magic to the city centre, Santa and his trusty elf will be making their grand entrance in true Tauranga style aboard the Kewpie Cruise boat. Head along to Tauranga Waterfront at 10am on Sunday, 1 December and wave Santa ashore before he checks out the Little Big Markets and settles into his ‘Southern Hemisphere Grotto’ at 41 Devonport Road.

If Christmas tunes are more your thing, gather the family and relax in the sun as Tauranga Big Band perform a free Christmas themed concert in Masonic Park on Saturday, 14 December.

Downtown Tauranga Manager, Genevieve Whitson said with all the positive changes we are seeing in the city we wanted to encourage more people to come in and enjoy it as well as bring the Christmas spirit to life.

“Packed with free fun for everyone, the city is the ultimate hotspot this December. Come and join the festivities, browse the shops for Christmas goodies and treat yourself to a bite to eat at one of our amazing eateries.”

For further details about all events happening in the city centre head to: whatsontauranga.co.nz/citycentre

Christmas tree
Santa's Southern Hemisphere Grotto at 41 Devonport Road.
Image captionSanta's Southern Hemisphere Grotto at 41 Devonport Road
Posted: Nov 28, 2024,

City Centre projects

We have a number of exciting projects and plans happening right across our city centre that, together, are helping to transform it into a place that we can all be proud of.

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