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Te Papa Spatial Plan Te Mahere ā-Takiwā o Te Papa 2020 – 2050

September 2020 He kupu whakamānawa

Whakarongo ki te papaki o ngā ngaru E whawhati mai ki ngā toka tu moana Kia rongo te kiri ki te kīkini o te rehutai Ko taipari ko taitimu ao po E kawe o tātou tini mate ki te wāhi ngaro Ki te huihuinga o te Kahurangi oti atu ai Titiro ki Mauao e tū Tūtei ana Huri ō kanohi ki uta ki Pūwhenua Mai uta ki tai, mai whitinga ki urunga Ko Tauranga Moana Ko Tauranga Tangata Ko Ngāti Ranginui Ngāi Te Rangi Ngāti Pukenga Me mahi tahi te hapori whānui kia ora Ā iwi whenua ā tinitini kainga rua i raro I te mana ōrite Kua hua mai ai ko Te Tiriti o Waitangi Tēnei te matatau kia eke, whakatū tārewa ki te rangi Haumi ē - hui ē - tāiki ē

Word of encouragement

Hearken to the reverberation of the waves Smashing themselves relentlessly on immovable rocks Allow your skin to feel the salty tang of far-flung sea spray Gaze upon the timeless flooding and ebbing of tides Which carry our dearly departed to those gathered in the hidden realm Our treasured ones they shall remain Salute Mauao, our sentinel guardian ever alert Cast your eyes inland to the beautiful Pūwhenua From the mountains to breaking waves From where the sun rises to its entry into the night We stand proudly as one Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Pukenga Let us unite as one in all we do For the wellbeing of our wider community As people of the land and the multitude Who have made this community their second home Under the authority, leadership and partnership Proclaimed in the Treaty of Waitangi Let us attain the sacred knowledge from the highest heavens Hold fast, hold strong, and let it be done

Huikākahu Kawe Ngāi Te Ahi, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāti Tapu

2 Mauao

MOUNT MAUNGANUI

OMANU Otumoetai Pa MATUA SULPHUR POINT

OTUMOETAI Whareroa Marae

BELLEVUE Otamataha Pa The Elms and Mission Cemetery BROOKFIELD Monmouth Redoubt Peterehema Marae Te Awanui Waka TAURANGA BETHLEHEM CENTRAL Huria Marae Wairoa Marae JUDEA Hungahungatoroa Marae MATAPIHI

Waikari Marae

The Historic Village TAURANGA SOUTH (HOSPITAL AREA) AVENUES Maungatapu Marae TAURANGA SOUTH

MAUNGATAPU GATE PĀ Gate Pā (Pukehinahina)

PARKVALE/ MERIVALE Hairini Marae

GREERTON POIKE WELCOME BAY TAURIKO HAIRINI

PYES PA

OROPI Waimapu Marae

Te Ranga

OMANAWA

WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY He kōrero nā te koromatua Mayor’s Foreword

The Te Papa peninsula sits at the heart This spatial plan sets out how we support the of our city. Well-considered planning growth of unique, liveable, connected and healthy communities within Te Papa. It provides for this area must encompass more a framework for working together to unlock than just building much-needed opportunities in a way that will accommodate and homes to accommodate growth; it is manage growth over time. The plan provides for about shaping our city and building greater housing choice, safe and efficient transport options and the local amenities and infrastructure better communities. needed to support our communities.

Achieving the change envisaged by this plan will Tauranga and the western Bay of Plenty will take time, resources, effort and commitment. continue to experience rapid growth. While this If we do not act now, we are likely to face a brings significant challenges, it also provides us growing housing shortage and higher housing with unique opportunities. The Te Papa peninsula and infrastructure costs. That is why it’s important is well placed to support us in managing some that we take this journey together by taking action of this growth within our city. It is home to 14% now. Continuing to engage with the community of Tauranga’s population and a destination for when implementing the projects and initiatives employment, education, health services and of this spatial plan will help us achieve a unique, hospitality. Providing greater housing choice and livable, connected and healthy Te Papa. better ways to move around the city, will support the continued prosperity of the entire sub-region. I am looking forward to seeing the work unfold that will shape better Te Papa communities – together, Together with the community, mana whenua and for today’s residents and our future generations. key stakeholders, we have developed this plan to manage growth in the area from Greerton to the city centre. Feedback from all groups has provided us with an understanding of community values and allowed us to proactively plan for a sustainable future. We’ve incorporated what we’ve heard in this plan, which provides a roadmap to support the forecast growth – and highlights how important it will be to work together to get there.

Taking a collaborative approach now, and as we move forward, gives us a greater ability to harness the opportunities of growth rather than succumbing to its negative impacts. We have an opportunity to create a place that reflects our cultural heritage and welcomes all communities, protects the things we love about Te Papa and improves the way we move around the city. Over the next 30 years and beyond, it will allow us to create a place for people from all walks of life to Tenby Powell call home. Tauranga Mayor

4 Rārangi upoko Contents

1. Te Tiro Whānui – Te Papa Spatial Plan Overview 6

1.1 Te aronga matua – Purpose of the Te Papa Spatial Plan 7

1.2 Ngā āhuatanga o te takiwā – Understanding Te Papa 8

1.3 Te Mana Ōrite i Te Papa – Te Papa and Mana Whenua Partnership 16

1.4 Tō tātou haerenga – Our Journey Together 20

1.5 Ngā tūāpapa korero me ngā kaupapa here – Strategic Context 22

1.6 Ngā painga o Te Mahere ā-Takiwā o Te Papa – Benefits of the Te Papa Spatial Plan 24

2. Ngā Putanga Nui – Te Papa Spatial Plan Outcomes 26

2.1 Te tāera whakawhanake i Te Papa – Growth Approach to Te Papa 27

2.2 Te rongomaiwhiti o ngā hapori – Unique Neighbourhoods 31

2.3 Te mataora o ngā hapori – Liveable Neighbourhoods 32

2.4 Te piringa o ngā hapori – Connected Neighbourhoods 34

2.5 Te hauora o ngā hapori – Healthy Neighbourhoods 38

3. Ngā Pūmanawa o Te Papa – Key Centre Plans 40

3.1 Te Papa – City Centre 41

3.2 Pukehinahina – Gate Pā/Pukehinahina 44

3.3 Tutara Wānanga – Merivale 48

3.4 Maarawaewae – Greerton 52

4. Te Mahere Whakahaere – Implementation Plan 56

5 1.

Te Tiro Whānui Te Papa Spatial Plan Overview

6 1.1 Te aronga matua Purpose of the Te Papa Spatial Plan

The spatial plan sets the strategic direction to how we manage growth to meet future needs, opportunities and challenges in Te Papa over the next 30 years. It provides a coordinated and integrated approach to:

• the way we move around (transport) • where we live (urban form) • where we work (economy) • where we play (open space, community facilities) • how we are supported (health, social services, commercial activity) • where we learn (education, culture, identity).

The plan will assist in more efficient use of resources, including infrastructure, the way we move around, and how we live. In turn, this will reduce costs to the community and individuals, as well as providing potential for better use of time and healthier living.

As non-statutory documents, spatial plans help to inform council planning processes such as city plans, social infrastructure planning, transport planning, local plans, and the annual plan and long term plan. They do this by identifying actions and projects that are needed to achieve the outcomes, in this case for Te Papa. A spatial plan generally provides a high level of detail and indicates areas where this detail should be investigated further.

There are four sections in this spatial plan:

Overview 1 Identifies the background and strategic context to the spatial plan, the overall approach to enabling growth in Te Papa, priority areas of focus and anticipated benefits.

Outcomes 2 Identifies the outcomes we expect to see as we grow, and actions required to achieve these; these are focused on supporting the growth of unique, liveable, connected and healthy neighbourhoods within Te Papa.

Key centre plans 3 Provide an overview of expectations for local planning and improvement of key centres identified as priority areas of focus in Te Papa.

Implementation plan 4 Sets out actions in the form of projects and further planning work required over a 10 to 30- year period to deliver the spatial plan outcomes.

7 1.2 Ngā āhuatanga o te takiwā Understanding Te Papa

Within the context of this spatial plan, Te Papa peninsula refers to the area of land from Greerton to the city centre. The name Te Papa was originally used by local iwi to describe the central/northern part of the peninsula, with other historical Māori names also applying to the wider area (refer to section 1.3).

Since the 19th century and more recently, references to the name Te Papa can be found on websites such as nzhistory.govt.nz and tauranga.kete.net.nz that identify the historic attributes of the area. Te Papa is also the ward name for the group of suburbs (City Centre, The Avenues, Gate Pā/Pukehinahina, Merivale and Greerton) within the area that this spatial plan focuses on.

Having experienced significant growth through the latter part of the 20th century, Te Papa is now home to 20,000 people, approximately 14% of the city’s total population. Over the next 30 years, this population is expected to grow by another 72%.

The Te Papa community is considerably more diverse than Tauranga on average. There are less people who identify as European and more people who identify as Māori, Asian or Pacifika. In addition, like Tauranga, Te Papa’s population is aging, with a significantly higher than average elderly population when compared to the national average. Te Papa also has a significant proportion of social, elderly and community housing, and the number of people in the community with disabilities is also likely to be higher. This includes all types of disabilities such as hearing, vision, psychological and physical disabilities.

While Te Papa’s growing population and diversity will continue to enrich its culture and identity, it will also need to be supported by resources, effort and commitment to providing for existing and future needs of the community. Te Papa is growing

Proportion of Tauranga’s population living in Te Papa: Te Papa 2018 20,200 14% in 2018

2050* +3.3% 35,200 2050 projection*

Tauranga *Tauranga City Population and Dwelling Projection Review 2020 2018 140,800 2050* 5000 = 204,000 people (rounded)

Western Bay of Plenty sub-region 20,000 = people (rounded) 2018 193,700

2050* 271,000

Te Papa community

Are more diverse than the people of Tauranga, Speak more on average Live in than 12 7600 languages 100% homes

People of Te Papa Are mostly between People of Tauranga 15-29 years of age

0% 7000 29,920 European Maori Asian & Other study in work in Pasifika Te Papa Te Papa

Love how handy Te Papa is to: Believe future possibilities include: • amenities • better road infrastructure for Te Papa • education • less congestion in Te Papa • employment • better housing • commercial areas • safer open spaces 9 Existing amenities

Te Papa is centrally located in the sub-region and provides a range of opportunities to build upon, including:

Access to community amenities

Open space and recreation (including water)

Education

TAURANGA CENTRAL

Te Papa Business

TAURANGA SOUTH Movement (HOSPITAL AREA) networks AVENUES TAURANGA SOUTH

GATE PĀ Three waters MERIVALE infrastructure

GREERTON

Retail

Tauranga

Dining

Health Western Bay of Plenty

10 Place

Covering 1070 hectares, Te Papa runs from Barkes Corner through the city centre to the harbourside bridge. Te Papa is bound by the Tauranga Harbour and the Waikareao Estuary, with Kopurererua Valley providing a 1300-hectare reserve along the south-western boundary. State highways 2, 29 and 29A are located along the west and southern side of the peninsula. Te Papa has several distinct communities located throughout, starting with the city centre to the north and then moving south to include the Avenues, Gate Pā/Pukehinahina, Merivale and Greerton.

The peninsula is well placed to support the growth of our city. It has existing infrastructure, a range of services and activities, significant employment hubs and schools, a mix of housing and is relatively resilient to natural hazards. Te Papa includes the Central Business District (CBD) for the sub-region and is the location of our major hospital along with a range of medical, health and social service providers. We want to make good use of these existing assets and investments by enabling more people to live, work, learn and play in Te Papa, while ensuring that the values present in the community today are protected and enhanced for future generations.

The key challenges within Te Papa that the spatial plan responds to include:

• a lack of good quality public realm and built form, combined with a need to enhance local culture and identity, that is not attracting more people to live, work and play in the Te Papa peninsula • a lack of good quality intensive housing that is not meeting the needs of current and future residents • the current urban form and density, travel options and transport that do not support safe, accessible multimodal transport options for all.

With regard to water supply and wastewater infrastructure capacity, studies show that further growth in Te Papa is supported by already planned trunk network upgrades. Potential stormwater implications of future development will be responded to by a proposed change to the Tauranga City Plan, addressing the impact of flooding from intense rainfall.

There is scope to strengthen identity, liveability, sustainability and prosperity of the wider region through this spatial plan. Te Papa plays a key role in delivering and enabling better transport choice for wider growth areas through its key transport corridors, particularly those areas to the south such at Tauriko. Future public transport, walking and cycling improvements will link into the Te Papa area to support mode shift and provide an efficient public transport service city wide.

11 A growing part of the city

1915 1930s Cameron Road Widening of Cameron Road Corner of Spring Street Looking towards Mauao

1924 The Strand First train to go over the rail bridge

12 1960s 1960s Greerton shopping area Tauranga Hospital Cameron Road corner Looking over Cameron Road Chadwick Road

1960s

Merivale subdivision Historic images: Tauranga City Library Between Fraser Street and Waimapu Stream Ref. 99-1185, 11-107, 99-724, 00-238, 99-275, 00-199

13 60 years on

Te Papa peninsula seen from Yatton Park

1.3 Te Mana Ōrite i Te Papa Te Papa and Mana Whenua Partnership

Tauranga City Council works in partnership with tangata whenua to build, protect and celebrate our city, our environment and our people. To assist in this, through the preparation of this spatial plan council has worked in partnership with the mana whenua of Te Papa including representatives of Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāti Tapu, Ngāi Te Ahi, Ngāti Ruahine and Ngāti Pūkenga, as well as wider engagement with iwi and hapū through the Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana Partnership.

A key focus of the mahi and wānanga undertaken throughout the project with mana whenua has been developing the plan’s cultural principles to support future projects. Mana whenua input into the process has also assisted to identify specific cultural projects for Te Papa as well as providing input into the wider outcomes and projects.

The Tauranga Moana Design Principles (adopted by Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana Partnership and Tauranga City Council in 2017) provide the overarching framework and starting point for the Te Papa cultural principles and projects:

Tauranga Moana Design Principles Outcomes sought

Mana Rangatiratanga/Ahikāroa: Authority The status of iwi and hapū as mana whenua is recognised and respected.

Whakapapa: Names and naming Māori names are celebrated and reinstall pride.

Taiao: The natural environment The natural environment is protected, restored and/or enhanced.

Mauri Tū Mauri Ora: Environmental health Environmental health is protected, maintained and/or enhanced.

Tohu: The wider cultural landscape Acknowledgement of sites significant to mana whenua and cultural landmarks.

Mahi Toi: Creative expression Iwi/hapū kōrero are captured and expressed creatively, celebrating the knowledge and identity, through a co-creation process.

Ahi Kā: The living presence Iwi/hapū have a living and enduring presence and are secure and valued within their rohe.

The Te Papa cultural principles for partnership and engagement are outlined as follows. Other Te Papa cultural principles are integrated into the Outcomes section of this document and specific projects are identified within the Key Centres Plans and Implementation Plan sections.

16 Partnership and engagement – recognising rangatiratanga

Integral to achieving the Tauranga Moana Design Principles and the cultural principles in this spatial plan is recognising mana whenua status as a partner on relevant council projects and ensuring ongoing engagement by project partners is reflective of this partnership. This begins with recognising the mana whenua of hapū within Te Papa, applying the following principles.

• Authority/mana whenua is recognised as ‘hapū centric’ as determined by the agreed hapū rohe, Treaty of Waitangi and Resource Management Act. • Hapū authority is recognised and enabled through appropriate engagement, collaboration and co- creation of outcomes, from beginning to end of the project process. • Draw design inspiration from Mātauranga ā hapū (hapū knowledge systems) and wairuatanga. • Through engagement and partnership, provide meaningful opportunity for mana whenua to exercise their kaitiakitanga in accordance with Part 2, Sections 6e, 7a and 8 of the Resource Management Act. • Whakamanahia – acknowledge that all sites are of importance to mana whenua and that it is necessary to engage to further understand the value of those sites. • Provide opportunity for active mana whenua project involvement through partnership including, where possible and appropriate, project implementation.

Partnership and engagement – how we do this effectively

Strong partnership and engagement with mana whenua will be facilitated through:

• empowering partnerships by creating and committing to an enduring relationship with integrity, from the beginning to the end of the project • recognising principles of IAP2, international guidelines on engagement, in engagement and collaboration • recognising the need for kanohi kitea (face-to-face) engagement • empowering mana whenua by allowing them the opportunity and time to wānanga amongst themselves • assisting mana whenua to resource themselves with technical/research expertise where appropriate • keeping hapū management plans up to date and educating partners on their content • assisting in coordination of cultural issues across councils (i.e. Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council).

17 Te Papa takiwā and waahi map

The combination of engagement and the cultural principles outlined within this spatial plan seek to assist in restoring the mana rangatiratanga of Te Papa, through protecting, enhancing, commemorating and Otamataha celebrating those areas of significance to mana whenua. In doing so, it also aims to enrich the culture and identity for the wider community and future generations to come. Wharepai Domain The following takiwā and waahi map identifies areas of importance to mana whenua, including original takiwā (territory) names, pā and kāinga sites, and other waahi (areas of interest). It provides an insight into Waikareao the cultural narrative that forms part of the spatial plan area, which will require further investigation and Estuary

input from mana whenua at a project delivery level. Elizabeth St

Legend Te Papa

Takiwā: Historic Māori district/territory within the study area, including the historic name Huria Marae Pā: Location of a historic Māori fortified village or settlement area

Kainga: Location of a historic Māori village or settlement area Tauranga Harbour Maara: Location of a historic garden or cultivation area

Waahi: A notable historic location, known by a particular name or significance Memorial Park Puna: Location of a historic spring or well where water was sourced, with associated cultural significance

Redoubt (Pā maioro): Location of a historic European fort 15th Ave Takitimu Dr Existing commercial and industrial zones

Existing schools

Existing open space zones Cameron Rd Kopurererua

All boundaries shown on the map are indicative only. Further information on each of the areas, including Fraser St location and names, will be provided by mana whenua as part of ongoing engagement.

It is also noted that the takiwā and waahi map is not intended to signify iwi and hapū rohe boundaries, which are identified within the relevant iwi and hapū management plans. Further, the takiwā and waahi map is not intended to identify ‘Significant Māori Areas’ (SMAs). SMAs are identified and registered in the KopurereruaKopurererua Tauranga City Plan. ValleyValley

Chadwick Rd Tutara Wānanga Waimapu Estuary

Hairini Marae Maarawaewae

Greerton Park

Waimapu Marae 18 Map – Te Papa Takiwā and Waahi Otamataha

Wharepai Domain

Waikareao Estuary

Elizabeth St

Te Papa

Huria Marae

Tauranga Harbour

Memorial Park

15th Ave Takitimu Dr

Cameron Rd Kopurererua

Fraser St

KopurereruaKopurererua ValleyValley

Chadwick Rd Tutara Wānanga Waimapu Estuary

Hairini Marae Maarawaewae

Greerton Park

Waimapu Marae Map – Te Papa Takiwā and Waahi 19 1.4 Tō tātou haerenga Our Journey Together

We have been engaging with the community, stakeholders and mana whenua around growth for some time now and will continue to do so as we progress implementation of this spatial plan. In August 2019, people have shared with us about what they value about living in Te Papa, what they don’t like, what they would like to see in the future and what their priorities are for growth within their own neighbourhoods.

Here is what you told us

What people value now

Sports facilities Mature trees Access to open space Coastal location Diverse communities Access to local amenities

What people don’t like now

Crime Lack of safety Homelessness Traffic congestion Unsafe roads Unclean environment Poor recognition of history Not enough to do Empty parks Lack of transport choices Busy residential streets

What people would like to see in a future Te Papa

Better homes Safe communities Tree-lined streets Transport choices Places to meet Greater access to water Walkable neighbourhoods Safe open spaces Healthy communities More housing choice Pedestrian friendly Open space Better parks Cleaner streets Community-centred

Source: Community engagement, August 2019

20 A consistent message we heard is support for better connections, and easier access to work, live, learn, and play opportunities. Transport has been continuously identified as a key issue with support for a comprehensive and ambitious, integrated, multimodal transport plan with a 30 to 50-year horizon.

The environment has also been a consistent theme from community engagement and includes climate change responsiveness, protection of environmental values and improving the quality of the environment – air, land and water.

The feedback we received through the March 2020 community engagement further reinforced these issues, and is incorporated into the outcomes, key actions and implementation plan.

We have worked closely with partners including mana whenua, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Bay of Plenty Regional Council, central government agencies such as Ministry of Education, the BOP District Health Board, and key stakeholders such as Kāinga Ora and Accessible Properties Limited.

Planning for the future of Te Papa requires ongoing engagement with partners, key stakeholders and the community, acknowledging the different meaning and values placed on Te Papa by all involved parties. Other engagement processes such as the Vital Update 2020 also help us to better understand the needs, wants and aspirations of the people of Tauranga and will be valuable in supporting project delivery of this spatial plan.

By continuing to work together, we can collectively deliver better outcomes on this growth journey.

2013 2018 2020 2021 2022

SmartGrowth Tauranga Urban Urban Form and Long Term Plan Project Strategy Strategy and Transport Initiative, engagement delivery Future Te Papa Plan and Development Housing Choice Strategy Plan Change

Community engagement

21 1.5 Ngā tūāpapa korero me ngā kaupapa here Strategic Context

The spatial plan responds to central and local government strategic direction, which sets out expectations for integrated land use and transport, in order to achieve wellbeing and sustainability outcomes. The following policies and programmes are the primary documents this plan refers to and delivers on.

National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD)

The NPS-UD seeks to ensure development of well-functioning, inclusive and better connected cities that reflect the diversity of their current and future communities. It requires that Tauranga City Council enables higher-density residential development in proximity to employment opportunities (including the city centre and neighbourhood centres) and existing and planned rapid transit bus stops and where commercial activities and services are easily accessible by active or public transport networks. The spatial plan responds to the proposed central government direction by focusing on development of centres and surrounding areas supported by public transport, active modes and improved amenities.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Arataki

Arataki provides national guidance with a 10-year view of the step changes needed to deliver on the Government’s current priorities and long-term objectives for the land transport system. The spatial plan and associated projects incorporate an integrated land use transport strategy to give specific regard to the Arataki key steps changes, including improving urban form, transforming urban mobility, improving public health, tackling climate change and supporting regional development.

Regional initiatives

At a sub-regional level in the Western Bay of Plenty, the Urban Form and Transport Initiative programme business case (UFTI) identifies Te Papa as a critical area to provide for residential and commercial growth and improved local and sub-regional transport networks.

The Urban Form and Transport Initiative (UFTI) UFTI is a collaborative project led by SmartGrowth and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and involves Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, tangata whenua, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and community leaders. Together, the parties have developed a refreshed, coordinated and aligned approach to key issues across the sub-region such as housing, transport and urban development that is fully aligned with the Government’s new transport policy statement and urban growth agenda.

The endorsed UFTI programme is the Connected Centres programme which the partners agreed as the best programme to cater to the expected growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region over the next 30 to 70 years, and address challenges related to housing, transport, and access. There are two core concepts critical to the programme. The first is increasing the number of houses in existing urban and new growth areas, to maximise available land and support a well-functioning transport system. The second core concept is the idea that we should all be able to access local social and economic opportunities within a 15-minute journey time, and sub-regional social and economic opportunities within 30 to 45 minutes. These concepts encourage strong local centres and connected neighbourhoods.

By enabling more residential development within a short distance of employment, social, educational and other opportunities, the Te Papa Spatial Plan’s recommended centres-based approach responds directly to the two concepts of UFTI’s Connected Centres programme.

22 Tauranga Urban Strategy At a city level, the Tauranga Urban Strategy (TUS) places greater focus on planning for growth in our existing urban area. It emphasises placemaking in and around our town centres (including local shopping centres) to support more compact forms of housing, with community spaces, retail and other businesses. A key action of the TUS is to progress with future planning for Te Papa to achieve these outcomes.

The spatial plan recognises Te Papa as a part of the wider Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty urban system. Te Papa provides opportunities for more housing choice, which in turn can help with wider city affordability. UFTI proposes that the Western Corridor provides a substantial proportion of the greenfield growth capacity for the long term. Improvements to movement within Te Papa will also support growth of the Western Corridor of Tauranga which includes Tauriko West. Tauriko West has the potential to deliver over 3000 new dwellings and multimodal transport upgrades within Te Papa will play a key role in delivering and enabling better transport choice for wider growth areas through its key transport corridors.

The Te Papa Indicative Business Case

The Te Papa Spatial Plan is, in part, underpinned by the technical studies undertaken as part of the Te Papa Indicative Business Case (IBC). The IBC, endorsed by project partners Waka Kotahi, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council, provides decision-makers with a clear indication of the preferred way forward for an integrated land use transport programme of initiatives, intended to support a connected and liveable city, both locally and sub-regionally. The project focuses on investments within the Te Papa peninsula as part of the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region, over the next 30 years. The transport investments are a sub-set of the overall integrated land use transport strategy prepared as part of the project.

Developed through assessment of a range of integrated land use transport strategy options, the IBC sets out a full programme of investment to be delivered by the programme partners (Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Waka Kotahi and other government agencies). Investments are across urban development, provision of green networks, community facilities, walking, cycling, micro-mobility, public transport, three waters, and essential supporting social infrastructure improvements. Initiatives include encouragement of behaviour change and demand management through use of pricing tools.

The integrated land use transport programme will result in significant changes to the way people will move around in the future, reducing reliance on motor vehicles sub-regionally and locally, and with on-flow benefits for safety and environmental outcomes. Moreover, the combined approach is critical to maximise efficiency of the transport system, drawing more people into the city centre to work, live and visit, and increasing modal share opportunities. Evidence also indicates that the integrated investment programme proposed will increase the urban development value proposition for the area and encourage investment, resulting in faster growth over time. This will bring with it associated transport benefits related to transforming the way people move around the city. In addition, the wider economic benefits of the integrated approach are substantial – indicatively estimated with a present value of $1.4b, arising within a context of $11b+ of new urban development envisaged in the Te Papa peninsula over the next three decades.

23 1.6 Ngā painga o Te Mahere ā-Takiwā o Te Papa Benefits of the Te Papa Spatial Plan

More liveable neighbourhoods with stronger culture and identity

Local neighbourhoods and centres in Te Papa will be able to better meet the expectations of our communities and support a thriving live, work, learn and play lifestyle. They provide a sense of place that reflects the identity of the area and the cultural values of the community, including mana whenua.

Improved environmental quality

Future developments in Te Papa will assist in greening the peninsula, reducing carbon emissions, using resources efficiently and sustainably, protecting our cultural heritage and contributing to ecosystem health and biodiversity.

Housing meets current and future needs

Te Papa will offer more housing and more housing options to meet current and future community needs. Increasing housing choice means providing increased height and density which can be achieved by increasing the provision of duplexes, terraced housing and apartments, providing for a range of dwelling sizes and more social, affordable and market housing options.

Strengthened economic growth and employment

Te Papa will accommodate a significant proportion of the projected employment growth for Tauranga in strong, well-performing local centres and the city centre as well as other business locations that are efficiently accessed across the transport system. This will result in increased and sustained economic productivity and prosperity.

Better access to social and economic opportunities

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Ngā Putanga Nui Te Papa Spatial Plan Outcomes

We’ve identified the approach we are taking to manage growth in Te Papa, the outcomes we expect to see as we grow, and the actions required to achieve these. The plan is focused on supporting growth by creating unique, liveable, connected and healthy neighbourhoods within Te Papa. These outcomes will allow us facilitate growth and deliver a range of benefits that respond to the needs and desires of the local and wider community.

26 2.1 Te tāera whakawhanake i Te Papa Growth Approach to Te Papa

The spatial plan provides opportunity for increasing housing choice throughout the Te Papa peninsula, with a focus on increased height and higher densities close to key centres, public transport and amenities. This will enable people to choose from more housing types and encourage more people to walk, cycle and take public transport to get to where they need to go. In Te Papa, key centres are categorised by a mix of commercial, residential and community activities that provide focal points for the surrounding community and enhance the ability to live, work and play within each neighbourhood. The spatial plan priorities are to initially focus on higher density development and supporting investment in and around key centres and corridors, acknowledging the benefits that this approach will provide for the wider community and the alignment with the NPS–UD requirements. The key centres map identifies the location of the Te Papa key centres and the programme to develop these centres over time.

The focus of future growth will be on providing higher residential densities in proximity to centres and public transport. This includes up to six-storey heights close to the city centre, town centres and planned rapid transit bus stops; and four-storey heights within walking distance to other centres and amenities. Housing types will include duplexes, terraced housing and apartments, providing for individuals through to extended families. There will be less change to housing density towards the outer edges of the peninsula.

The growth approach has been developed through an assessment of a range of integrated land use and transport strategy options, by the Te Papa Integrated Land Use Transport Indicative Business Case programme partners being Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Waka Kotahi and other government agencies. The findings support the opportunity for higher-density living in close proximity to centres, public transport and other amenities along the Te Papa peninsula through a sustained, balanced investment programme in active modes and public transport infrastructure.

Other areas in Te Papa will continue to develop over the next 30 years. There is flexibility within the spatial plan to respond to changes in demand and opportunities that arise, which may require a change of focus and investment priorities in the future.

Growth and change will be incremental, generally occurring at a rate of about 10% every 10 years. Market responses and supporting investment in movement and community infrastructure are significant factors in changing the value proposition for investment in areas such as Te Papa and influencing the growth rate.

1 The Tauranga City Plan identifies a Commercial Centres Network hierarchy. Some of these commercial centres are included in Te Papa priority centres (e.g. city centre, large format centre in Gate Pā, local centre at Merivale and Greerton town centre). Other commercial centres such as the Eleventh Avenue sub-regional retail centre will continue to provide commercial services and employment opportunities for the increasing population within Te Papa.

27 The following ‘key centres’ are the areas of focus for Tauranga City Council and programme partners over the next 20+ years:

A City centre: Immediate focus on ongoing city centre regeneration. The city centre has the greatest ability to achieve higher densities and increased activity.

B Gate Pā/Pukehinahina (and hospital precinct): Commence a residential community regeneration project in collaboration with central government agencies, key stakeholders and the community in 2021. This area provides the greatest opportunity in the short to medium term due to current land ownership and ability to achieve positive change for this community (e.g. public realm improvements, greater housing choice, increased accessibility).

C Merivale: Commence residential community regeneration project planning in collaboration with central government agencies, key stakeholders, mana whenua and the community over the 2021- 2024 period.

D Greerton: Engage with existing users, community, stakeholders and mana whenua on the future use of crown-owned lands (Tauranga Racecourse and Golf Course) to support community wellbeing and growth over the long term.

Legend

Existing commercial zone

Existing open space zones

Existing industrial zones

Increased housing heights area (indicative boundaries)

Existing schools

University precinct

Hospital precinct

Areas of focus/key centres

Potential for increased height to be further investigated alongside public transport and community amenities investment

28 Map – Key centres Tauranga Domain City centre

A Waikareao Estuary

Elizabeth St

Huria Marae

Cameron Rd Tauranga Harbour

Eleventh Ave Memorial Park

15th Ave Gate Pā Takitimu Dr Pukehinahina

Cameron Rd B

Fraser St Gate Pā - Pukehinahina Reserve

Merivale Kopurererua C Valley

Hairini Marae Yatton Park D Chadwick Rd Fraser St

Tauranga Golf Club and Racecourse Greerton Reserve

Cameron Rd

Greerton Park

Waimapu Marae Map – Key centres 29 Mai ngā ngārehū o Whakapaukarakia - Kei te ka tonu te ahi From the embers of Whakapaukarakia - The fire still burns Ngāi Te Ahi

30 2.2 Te rongomaiwhiti o ngā hapori Unique Neighbourhoods

A unique neighbourhood tells the story of our people, culture and history every day. Living in a unique neighbourhood creates ownership and pride in the areas that we live in and contributes to greater community connections between people and places. In a unique neighbourhood, we acknowledge and facilitate diversity and inclusiveness, protect the things that we value, and enhance character through well-designed places and spaces within our community. Unique neighbourhoods also help us to understand and learn about our past and help shape our future.

What a unique neighbourhood will look like

• Reflects our city’s unique culture and history. • Places and buildings that identify our heritage are protected. • A city and neighbourhoods that we are proud of. • Enhanced identity, sense of place and cultural values are protected as they grow.

How we will get there

• Continue to work with mana whenua to acknowledge the cultural history of Te Papa in delivering the spatial plan and related projects, including:

– Where appropriate, work with hapū to (re)establish original place names drawn from Mātauranga ā hapū (hapū knowledge systems). – Provide resourcing to educate the wider community in regard to ingoa Māori/ā hapū/ā iwi to avoid miseducation, misappropriation and mispronunciation. – Restore the mana rangatiratanga of areas of cultural significance through appropriate signage including original place names and descriptions, while also providing opportunity to contribute to education and local identity. – Provide opportunity for use of enduring tohu/taonga (e.g. materials used for pou/taonga) and potential for co-maintenance of current and future taonga between mana whenua and council. – Identify potential sites and activities that can restore mana whenua ahi kā (living presence) to the area, such as maara kai, well/spring access, tuahu, whare tāpere, whare waka, whare hangarau, whare toi, whare wānanga.

• Continue to work with the community to understand local values and needs that respond to and enhance identity, culture, diversity and inclusiveness in these communities. • Identify opportunities to provide greater awareness of culture and heritage throughout Te Papa, either through project delivery and/or support of community-based initiatives. • Utilise planning processes such as the Tauranga City Plan review to identify heritage attributes within Te Papa and where appropriate, seek to provide protection and recognition of these in the future. • Encourage creative and innovative approaches that support dynamic communities and foster strong urban identities. • Explore the feasibility of developing arts, culture and heritage spaces that tell the story of our people, culture and history, and that enhance creativity in our communities.

31 2.3 Te mataora o ngā hapori Liveable Neighbourhoods

A liveable neighbourhood allows us to choose to live close to places where we work, learn, play and meet our daily needs, providing greater equality within our communities. Creating walkable neighbourhoods means reducing reliance on travel to get to the places we need to go, such as shops, schools and work places. This gives us more time to do other things. It also promotes a greater connection with the outdoors and other people in our neighbourhood. Enabling more people of all ages and abilities to live closer to our centres also facilitates greater local employment and learning opportunities for all.

What a liveable neighbourhood will look like

• More housing choice that meets the diverse needs of Tauranga now and in the future and in close vicinity to amenities such as shops, parks, public transport and schools. • Healthier and safer neighbourhoods as well as vibrant and accessible centres, that are great places to live, work, play, learn and visit. • Thriving centres at the heart of each neighbourhood that connect people with what they like to do and with others.

Three-storey apartment building

32 Three-storey townhouse

How we will get there

• Review the Tauranga City Plan provisions to enable opportunities for more housing choice throughout Te Papa by providing a variety of housing types, including increased height and density close to centres, community amenities and public transport. • Work with the private sector and government agencies to facilitate more residential living opportunities, supported by appropriate public spaces, community facilities and infrastructure. • Promote greater diversity of housing supply that supports people remaining in their community regardless of changing needs related to ageing and/or disability. • Undertake a strategic approach to revitalise the city centre by working with others to provide opportunities for residential living, economic growth, education, community facilities, connection to water and quality public realm, building on strategies and frameworks already in place. • Support the regeneration of Gate Pā/Pukehinahina and Merivale through community planning to improve the quality of life and encourage development that reflects cultural history and responds to community needs. • Support growth of the hospital precinct as a local and city-wide health hub, providing opportunity for growth of community health services and related employment, and affordable residential choices for essential workers and the ageing population. • Encourage and facilitate high quality community and residential development in and around Greerton that meets the needs of the community and helps businesses to thrive. • Engage with existing users, community, stakeholders and mana whenua on the future use of crown- owned lands (Tauranga Racecourse and Golf Course) to support community wellbeing and growth over the long term, recognising the value of existing green space within the city.

Increased housing choices are proposed throughout the Te Papa peninsula. The key centres map identifies the areas where increasing housing height is being considered along with the key centres where higher densities, growth and investment is proposed.

33 2.4 Te piringa o ngā hapori Connected Neighbourhoods

A connected neighbourhood means that we can move around and get to the places where we need to go easily by using a range of transport options. With a strong focus on public transport, walking and cycling, people are encouraged to choose active ways to move around, providing health benefits and opportunities for social interaction. A connected neighbourhood is accessible to all and responds to the needs of all users. This means that people can safely access employment, schools, public transport, community facilities, parks and other centres and neighbourhoods. In a connected neighbourhood we live where we have everything close by.

What a connected neighbourhood will look like

• People of all ages and abilities, including people with reduced mobility levels, can go about their daily lives and get from one place to another easily, affordably and safely. • Enhanced choice of local and sub-regional transport modes. • Neighbourhoods are connected to each other, and to centres, employment, schools, community facilities, public transport and parks. • Centres are highly walkable, pedestrian-friendly and safe. • Safe and inclusive cycling and walking connections in and between neighbourhoods. • Accessibility of the city centre to the Te Papa community is improved.

34 35 How we will get there:

Provide and encourage more choice of different transport options including cycling, walking, A public transport and ride share options, locally and sub-regionally.

Encourage more people to use active modes of transport by providing safe and direct walking B and cycling connections with equitable access for all users.

Create a sense of arrival through well-designed gateways into Te Papa that create a sense of C identity, assist with slowing traffic and provide wayfinding opportunities.

Create new transport hubs in the city centre and within key centres, that are well connected D and provide access for different modes of transport.

E Support higher frequency public transport that is safe, efficient and convenient, including providing for a high-frequency, multimodal corridor along Cameron Road.

The connected neighbourhoods map references the areas of focus.

Legend

Existing commercial zone

Exisiting open space zones

Existing industrial zone

Increased housing heights area (indicative boundaries)

Existing schools

University precinct

Hospital precinct

Existing railway

Cameron Road Multimodal Project

Possible ferry

Potential pedestrian bridge

Major entrance to Kopurererua Valley

Green necklace

36 Map – Connected neighbourhoods C

Tauranga Domain

City centre

Waikareao Estuary D

C Elizabeth St

Huria Marae

Cameron Rd Tauranga Harbour

Eleventh Ave Memorial Park

A

C 15th Ave Takitimu Dr

B E

Gate Pā Cameron Rd Pukehinahina

Fraser St Gate Pā - C Pukehinahina Reserve

Kopurererua Merivale Valley

Greerton Yatton Park Hairini Marae

Chadwick Rd Fraser St

Tauranga Golf Club and Racecourse Reserve

Cameron Rd

Greerton C Park

Waimapu Marae Map – Connected neighbourhoods 37 2.5 Te hauora o ngā hapori Healthy Neighbourhoods

A healthy neighbourhood is supported by an environment that encourages us to be healthy and active in our day to day lives, and to interact with other people and the space around us. Public spaces and community facilities provide opportunities for inclusiveness, social interaction, learning and recreation, and contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of our community. These spaces are safe and accessible so that they can attract the widest possible use. A healthy community also requires a healthy environment that is cared for by all, designed in a way that maximises access to the natural environment, and increases biodiversity, water and air quality.

What a healthy neighbourhood will look like

• Accessibility to vibrant, diverse and distinctive places and spaces is enhanced for everyone. • Quality spaces, where people can meet and gather are well used, safe and valued. • Communities are encouraged to care for the environment that they live in. • A healthy environment and healthy living choices are supported.

How we will get there

• Provide for modal shift towards more sustainable movement patterns, by creating more connected neighbourhoods. • Identify development of a green corridor across the peninsula that supports recreation, movement, biodiversity and ecological corridors, and improves water quality and amenity. • Develop public spaces and places with the community to enhance safety and accessibility for all users and provide for different experiences, needs and opportunities. • Provide a network of community facilities that encourages the community to be active, connect with others and creates a variety of activity within the community. • Develop an environmental programme to reintroduce native species back to the peninsula. Use native planting and vegetation as a catalyst to regenerate and repair coastal ecology and biodiversity. • Encourage use of the WELL Building Standards2 framework in building and development, including provision of quality shared spaces in comprehensively designed developments, to enhance amenity and wellbeing for residents. • Enhance and restore the natural environment, including utilisation of natural resources (e.g. rain water) and original native flora. • Undertake active monitoring (haepapa) of environmental quality within the peninsula, including emissions, air and water quality, biodiversity and mātauranga ā hapū ie māramataka. • Provide resourcing to educate the wider community in regard to kaitiaki initiatives to avoid miseducation and miscommunication.

2 The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact the health and wellbeing of people, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind.

38 He peka titoki e kore e whati A steady branch that will not break Ngāti He

39 3.

Ngā Pūmanawa o Te Papa Key Centre Plans

This section provides guidance to assist with local planning and improvement of key centres identified: the city centre, Gate Pā/Pukehinahina, Merivale and Greerton. It also provides a starting point to coordinate and integrate the various planning and delivery projects. Work undertaken in centres will be carried out in collaboration with local communities, mana whenua, partners and key stakeholders, and incorporates local aspirations along with the outcomes or core elements identified for each of the centres.

40 3.1 Te Papa City Centre

The city centre plays a strategic role as the commercial, cultural and civic heart of the sub-region. The long-term development of the city centre is supported by the City Centre Strategy and the City Centre Spatial Framework (which focuses on improving the look and feel of the city centre streetscape, open spaces and waterfront).

These documents are under review in 2020 to ensure they align with current and future thinking, and to provide a robust framework for prioritising future investment in the city centre. It is important that this work takes place to articulate a clear vision for the city centre and that is has buy-in from mana whenua, the community, residents, businesses and key stakeholders. This will seek to support achieving increased investment in the city centre from both the public and private sector.

This spatial plan supports the direction provided by the City Centre Strategy, the City Centre Spatial Framework and the continued implementation of this direction in the reviewed strategy, in particular:

• revitalise commercial, retail and hospitality activity, develop residential living opportunities and improve the public realm • recognise the sub-regional role of the city centre as a destination for locals and visitors, and provide community facilities and public realm that further supports this • work in partnership with mana whenua to enhance the intrinsic cultural values of the city centre while also recognising mana whenua rangatiratanga within their rohe • continue to implement improvements to public places that provide for a greater focus on pedestrian movement and safety, amenity and recreational opportunities.

41 The Te Papa planning process has specifically identified:

1 Provide for a transport hub, including opportunity for interconnection with key city centre attractors and other modes of transport, e.g. walking, cycling, ferry and, in the longer term, rail.

2 Support University of Waikato and Toi Ohomai to expand their campus and develop student accommodation.

3 Develop a continuous 7km walking and cycling circuit around the peninsula, creating a distinctive, legible and accessible water’s edge experience and reconnect the city centre to its waterfront heritage and landscape context.

4 Continue to develop the waterfront area to improve connection of the city centre to the water, and provide for a diversity of cultural, community and commercial activity opportunities.

5 Continue to explore opportunities to provide greater recognition of our culture and history.

6 Development of destination facilities that attract people to the city centre and provide a range of experiences that contribute to the community’s health and wellbeing.

7 Investigate development of a multi-purpose community centre hub that provides for multi- generational activity. Consider rationalisation of sites to achieve this and how this could be incorporated into the central library development.

8 Work with mana whenua to establish a wharewaka and associated interpretive cultural resource centre.

9 Implement the Cameron Road Multimodal Project to provide clearways/dedicated bus lanes, segregated cycleways and walking facilities and other improvements.

Legend

Existing commercial zone Create a sense of arrival through well-designed gateways Existing open space zones Public transport improvement Increased housing heights area (indicative boundaries) Multimodal improvement

Existing schools Active mode improvement

Cameron Road Multimodal Project Visual and physical access to water improvement Potential pedestrian bridge Possible ferry Regeneration area Existing railway New transport hub (indicative location) Green necklace

42 Map – City centre 5

Tauranga and 8 Wharepai Domains

4 6

7

Willow St St Willow Willow

1

Durham St Durham Durham St Durham

Cameron Road 2

Elizabeth St

9

Devonport Rd

Huria Marae Fourth Ave

3

Cameron Road

Devonport Rd

Eleventh Ave Memorial Park

Cameron Road

Fifteenth Ave

Tauranga Boys College Historic Village

Cameron Road Map – City centre 43

Devonport Rd 3.2 Pukehinahina Gate Pā/Pukehinahina

Key actions to achieve the outcomes for Gate Pā/Pukehinahina are described as follows. The implementation plan provides further detail in relation to the specific projects and initiatives proposed to deliver on these actions, including timing and potential delivery partners.

Four-storey apartment building Two-storey duplex

The next phase of work will build on the Gate Pā Wellbeing Action Plan and the Pukehinahina Project – a partnership vision for housing and community revitalisation in Gate Pā/Pukehinahina/Tauranga South developed by Accessible Properties Limited.

Theme Key actions

Housing • Allow provision for higher density (up to six storeys) within a walkable distance of Gate Pā town centre. This will provide a greater choice of housing and employment opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, and an increase in provision of market housing, social housing and affordable housing and living options.

Movement • Develop Cameron Road into a multimodal transport corridor with frequent rapid transit bus stops, active modes and amenity improvements. • Localised street improvements to establish safe and accessible connections between residential areas, the town centre and education precincts. • Implement active east to west connections with links to Fraser Cove and Kopurererua Valley. • Further investigate and implement multimodal improvements to 15th Avenue, balancing local place-based outcomes and functions with city-wide movements. • Create a new transport hub within the hospital/Gate Pā centre. • Develop a gateway to the town centre and Gate Pā community along Cameron Road.

Environment • Identify and develop a connected network of green corridors utilising parks, reserves and streets. Provide ecology, biodiversity and active movement opportunities through these green corridors. • Consider wider connections to Kopurererua Valley and Waimapu Estuary.

44 Theme Key actions

Open space • Continue to work with the community to improve public spaces with an initial focus on Scout Reserve and Anzac Park. Consider relocation or reconfiguration as options to improve these parks. • Use public spaces to tell the story of Gate Pā/Pukehinahina. • Include consideration of additional public and private amenity open space requirements as part of the comprehensive planning process. • Continue to improve access to Kopurererua Valley through a mix of formal and informal entranceways, and to develop the reserve as a key ecological, recreational and open space in the city. • Facilitate provision of quality shared spaces in comprehensively designed, medium-density developments, and public spaces within the town centre.

Community • Work with the community to better understand their aspirations for the area. Identify opportunities for public realm, facilities, transport network projects to respond to the Gate Pā Wellbeing Action Plan priority areas of focus. • Identify requirements for new or expanded community spaces with a view to providing community hubs. Include outdoor spaces that could be used for recreation and community gardens. • Consider the potential for co-location of organisations that provide support services to local communities.

Culture • Incorporate Tauranga Moana Design Principles into design of community facilities and public spaces, and private developments where agreed. • Work with mana whenua and the community to investigate development of cultural spaces that acknowledge, reflect and educate on the significance of the area. • Incorporate artworks that celebrate and recognise culture, diversity and history. • Consider feasibility of a (public) destination cultural centre to recognise and tell the story of Pukehinahina and its cultural significance.

The Te Papa planning process has specifically identified:

1 Gate Pā town centre

• Improve design and amenity to create an attractive and safe environment that encourages people to stay longer. Consider as part of the Tauranga City Plan review of commercial centres. • Develop rapid transit bus stops along Cameron Road. • Develop a green corridor connection from the Gate Pā/Pukehinahina town centre to Merivale. • Improve visual and physical connection of Gate Pā Reserve and include historic and cultural references. • Provide opportunity for mixed-use residential/commercial developments in commercial areas in the future that support local community needs.

45 2 Hospital

• Work with the Bay of Plenty District Health Board to develop and support their plans for the hospital and integrate with other health care related activities to provide a comprehensive, accessible health and wellbeing precinct for the city. • Encourage mixed-use buildings, including residential accommodation, within the hospital precinct. • Encourage adjoining areas to develop complementary medical, health and wellbeing services where appropriate. • Create a new transport hub. • Include consideration of a new commercial area along Cameron Road (between 16th Avenue and 17th Avenue).

3 Residential regeneration

• Continue to work with the Gate Pā community and agencies including Accessible Properties Limited and Kāinga Ora to provide social, affordable and market housing, public spaces, facilities and services that best meet the needs of this community and future residents to support development of mixed communities and greater housing choice. Include consideration for a variety of end users, including retirement living options. • Enhance the provision of safe and accessible connections to schools and the town centre. • Resolve stormwater issues and seek solutions that incorporate green corridor aspirations.

4 Education and environment

• Improve accessibility and safe access to schools particularly across arterial roads. • Develop safe zones outside of schools along Cameron Road where activity peaks are higher than in other areas. • Work with the education sector to enhance protection of open space and vegetation and encourage community use of facilities where appropriate.

5 The Historic Village

• Continue to enhance the role of The Historic Village as a community hub with a variety of activities and services accessible to the local community and providing a destination for others. • Recognise value of green space and vegetation on the site and to surrounding areas. • Improve connections to The Historic Village from surrounding areas.

Legend

Existing commercial zone Gate Pā Town Centre

Existing open space zones Regeneration area

Increased housing heights area Major entrances to Kopurererua Valley (indicative boundaries) New transport hub (indicative location) Existing schools Create a sense of arrival through well- Cameron Road Multimodal Project designed gateways

Pedestrian crossing focus areas Public transport improvement

Hospital Multimodal improvement

Potential pedestrian bridge Active mode improvement

46 Map – Gate Pā/Pukehinahina Cameron Road

Huria Marae

Cameron Road

Devonport Rd

Eleventh Ave Memorial Park

Cameron Road

Fifteenth Ave 4

Tauranga Boys Historic College Village 5

2 Devonport Rd

Seventeenth Ave Fraser St 3 Kopurererua Valley

Twentythird Ave ā 4 Fraser Cove Shopping Centre Tauranga Girls College

1 Fraser St

Gate Pā - Pukehinahina Reserve

Cameron Road

Fraser St

Map – Gate Pā/Pukehinahina 47 3.3 Tutara Wānanga Merivale

Key actions to achieve the outcomes for Merivale are described as follows. The implementation plan provides further detail in relation to the specific projects and initiatives proposed to deliver on these actions, including timing and potential delivery partners.

The next phase of work will build on information from Merivale’s Positive and Proud Research Project, developed by the Merivale Community Centre.

48 Theme Key actions

Housing • Allow provision for medium density (up to three storeys) within walkable distance of the Merivale neighbourhood centre. This will provide a greater choice of housing and employment opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, and an increase in provision of market housing, social housing and affordable housing and living options.

Movement • Localised street improvements to establish safe and accessible connections between residential areas, schools and the Merivale neighbourhood centre. • Investigate potential to extend the Waimapu walkway to Hairini and Greerton and improve connections to the Waimapu Estuary. • Improve accessibility and safety of walking, cycling and public transport along Fraser Street, including connections with Fraser Cove. • Enhance connections between Merivale and Gate Pā, including investigation of a walking/cycling bridge connecting with Cameron Road.

Open space • Identify opportunities for increasing the amount of open space in Merivale and improving the quality and accessibility of existing areas of open space. • Include consideration of additional public and private amenity open space requirements as part of the comprehensive planning process. • Facilitate provision of quality shared spaces in comprehensively designed, medium-density developments.

Community • Work with the community to further understand their aspirations for the area. • Support development of an improved community space that better meets the need of the Merivale community.

Culture • Incorporate Tauranga Moana Design Principles into design of community facilities and public spaces, and private developments where agreed. • Work with mana whenua and the community to investigate development of cultural spaces that acknowledge, reflect and educate on the area’s significance. Incorporate artworks that recognise culture, diversity and history.

49 The Te Papa planning process has specifically identified:

1 Merivale neighbourhood centre

• Improve design and amenity to create an attractive and safe environment. • Develop a gateway to Merivale along Fraser Street that signifies and enhances its identity as a neighbourhood centre. • Improve connections to the school and parks from the neighbourhood centre.

2 Residential regeneration

• Work with the Merivale community and agencies including Accessible Properties Limited and Kāinga Ora to provide housing, public spaces, facilities and services that best meet the needs of this community and future residents to support development of mixed communities and greater housing choice. • As part of the planning for regeneration, explore opportunities for increased height where higher densities can be supported by access to high frequency public transport and local amenities. • Identify options to improve neighbourhood connectivity between Merivale and Gate Pā.

3 Education and environment

• Provide safe access to schools. • Improve function, accessibility and utilisation of Merivale Action Centre. • Work with the education sector to enhance the protection of open space and vegetation and encourage community use of facilities where appropriate.

4 Green corridors

• Investigate the ability to ‘frame’ the Merivale community with a green corridor through connecting and better use of existing reserve land (including stormwater reserves, road reserves and conservation zoned land) and streets. • Provide ecology, biodiversity and active movement opportunities through existing and new green corridors. • Develop Merivale – Gate Pā green corridor connection.

Legend

Existing commercial zone Potential pedestrian bridge

Existing open space zones Regeneration area

Increased housing heights area Major entrances to Kopurererua Valley (indicative boundaries) New transport hub (indicative location) Existing industrial zone Public transport improvement Existing schools Multimodal improvement Cameron Road Multimodal Project Active mode improvement Pedestrian crossing focus areas

Hospital

50 Map – Merivale Kopurererua Valley Cameron Road

Twentythird Ave

Fraser Cove Fraser St Shopping Centre

Tauranga Girls College

Gate Pā - Pukehinahina Reserve 4

4 2

1 Cameron Road 3

Yatton Park 4

Chadwick Rd

Fraser St

Map – Merivale 51 3.4 Maarawaewae Greerton

Key actions to achieve the outcomes for Greerton are described as follows. The implementation plan provides further detail in relation to the specific projects proposed to deliver on these actions, including timing and potential delivery partners.

Greerton is a well-established key centre along Cameron Road with its own unique village vibe within the Greerton town centre. This needs to be retained and enhanced as part of any further development undertaken in the area. Further work undertaken in the Greerton area will seek to enhance the area through improvements to streets, open space and community facilities to ensure this supports development over time.

52 Theme Key actions

Housing • Allow provision for medium density (up to six storeys) around Greerton town centre, gradually reducing to four storeys and then suburban residential living (similar to current housing in this area).

Movement • Develop Cameron Road into a multimodal transport corridor with frequent rapid transit bus stops, active modes and amenity improvements. • Investigate localised improvements to establish safe and accessible connections between residential areas, schools, the town centre and to Cameron Road. Ensure this considers access for all mobility needs throughout. • Provide for enhanced walking, cycling and public transport opportunities along Chadwick Road. • Create a new transport hub.

Environment • Identify a connected network of green corridors utilising parks, reserves, and streets. • Consider wider connections to Kopurererua Valley and Waimapu Estuary. • Provide ecology, biodiversity and active movement opportunities. • Investigate undergrounding of high voltage powerlines on Pooles Road in Greerton.

Open space • Facilitate provision of quality shared spaces in comprehensively designed, medium-density developments, and public spaces within the town centre. • Use public spaces to tell the story of the area and to reflect the local character. • Undertake a programme of quality, function and accessibility improvements to the open space network.

Community • Identify requirements for new or expanded community facilities. • Include outdoor spaces for recreation and community gardens in community facility provision. • Ensure existing facilities are fit for purpose for local community needs. • Engage with existing users, community, stakeholders and mana whenua on the future use of crown-owned lands (Tauranga Racecourse and Golf Course) to support community wellbeing and growth over the long term, recognising the value of existing green space within the city. Future uses shall include ongoing provision and diversification of open space, appropriate for the nature and scale of surrounding activities, and may also include opportunities for other uses such as community amenities, comprehensively developed housing, education and/or tourism.

Culture • Incorporate Tauranga Moana Design Principles into design of community facilities, and private developments where agreed. • Enhance recognition of cultural sites in the area and use the public realm to help tell the story of the history, diversity and cultural values of Greerton.

53 The Te Papa planning process has specifically identified:

1 Greerton Village

Retain and enhance Greerton’s village feel and identity, and improve pedestrian connectivity and safety within and around the area.

2 Community facilities and open space

Deliver projects to achieve reserve management plan actions that include mitigating drainage issues, improving accessibility and amenity, and installing a new playground.

3 Crown-owned lands

Engage with existing users, community, stakeholders and mana whenua on the future use of crown- owned lands (Tauranga Racecourse and Golf Course) to support community wellbeing and growth over the long term, recognising the value of existing green space within the city.

Legend

Existing commercial zone

Existing open space zones

Increased housing heights area (indicative boundaries)

Existing industrial zone

Existing schools

Cameron Road Multimodal Project

Pedestrian crossing focus areas

Hospital

Potential pedestrian bridge

Major entrances to Kopurererua Valley

New transport hub (indicative location)

Create a sense of arrival through well-designed gateways

Public transport improvement

Multimodal improvement

Active mode improvement

54 Map – Greerton Kopurererua Valley

Twentythird Ave

Tauranga Girls College

Gate PPāā - Pukehinahina Reserve

Cameron Road

2 Yatton Park 3 1

Tauranga Golf Club Chadwick Rd and Racecourse Fraser St Reserve

Cameron Road

Greerton Park

Waimapu Marae

Map – Greerton 55 4.

Te Mahere Whakahaere Implementation Plan

The spatial plan provides guidance on the recommended priority and timing of actions and projects. Ultimately, it will take strong partnerships with a range of organisations, mana whenua, key stakeholders and the community to deliver the most effective outcomes. The timing and order to deliver these projects will be considered as part of council’s long term planning process and in partnership with project delivery partners, including central government.

56 Mana whenua and community partnership

The planning and delivery of the spatial plan actions and associated projects will involve partnerships with mana whenua and the community, including local community organisations, businesses and landowners within Te Papa. Tauranga City Council considers it important to continue to work in collaboration with the community and mana whenua as partners in all significant council-led projects.

Role of Tauranga City Council and partner agencies

Council will play a key role in implementing the future vision for Te Papa, as outlined in this spatial plan. This role may take many forms from direct investment in public works to partnering or advocating for positive changes to encourage investment, such as with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, central government agencies and other stakeholders.

Through ongoing review and engagement, council will continue to prioritise initiatives to align with the outcomes outlined within this document and encourage investment within Te Papa. Key prioritisation criteria for initiatives will include:

• achieving the outcomes as outlined within this plan • strategic fit with the growth approach of this plan and council’s wider strategies, including sub- regional strategies like UFTI • the ability to attract and increase public and private investment • contribution to mana whenua outcomes sought within this plan • value for money, including synergies with council infrastructure renewals and upgrades.

Funding implications

The Long Term Plan (LTP) is council’s main budgetary tool for the current 10-year period. Some of the projects are already budgeted for in the LTP. Projects that need new funding will require advocacy to become new LTP initiatives. It is important to note that the availability of funding from council for proposed projects is not guaranteed. Funding and prioritisation will be determined as part of the LTP and Annual Plan process. The spatial plan can be used as a tool to assist in decision making on funding priorities. The LTP is currently being developed for the 2021-31 period and is subject to potential reprioritisation. Because of this, the funding opportunities for several projects identified in this plan will need to be carefully considered.

Projects may have a range of either committed or potential funders available. For example, Waka Kotahi is a key funding partner for many of the transport projects in accordance with the IBC.

The implementation plan captures all projects identified through the Te Papa Spatial Plan and IBC process undertaken in 2019/20. It includes projects where further planning work is required to determine how the project might be delivered (and projects may need to be added in the future to reflect the outcomes of the planning work), and projects that focus on the delivery of projects on the ground and where change will start to become evident.

Monitoring and review

The Te Papa Spatial Plan is intended to be a living document, responsive to changes. Similarly, flexibility is needed because some actions and projects require further work such as additional consultation, feasibility testing, detailed design and/or funding. Council will undertake reviews of the plan periodically and in line with LTP processes. To assist with this, relevant investment objectives and key performance matters (KPIs) have been prepared as part of the UFTI and Te Papa Indicative Business Case projects and will be used to monitor success of those projects and this plan. These are summarised in the implementation plan.

57 Next Steps – 2020 to 2024

As outlined in the table below in more detail, between 2020 and 2024, key focus areas/projects will be:

• implementing city plan changes to enable growth within Te Papa • ongoing discussions and planning with key government agencies and stakeholders in relation to housing regeneration within the peninsula, particularly around Gate Pā/Pukehinahina and Merivale • working with other agencies and partners to facilitate exemplar projects that demonstrate the design principles and their desired social and environmental outcomes • completion of the System Operating Framework (as part of the Tauranga System Plan) for Tauranga, assisting to inform the next series of transport planning for the city and Te Papa • planning for and delivery of key transport infrastructure to link with wider city (particularly Tauriko) through Cameron Road Multimodal Project Stage 1 (including implementation), city centre interventions and Cameron Road Multimodal Project Stage 2 (planning) • planning for city centre and Gate Pā/Pukehinahina and developing a roadmap for standard interventions, to support growth within these areas, including multimodal transport and social infrastructure investment • supporting open space and cultural planning and investment • continued transport demand management and public transport real-time infrastructure improvements.

Key to implementation plan

Key projects Includes commonly used name, type of project (e.g. study, design, business case, physical implementation) and short description.

Expected timing Timing is generally indicated in the following periods for project delivery:

• 2020-2021 – refers to the 2020/21 Annual Plan period • 2021-2024 – refers to the first three years of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan period • 2024-2027 – refers to the first three years of the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan period • Within the 10-year period of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan • Ongoing – relies on ongoing planning and implementation over the 30-year period or as otherwise specified.

Timeframes may be combined over multiple periods.

Involved agencies/parties Includes a list of agencies, project partners and other parties likely to be involved, noting that the list is not all-inclusive and other agencies and or key stakeholders may be involved. As outlined previously, engagement with community, mana whanau and key stakeholders will be a key component of many projects.

Commitment Commitment relates to current commitment to funding, and includes:

• Funded – funding allocated • Not funded – no funding allocated • Partially funded – partial funding allocated • Endorsed – endorsed within partner programmes, unfunded and subject to further studies.

58 59 Te Papa-wide transport projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Cameron Road Multimodal Project Stage 1 – design and implementation: 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Funded Complete planning and delivery of Cameron Road Multimodal Project Stage 1, BOPRC (Central government) including clearways/dedicated bus lanes, segregated cycleways and walking facilities, and other improvements.

Realtime infrastructure – implementation: Realtime infrastructure and information 2020-2021, 2021-2024 BOPRC, TCC, Waka Partially funded boards at key locations on the primary public transport network, in-bus Kotahi (BOPRC) information systems and ongoing improvements to real-time app infrastructure.

Local Te Papa streets study: Study to inform future standard interventions/ 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC Partially funded (TCC) future movement planning, in alignment with council’s Street Design Guide.

Safer Speed Programme – implementation: Safer speed programme in 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC Partially funded (TCC) accordance with the speed management guide throughout the Te Papa peninsula, prioritised on safety risk and around urban centres where the credibility of speed limits can be improved.

Wayfinding – study and implementation: Signs for pedestrians and cyclists to 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed key destinations, parking and stops, including physical and app-based maps. BOPRC, mana whenua

Transport hub/facility location investigations: Further investigate the location 2021-2024 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Not funded options to confirm the preferred locations and potential sites in those locations BOPRC for transport hubs/facilities in the Te Papa peninsula (city centre area, 15th Ave/Hospital area, Greerton area) that support the Transport Systems Plan Operating Framework and Tauranga Northern Link/15th Avenue connection.

Travel demand management – ongoing implementation: Including travel Commencing 2020 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Partially funded (TCC) planning and education/promotional packages as part of overall programme Ongoing BOPRC (opex cost) - education, physical infrastructure, policy.

Parking policy and strategy – development and implementation: Progress Commencing 2020 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Partially funded (TCC) parking policy reviews (including parking pricing) and strategy, to support Ongoing BOPRC urban form and central government direction.

60 Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

City centre active modes and public transport upgrades – studies and Commencing 2020 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed implementation: Footpath widening and improvements, including crossing Ongoing BOPRC, mana whenua improvements, other improvements associated with safety and amenity, signage, and related amenity improvements; general cycling improvements to enhance safety and connectivity, including investment to encourage mode share.

Greerton, Gate Pā, Hospital and City centre periphery – active modes Commencing 2021 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed and public transport upgrades, including public realm – studies and Ongoing BOPRC, mana whenua implementation: Footpath widening and improvements, including crossing improvements, other improvements associated with safety and amenity, signage, and related amenity improvements; general cycling improvements to enhance safety and connectivity, including investment to encourage mode share. Include in regeneration plans where relevant.

City centre transport hub – business case and implementation: Multimodal 2021-2024, 2024-2027 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed facility that connects the city and wider sub-region. BOPRC

Active mode north south off-road route – detailed business case: Off-road link 2021-2024, 2024-2027 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed for active transport, commuter and recreational use. BOPRC

Te Papa peninsula long term public transport detailed business case: services Late 2021-2024, TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed for ongoing period and longer term public transport route protection, including early 2024-2027 BOPRC Cameron Road - long term Te Papa public transport service planning; further investigation of opex requirements to support medium- and long-term operations; verifying need for mass transit and/or route protection beyond 2035 (potential capex costs to be determined)

Hospital area transport hub business case and implementation: Multimodal Late 2021-2024, TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed facility that connects to the wider city. Include in Gate Pā regeneration plan. 2024-2027 BOPRC

Greerton area transport hub business case and implementation: Multimodal Late 2021-2024, TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed facility that connects to the wider city. 2024-2027 BOPRC

61 Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Cameron Road Multimodal Project Stage 2 – design and implementation: Within the 10-year TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed Complete planning and delivery of Cameron Road Multimodal Project Stage 2, period BOPRC including clearways/dedicated bus lanes, segregated cycleways and walking facilities, and other improvements.

Turret Road and 15th Ave – design and implementation: Improvements to Within the 10-year TCC, Waka Kotahi, Not funded support safety, better multimodal access and travel choices, and Te Papa period BOPRC placemaking.

10th Ave western avenues walking and cycling bridge single stage business case 2024-2027 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed BOPRC

Gate Pā to Merivale walking and cycling bridge single stage business case 2024-2027 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed BOPRC Include in regeneration planning process.

Neighbourhoods active modes and public transport upgrades – studies Commencing 2024 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed and implementation: As per city centre active modes and public transport Ongoing BOPRC upgrades above.

The timing of transport projects in this spatial plan aligns with the timing identified in the Te Papa IBC, developed with programme partners. Some of these projects are already underway or about to commence. It is recognised that this is an ambitious programme of planning and delivery and that further work on prioritisation will occur. In the case of transport projects, endorsement identified above has been received from all programme partners being TCC, Waka Kotahi and BOPRC.

62 Te Papa-wide cultural projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Māri Kai initiatives: working with mana whenua to identify potential sites for 2021-2024, 2024-2027 TCC, mana whenua Not funded māri kai as part of future open space and cultural projects.

Place naming strategy: Work with mana whenua towards a strategy of place 2021-2024, 2024-2027 TCC, mana whenua Partially funded; and street (re)naming, having regard to TCC policy. In particular, consider Endorsed opportunity for:

• Bilingual names, e.g. for the Avenues • Renaming of locations subject to redevelopment, e.g. laneways

Education and reinvigoration of Ahi Ka strategy: A strategy for cultural Commencing 2020 TCC, mana whenua Not funded awareness and education, including: Ongoing

• Information and wayfinding signage and artwork • Resourcing to educate the wider community in regards to ingoa Māori/ā hapū/ā iwi to avoid miseducation, misappropriation and mispronunciation • Resourcing to educate the wider community in regards to kaitiaki initiatives to avoid miseducation, miscommunication • Restore mana of areas such as parks, reserves, walkways with signage and information (including education) • Cultural sites are identified by mana whenua and co-developed to reinvigorate lifeforce, e.g. maara kai, well/spring access, tuahu, whare tāpere, whare waka, whare hangarau, whare toi, whare wānanga e.g. Tutara Wānanga • Recognise the connected relationship and stories of areas of cultural significance to Māori and European settlers

63 Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Restorative projects - strategy: Preparation of a strategy to support Commencing 2020 TCC, mana whenua, Not funded environmental restoration across the peninsula, including: Ongoing BOPRC

• Native planting palettes, in collaboration with mana whenua • Environmental monitoring • Prioritising restoration projects such as the Green Necklace initiative, to balance ongoing growth

Te Ranga landscape plan – design and implementation: Develop a landscape 2021-2024 TCC, mana whenua Not funded plan for Te Ranga in collaboration with mana whenua.

Community cultural centre – study: Investigate the possibility of developing a 2024-2027 TCC, community Not funded multi-cultural centre (and potential for other uses), working in partnership with groups local community groups, and include consideration of existing facilities and location options.

Virtual/digital cultural information hub – study: Investigate the development of 2024-2027 TCC, mana whenua Not funded a digital cultural information hub including consideration of physical location options (e.g. as part of other community amenities).

64 Te Papa-wide open space and community facility projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Community facility provision – ongoing implementation: Implement the TCC Commencing 2021 TCC Partially funded (TCC) Community Facilities Needs Assessment to ensure appropriate provision of Ongoing community centres, libraries, indoor court space and aquatic facilities for the Te Papa peninsula, and surrounding areas.

Greenways study: Undertake a study to inform future standard interventions/ 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC Not funded future movement planning and cultural and place making outcomes, to inform establishment of greenways around the city centre and other centres.

Open space and amenity improvements – studies, design and implementation: Commencing 2021 TCC Partially funded (TCC) Implement an ongoing programme of improvements to open space to increase Ongoing safety, amenity and accessibility. Include opportunities for development of reserve areas that provide physical and visual access to the water.

Kopurererua Valley improvements: Continue to implement the reserve Ongoing TCC, mana whenua, Funded (TCC) management plan for Kopurererua Valley to further enhance the heritage and Rotary Centennial Trust cultural values, natural values and recreational valleys of this reserve to the city.

Te Papa open space needs assessment and acquisition study: Undertake 2021-2024 TCC Not funded a study to determine potential future open space acquisition requirements including potential options and locations, with an initial focus on the open space requirements in the Merivale and Gate Pā/Pukehinahina regeneration plans.

Historic Village strategy review: Review the current strategy to recognise the Underway 2020-2021 TCC Funded (TCC) current and future role of the Historic Village to the local Gate Pā/Pukehinahina centre and hospital precinct, and the wider Tauranga community.

65 Te Papa-wide Tauranga City Plan projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Tauranga City Plan changes to support city intensification – implementation 2020-21 TCC Funded (TCC)

Monitoring framework for the key performance indicators and measures – 2020-21 TCC, BOPRC, Funded (TCC) study: to inform overall Te Papa Spatial Plan and Indicative Business Case Waka Kotahi delivery performance.

Regeneration of Gate Pā/Pukehinahina and Merivale residential areas – 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC, Accessible Partially funded (TCC) planning: in partnership with key stakeholders. Properties Ltd, Kāinga Ora, Waka Kotahi, Regional Council, mana whenua

Heritage review study: Undertake a heritage review within Te Papa to inform 2021-2024 TCC Partially funded (TCC) the city plan heritage chapter review.

Commercial hierarchy review: Undertake a study to consider the role and 2021-2024 TCC Partially funded (TCC) hierarchy of centres within Te Papa, building on the outcomes of this plan.

City plan review (Te Papa area): Continue to review city plan provisions to 2021-2024, 2024-2027 TCC Funded (TCC) enable greater housing choice within existing residential areas.

66 Te Papa-wide infrastructure projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Te Papa stormwater, water and wastewater infrastructure capacity studies and 2021-2024, 2024-27 TCC, BOPRC Partially funded (TCC) implementation of subsequent infrastructure projects: to support proposed housing development in line with this spatial plan.

67 City centre-specific projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

City centre strategy review: Include comprehensive consideration of 2020-21 TCC, various Mix of partially funded existing and proposed projects, movement, civic facilities, public realm and (for review process stakeholders, mana (TCC) and unfunded commercial opportunities, to inform future project programme and long-term – implementation whenua projects planning. Projects include: determined through Strategy review to LTPs). • Transport hub development prioritise investment • University of Waikato and Toi Ohomai campus expansion and student approach accommodation development • Streetscape and public realm improvements • Waterfront redevelopment • Green necklace (7km walking and cycling route) implementation • Cultural precinct and project development, including the Wharewaka • Community facility rationalisation (Cliff Road and Elizabeth Street) and development of a multi-purpose community centre hub • Civic amenities and civic spaces enhancements • City centre recreation and leisure hub development • Central library redevelopment • Integrated community hub for homelessness support and prevention development • Museum development • Multi-purpose stadium development

Note: several projects are subject to feasibility studies demonstrating need and consideration of options for responding to this need, including location.

Memorial Park walkway: refer to active mode north south off-road route 2021-2024, 2024-2027 TCC, Waka Kotahi, Endorsed detailed business case above BOPRC

Monmouth Redoubt Reserve conservation plan – implementation 2021-2024 TCC, mana whenua Funded (TCC)

Elizabeth Street and Wharf Street upgrades: Deliver these projects to improve Underway, 2020-2021 TCC, local businesses Funded (TCC) safety, amenity and vibrancy of the city centre.

68 Gate Pā/Pukehinahina, Merivale and Greerton-specific projects

Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Gate Pā/Pukehinahina regeneration – planning: Commence the process to 2020-2021 and TCC, Accessible Partially funded (TCC) develop and implement a regeneration plan. Work with the community and 2021-2024 for planning, Properties Ltd, Kāinga partners to plan for improving housing, the Gate Pā town centre, movement, implementation to Ora, Waka Kotahi, open space, community facilities and 3-waters infrastructure. Apply Gate Pā/ follow Regional Council, Pukehinahina key centre plan guidance (Part C) to this process. mana whenua

Anzac Park and Scout Reserve redevelopment – design and implementation: 2020-2021, 2021-2024 TCC Partially funded (TCC) Through the regeneration planning for Gate Pā/Pukehinahina develop these parks to enhance safety and accessibility of all users, and to meet the needs of the local community.

Pukehinahina cultural centre – study: Undertake a feasibility study to determine 2021-2024 Mana whenua, TCC Not funded the need and options for the development of a Pukehinahina cultural centre.

Gate Pā community centre – study: Investigate the possibility of developing 2021-2024 TCC, Accessible Not funded a Gate Pā/Pukehinahina community hub, working in partnership with the Properties Ltd, Kāinga local community, and include consideration of existing facilities and location Ora, mana whenua options. This project has also been identified in the Gate Pā Wellbeing Plan.

Merivale regeneration – planning: Commence the process to develop 2021-2024 for planning, TCC, Accessible Endorsed a regeneration plan. Work with the community and partners to plan for implementation to Properties Ltd, Kāinga improving housing, the Merivale neighbourhood centre, movement, open follow Ora, Waka Kotahi, space, community facilities and three waters infrastructure. Apply Merivale Regional Council, key centre plan guidance (Part C) to this process. mana whenua

Merivale Community Centre redevelopment – design and implementation: 2020-2021, 2021-2024 Merivale Community Partially funded (TCC) Development of a new expanded community centre to increase capacity to Centre, TCC deliver programmes and services to the Merivale community.

Merivale green corridor: Identify opportunities for development of a 2024-2027 TCC Not funded connected green network into and around Merivale primarily utilising existing reserves (parks, stormwater, road, esplanade) to achieve this. Align with the regeneration plan process and outcomes.

69 Involved Key projects Expected timing Commitment agencies/parties

Merivale open space and amenity improvements – design and implementation: 2024-2027 TCC Not funded Implement a programme of improvements to open space and streetscapes to increase safety, amenity and accessibility. Include opportunities for development of reserve areas that provide physical and visual access to the water. Align with the regeneration plan process and outcomes.

Greerton future opportunities – study: Engage with existing users, community, Commencing 2021 Central government, Not funded stakeholders and mana whenua on the future use (20+ years) of crown- Ongoing TCC, Tauranga Racing, owned lands (Tauranga Racecourse and Golf Course) to support community Tauranga Golf Club, wellbeing and growth over the long term, recognising the value of existing other existing users, green space within the city. Future uses shall include ongoing provision mana whenua and diversification of open space, appropriate for the nature and scale of surrounding activities, and may also include opportunities for other uses such as community amenities, comprehensively-developed housing, education and/or tourism.

Greerton Park improvements – design and implementation: Deliver projects 2024-2027 TCC Funded (TCC) to achieve reserve management plan actions that include mitigating drainage issues, improving accessibility and amenity, and installing a new playground.

70 Investment objectives and key performance indicators

The following investment objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) have been developed through the Te Papa Indicative Business Case process.

Te Papa Te Papa investment Te Papa KPIs benefits objectives

More liveable • Built environment reflects the • Community cohesion - social neighbourhoods culture, heritage and identity of connectedness (Vital Update – with stronger Te Papa Tauranga) culture and identity • Improved quality of public life • Inclusive access – network and use of public realm condition – cycling and walking (streetscape evaluation) • Healthy and safe people – physical health benefits from active modes

Improved • Improved quality of public life • CO2 emissions environmental and use of public realm • Ambient air and water quality quality • Environmental quality • Biodiversity contribution

Housing that meets • Better housing access and • Housing density current and future choice • Cost of access to key needs destinations – all modes • Expenditure – GDP impact of housing shortage • Housing (choice and affordability)

Strengthened • Better housing access and • Employment numbers economic growth choice • Economic prosperity punctuality and employment • Strengthened productivity – public transport (travel time delay (avoided) through intensification) • Jobs and earnings (productivity uplift)

Better access • Strengthened productivity • People – mode share to social and • Access and mode shift • Deaths and serious injuries economic improvement • Access – perception opportunities • Spatial coverage – cycle lanes • Spatial coverage – public transport – employees

Supporting documents

• Te Papa Integrated Land Use Transport Indicative Business Case • Community engagement summaries • Detailed implementation schedule

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