Miro Street has grown quickly with lots of new housing, but the street layout hasn’t kept up. Limited off-street parking means space is tight, and residents have raised concerns about vehicles parking on grass berms, affecting pedestrian safety and accessibility.
To address this, the Council is proposing a practical, cost-effective solution that improves safety, provides more parking, and makes it easier for everyone to get around— all by making better use of the existing road space.
The proposal would make Miro Street one-way between Matai Street and Hinau Street, creating space for more parking. Additional parking is also planned for Matai Street, between Miro Street and Maunganui Road, while keeping two-way traffic. These changes could create 22 new parking spaces.
The Council is also seeking feedback on potential wider improvements, including making part of Tawa Street and a further part of Miro Street one-way. These additional changes could create up to 33 more spaces, bringing the total to 55 new parking spaces in the area.
“We’ve heard clearly from residents that parking and safety are ongoing concerns in the area,” says Deputy Mayor and Mauao/Mount Maunganui Ward Councillor Jen Scoular.
“This proposal comes from residents who are impacted by these issues every day. Tauranga City Council believes this offers a practical solution – it adds parking, improves safety and access, and makes the neighbourhood more liveable, without needing major construction. We encourage everyone who lives in, works in, has invested in, or visits the area to have their say.”
Community feedback is open until Friday, 28 November 2025, with two engagement sessions planned at Mount Harbour Chapel, on the corner of Tawa and Puriri Streets:
- Wednesday 12 November, 10am–11.30am
- Friday 14 November, 7pm–8.30pm
If feedback supports the proposal in some form, final designs will be confirmed in February 2026, with construction expected to begin in March 2026.
For more information, to register for the engagement sessions, and to share your views, visit: letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/miro-street