Latest news for Pāpāmoa

The Pāpāmoa ward includes Pāpāmoa, Golden Sands, Wairakei and Te Tumu. It is one of Tauranga’s fastest growing areas.

30 March 2026

A dawn blessing for the Pāpāmoa East Interchange

A ceremony to celebrate the imminent opening of the new Pāpāmoa East Interchange was held today, marking the completion of this major milestone for the local community and wider Pāpāmoa. area.

28 March 2026

Weather event update - Saturday 28 March 2026

Following the lifting of all weather restrictions on 27 March, Tauranga City Council's Emergency Operations Centre remains active and continues to monitor the situation closely.

27 March 2026

Flooding continues to affect roads across Tauranga

Council is aware of slips around the Wairoa Bridge, and a geotechnical assessment is currently taking place. The bridge remains open to vehicles; however, the cycle lane is closed.

26 March 2026

Heavy rain falls across Tauranga City

The rain has started to get heavier in Tauranga with the orange heavy rain warning still in place until 1am Saturday morning.

26 March 2026

Third tranche of documents released on Mauao Landslide website

Tauranga City Council has today published a third tranche of documents on its dedicated Mauao Landslide website in response to requests received under the Local Government Information Act (LGOIMA).

26 March 2026

Adams Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicles as precaution under a heavy rain watch from 5pm

This is a precautionary approach following geotechnical advice about the current risks on Mauao from anticipated rainfall.

26 March 2026

Tauranga City Council activates Emergency Operations Centre

Tauranga City Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre ahead of heavy rain forecast over the next 36 hours.

25 March 2026

Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open before Easter

Tauranga City Council is pleased to confirm the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is planned to open to traffic before this coming Easter weekend.

20 March 2026

FISHER concert delivers $2.5M boost for Tauranga

The results are in and it’s official – FISHER, the inaugural concert at Bay Oval, delivered a standout economic boost for Tauranga.

19 March 2026

Second tranche of documents released on Mauao Landslide website

Following the initial release of information last week on Tauranga City Council’s Mauao Landslide website, a second tranche of documents has been published today.

17 March 2026

Councils look ahead to key Local Water Done Well decisions

Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council are moving into a critical phase of decision making on how local water services will be delivered in the future.

13 March 2026

Waiata meets big band jazz at this year’s National Jazz Festival

Waiata powered by the sound of a full big band, will take centre stage at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre as TNT! Capital City Big Band presents an explosive fusion of Te Reo Māori and big band jazz.

Who's representing Pāpāmoa?

Steve Morris

Steve Morris

Pāpāmoa Ward Councillor
021 090 01817
steve.morris@tauranga.govt.nz

Mahe Drysdale

Mahé Drysdale

Mayor of Tauranga
07 577 7000
mayor@tauranga.govt.nz

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