Latest news for Pāpāmoa

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

25 September 2025

Rolling into road resurfacing season

As we head into the warmer months, Tauranga City Council is rolling-out its annual road resurfacing programme.

23 September 2025

See behind the hoardings at Te Manawataki o Te Papa

Curious minds will have the chance to step inside Tauranga city centre’s future civic precinct during STEMFest. Te Manawataki o Te Papa is opening for a one-day activation from 11.00am to 3.00pm on Sunday, 28 September.

22 September 2025

Tauranga city centre lights up blue to celebrate sign language

Tauranga city centre will join cities and towns across the globe on Tuesday, 23 September, lighting up landmarks in blue to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages.

19 September 2025

20-minute city centre parking grace period approved

Tauranga City's Mayor and Councillors have approved a 20-minute grace period for all council-operated parking in the city centre and city centre fringe paid zones.

18 September 2025

Young at Heart Festival returns to celebrate seniors and sustainability

Tauranga City Council is partnering with Envirohub Bay of Plenty to bring this year’s Young at Heart Festival to life.

17 September 2025

Council confirms new direction for Memorial Park Aquatic Centre

Tauranga City Council has confirmed its intention to progress with a redesigned Memorial Park Aquatic Centre to be built on the site of the existing Memorial Pool.

16 September 2025

Night closures to support Pāpāmoa East Interchange bridge construction

In the next phase of construction for the Pāpāmoa East Interchange, work is focused on building the bridge itself.

16 September 2025

Howzat for school holiday fun!

For the first time, the BLACKCAPS take on Australia right here at Bay Oval for a three-series T20I spectacle.

15 September 2025

Tauranga to host 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals

Tauranga will once again play host to New Zealand’s premier gymnastics event when the 2026 Xtreme Productive Gymnastics Nationals return to Mercury Baypark in the first week of the September school holidays next year.

12 September 2025

Dog reunited with owner after months apart, thanks to Animal Services

Tauranga City Council’s Animal Services team is celebrating several successful dog-owner reunions, all made possible through microchipping, with one story especially touching.

8 September 2025

Give Back Games: AIMS athletes make a difference in Tauranga

“I feel proud,” said Eli, a Year 8 student from Parua Bay School, Whangarei, attending his first-ever Zespri AIMS Games playing Rip Rugby.

8 September 2025

Tauranga celebrates Advanced Welcoming Community status during Welcoming Week

No matter what language you speak, or where you were born – we are glad you are here!

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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