Latest news for Te Papa

Te Papa ward includes Te Papa Peninsula, Sulphur Point, the city centre, Fraser Cove, Gate Pā, Tauranga South, Merivale, Yatton Park and Greerton.

17 April 2025

Tauranga to commemorate Anzac Day with city-wide services and the final dawn service at Tauranga RSA

Tauranga will be commemorating Anzac Day on Friday, 25 April 2025, with a series of events across the city to honour the bravery and sacrifice of New Zealand’s servicemen and women.

16 April 2025

5000 daffodil bulbs planted in preparation for a Memory Meadow at Yatton Park

Tauranga City Council has planted 5000 bulbs at Tutarawānanga - Yatton Park. This marks the establishment of a Memory Meadow which will be in full bloom in time for Daffodil Day at the end of August.

11 April 2025

Summit to address the home truths of homelessness in Aotearoa

Sleeping bags and tents have become an increasingly common sight in centres across Aotearoa New Zealand, often underpinned by the high cost of living, housing shortages, rising rents and accelerating unemployment.

10 April 2025

These April school holidays are packed with family-friendly events across Tauranga

From Easter-themed adventures and live sporting events to free whānau-friendly fun in the city centre, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

7 April 2025

Students get sneak peek of new community centre taking shape

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the ongoing construction of the new Merivale Community Centre.

7 April 2025

Voting opens in Te Awanui Ward by-election

Voting opens today, Monday 7 April, in the Te Awanui Ward by-election which will determine who will represent the Māori ward at the Tauranga council table.

3 April 2025

Blessing marks momentous milestone

Excitement is building in Tauranga city centre as 90 Devonport was blessed yesterday morning with karakia led by mana whenua Ngai Tamarawaho, Ngai Tukairangi, and Ngati Tapu hapū.

2 April 2025

Tauranga Libraries and Baycourt adopts Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative

Tauranga City Council is proud to announce that our five Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries and Baycourt Community & Arts Centre have adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative.

1 April 2025

Major transport projects hitting the mark

On time, on budget and being delivered safely. That was the message to Council’s City Future Committee yesterday on the progress of some of the top five major transport projects either underway or in the planning stages.

28 March 2025

Consultation opens on Tauranga’s annual budget and future water services

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and Councillors are looking forward to getting out and about over the next month to talk to the community about the draft Annual Plan 2025/26 and Local Water Done Well.

28 March 2025

New Sensory Space Coming to Tauranga City Centre

A new sensory space is coming to our city centre in 2026 as part of the new Library and Community Hub currently under construction at Te Manawataki o Te Papa on Willow Street.

20 March 2025

Tauranga City Centre Transformation

It's been a busy few years in the city centre, with some big projects completed and others underway, as we embrace and improve our connection to Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour.

Who's representing Te Papa?

Rod Taylor

Rod Taylor

Te Papa Ward Councillor
027 236 9236
rod.taylor@tauranga.govt.nz

Mahe Drysdale

Mahé Drysdale

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

Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, 3143, New Zealand  |  Terms of use  |  Privacy statement

Back To Top