SmartGrowth Strategy 2023

SmartGrowth Strategy 2023

Public Notification – public consultation period

SmartGrowth is a collaboration between Bay of Plenty Regional, Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils, tāngata whenua and central government that sets the strategic vision and direction for the growth and development of the sub-region.

We provide a framework to manage growth in an integrated and collaborative way and address complex planning issues, especially matters that cross over council boundaries.

Together we’re committed to the idea that we can’t go on as we have been, we need to do things differently so that as we continue to grow, we’re ready to manage it.

The SmartGrowth Strategy considers how housing, infrastructure, transport, community development, tāngata whenua values and aspirations, and the environment need to be looked at together to achieve effective long term growth..

The Strategy considers some of the key challenges that we face and plans for them. For example, we know that having choice when it comes to housing and transport is important for the community, so we are making plans with this in mind.

It’s about shaping what we want our city towns and rural centres, to look and feel like – connecting people with, and protecting, the places they live, work, learn, and play.

Feedback:

The Smartgrowth Strategy is available for you to read. You can provide feedback on the draft strategy, specifically any of its chapters or the strategy in its entirety, via the option that suits you.

Online wānanga ipurangi - www.smartgrowthbop.org.nz/smartgrowth-strategy-2023

Hard copy pepa mārō – printed feedback forms are available at all council library and service centres – Bay of Plenty Regional, Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty District councils

Face to face kanohi ki te kanohi – you can speak to your feedback with the political panel

• Date: 4-6 December
• Email haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz to register your interest

Timeframes:

Feedback closes 5pm Friday 20 October 2023.

If you have any queries, please contact haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz

Andrew Turner – SmartGrowth Independent Chair