Our Vision
Why
The western Bay of Plenty sub-region is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. The sub-region has grown significantly over the past 60 years and has experienced a sustained period of growth due to its sought-after lifestyle and economic opportunities. In 1945, the western Bay of Plenty had a population of just 18,700 people – today the population for the sub-region is over 200,000.
Who
The SmartGrowth partnership is made up of Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, tāngata whenua and central government. SmartGrowth engages with groups, businesses, and organisations to help us build a framework for future planning and growth. We’ve partnered together to achieve better shared outcomes for our sub-region.
Where
SmartGrowth covers the western Bay sub-region. The area that lies within the administrative boundaries of Tauranga City and the Western Bay of Plenty District.
The SmartGrowth Strategy 2024
The SmartGrowth Strategy is our plan to manage growth. It considers how housing, land, infrastructure, transport, community development, tāngata whenua aspirations, and the natural environment need to be looked at together to achieve effective long-term growth.
The SmartGrowth Strategy will make sure that as our sub-region continues to grow, we’re ready to manage it. Being proactive with our planning means we will reduce the impact on how we get around, shape the options for where we can live, how we connect with our community, and ensure we can protect and enhance our natural and cultural landscape. We want to build strong and resilient communities that are well connected.
The SmartGrowth Strategy 2024 - 2074 is now available. You can read the whole document or take a look at the Executive Summary, which offers a brief overview of the strategy.
You can also read our Implementation & Funding Plan which sets out the key actions required to give effect to the Strategy over the next 3 years.
