In developing the final strategy, we heard from a wide range of submitters - tangata whenua, business owners, environmental groups, the social sector whānau, housing providers and everyone in between.
Our decision document outlines the specific changes we have made to each chapter based on your feedback.
There is also a large amount of background information that has informed the SmartGrowth Strategy. You can can find out more and read the background papers here.
Consultation on the SmartGrowth Strategy concluded on 20 October 2023. The hearings, took place on 4 and 5 December and the hearing panel deliberations were conducted on 29 February, 1 March, 19 March (reconvened) and 13 May (additional) 2024.
Submissions
You can view the submissions below -
Submission Pack - click here
Submission #52 Further Information - Tauranga Crossing Ltd - Gregory Akehurst
Submission #68 Tabled Item - Tumu Kaituna 14 Trust
Submission #83 Further Information - Bell Road Ltd Partnership - Aaron Collier
Submission #83 Further Information - Bell Road Ltd Partnership - Benjamin O'Loughlin
Submission #83 Further Information - Bell Road Ltd Partnership - Nathan York
Submission #83 Further Information - Bell Road Ltd Partnership - Peter Moodie
Submission #91 Further Information - Sustainable BOP
Submission #72 Further Information - Nga Potiki a Tamapahore Trust - Tara Road Masterplan
Late Submission #94 - Katikati Community Board
Hearings
The hearings, took place on 4 and 5 December 2023.
Hearings schedule - click here
Hearings livestream 4 December 2023 - click here
Hearings livestream 5 December 2023 - click here
Day One Submissions- 4 December 2023; Tabled Evidence
Tabled Evidence - Submission #69 & 53
Tabled Evidence - Submission #67 & 68
Tabled Evidence - Submission #67 & 68 Presentation
Tabled Evidence - Submission #72
Tabled Evidence - Submission #88
Tabled Evidence – Late – Submission #92
Hearings Day Two Submissions- 5 December 2023; Tabled Evidence
Tabled Evidence - Submission #79
Hearing Panel Deliberations
The hearing panel deliberations were conducted on 29 February, 1 March, 19 March (reconvened) and 13 May (additional) 2024.
Hearing Panel Deliberations 29 February and 1 March 2024
Hearing Panel Deliberations Agenda
Hearing Panel Supplementary Report
Additional tabled item - Housing IOP
Hearing Panel Deliberations (Reconvened) 19 March 2024
Hearing Panel Deliberations Supplementary Report
Hearing Panel Deliberations (Additional Meeting) - 13 May 2024
Agenda and livestream will be available here prior to the meeting.
Hearing Panel Deliberations Agenda (additional meeting)
Livestream will be available here
Other
An informal workshop was conducted on 7 and 8 February 2024 with the deliberations panel - click here for workshop notes.
Site visits with the deliberations panel took place on Tuesday 20 February 2024 to help inform deliberations - click here for more.
Issues and Options Papers
Issues and Options papers were presented at the deliberations which identified the key issues, answered questions from the panel and assisted in formulating recommendations and reasons.
These Issues and Options papers can be viewed here or below -
Areas of be Protected and Developed Carefully
