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HELLO.We’ve been waiting for you.
We’re so glad you’re here.
We’ll show you the places to go,
the things you don’t know
and all that’s on show.
If you need a barber, dry cleaner,
or some lunch on the run,
a dentist, great coffee or
maybe just some fun…
You’ll find it all here and so very near.
Take a look, take a read.
This little booklet has been made just for you.
With recommendations, invitations
and special offers too,
we’re sure that you’ll find there’s plenty here for you.
WELCOME.
WHAT’S THIS CITY CENTRE ALL ABOUT?Well, we’re the fifth largest city in the country and enjoying fast-paced growth. More businesses and people are coming here (just like you). That means there’s more to do and more to see.
Our stunning iconic waterfront location makes this a beautiful place to come to work each day.
Outside of your work hours enjoy our huge selection of cafes, bars and restaurants across the city centre. Check out the Wharf St Dining Precinct and The Strand for some of our iconic eateries.
There’s great shopping too. As the civic, cultural and commercial heart of the region you can find anything from a pair of socks to a council permit.
Soak up some art and culture in our galleries and open spaces.
Bike to work or take the bus. It’s easy to get around in our city centre.
Not sure where to find something? Just ask. We’re a friendly bunch and want you to feel welcome in the city centre.
TURN THE PAGE. We’ve asked some of our city centre colleagues to recommend to you some great places to go and things you might not know to make the most of our city centre.
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QUICK TIPIf you’re driving in the city centre there’s a ten minute parking grace period on the parking meters…and there’s free parking after three!
“I love that I can order a roast pork or chicken from Classic Cut Butchers on Devonport Road in the morning and they roast it for me at no extra charge so I can pick it up piping hot before I
go home at the end of the day.” Fiona Corkery
Mainstreet Tauranga
“If you are a reader, there is no better bookshop on the planet than Books-
A-Plenty on Grey Street. All avid readers themselves, they can help
you select just the right book for your reading tastes and help introduce you to diverse literary worlds you will not
have imagined.” Annie Hill
Priority One
“My tip – a tranquil retreat is the tropical flower house and rose
garden at Cliff Road.” Cr. Catherine Stewart
“If you’re looking for a local barber in the city (and really close to Durham
Street) try Carve Barbershop on Grey Street. As they say ‘it’s not just
a haircut’.” Steven Vincent
Basestation
“I love Bravo in Red Square as it’s a great place to meet people, enjoy a
coffee and discuss matters with them.” Cr Bev Edlin
“On a sunny day, what better place to have lunch and soak up the crowd atmosphere whilst either socialising
or talking business, than at one of the many great venues on The Strand.”
Scott McKenzie Property Managers Group
For many years my ‘go to place’ for my swimwear, lingerie or hoisery has been Langton’s Lingerie &
Swimwear in Grey Street. Delys Williams has owned it for over
eight years, and has a very unique understanding of her products, as do her team. They’re open seven days
and have a loyalty programme.” Nancy Hogg
Bravo Café, Restaurant & Bar
“The great thing about Downtown Tauranga is that we have an awesome
little community. People like Apple from Green Apple on Spring Street
with her wonderful selection of summer gear, the boys from Bivouac on Willow Street who always have an idea for my next camping trip, Shane and the team at House of Travel on
Willow Street who never miss a beat. We all know each other’s name, wave
across the road and stop for achat – like great friends from
the neighbourhood.” Susanne Irwin
Robert Harris Coffee Roasters
“If you live in the Mount or Papamoa and own a bike, I’d suggest parking your car around Owens Place and
enjoying a short undulating bike ride through Matapihi and across the
railway bridge to work. I love using this cycleway. Exercise, great views,
fresh air and free easy parking ... perfect!”
Cr. Leanne Brown
“My best tip for a lunchtime getaway on a hot sunny day is to grab a cool smoothie from Pluto on Devonport
Road and go dip your toes in the water underneath the railway bridge at the end of Elizabeth Street. It’s a
refreshingly peaceful spot, regardless of the odd passing train.”
Cr. Matt Cowley
“It’s great starting my day with coffee from Me & You on First Avenue,
always friendly service, which is what you need when it’s hard to get going first thing. Great fresh and inspiring food for lunch as well, I love them!”
Mark O’Donnell Sharp Tudhope Lawyers
“We love Dry Dock Café on Wharf Street! It’s one of our favourites for
their great coffee, tasty food and friendly service from Sandra and
her team.” Aimee Driscoll
Tauranga City Council
“My go-to exercise during the week is at the midday boot-camp classes by No Compromise Fitness at 45 Cliff Road on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Steve caters for all fitness
levels. The sessions are friendly and not too scary for newbies.”
Marcel Currin Tauranga City Council
“There is nothing better after a busy week than to enjoy Friday lunch on
The Strand. My hot favourite is to sit outside at Macau on The Strand and enjoy their beautiful food and
service while enjoying the stunning waterfront.”
Belinda Francis Mediaworks Radio
“After a day at work a great place to go and unwind is The Phoenix on The Strand. Mark and his team do an extremely good job and a little
bonus is Thursday nights from 5pm, where they have $6 pints of Monteiths
tap beer. A great setting and great staff make this one of my favourite
places, and if you want more than one pint, but are concerned about drink/driving, don’t forget the Hopper bus service runs regularly and is just 30 seconds walk from The Phoenix.”
Andrew Love NZME
“If you need to get some dry cleaning done you can simply pop into Bond
& Co on Devonport Road and Jason and the team will sort it for you. It’s a great service. Love their
men’s clothing range too – absolutely stunning.”
Sally Cooke Tuskany Mainstreet
“I really enjoy grabbing lunch from Sammies on Devonport Road, with
a wide range of fresh sandwiches available on the spot, they also do toasties to order and have a great range of fresh pastries perfect for something on the go. Their Mac n Cheese is a nice treat to have on a
cold winter’s day.” Adam Watson
Tuskany Agency
“I love cycling in this city! I ride to and from work from Bethlehem and enjoy cruising along the waterfront and over the rail bridge. People are respectful of cyclists in this city, the weather is often stunning and the views of the harbour and Mount
Maunganui make it extra enjoyable...plus it’s a great way to stay fit!”
Millie Newitt Creative Tauranga
“A great walk at lunch time to clear the head is go along Cliff Road to Mission Street then to the Elms
Mission House site. The fantastic grounds and heritage buildings give
you a sense of yesteryear and how far Tauranga has developed in a relatively
short period of time. Understanding where Tauranga has come from helps
us form the future.” Stuart Crosby
Mayor
“Best summer experience – grabbing a coffee from Folk, at the
Basestation on Durham Street, and heading down to the waterfront to watch all the harbour action. In
winter you can’t beat the café on top of the Bongard Centre on Cameron
Road with 360 degree views and student-priced food (open to
the public).”
Meg Jones Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
“For total body fitness and strengthening your core Momentum
Pilates in First Ave is the place. Particularly good if you are recovering from an injury. Paul really cares about
his clients, and you will surprise yourself by how you can progress.”
Stephanie Smith
Tauranga City Library
THE PRACTICAL STUFFNeed to know where to go to do the essentials? This quick guide might give you some initial helpful insights. It’s not a full list – just some suggestions of places closest to your workspace that you might need to get to. For everything else you need to know – just ask.
Where to ParkThe Spring Street Parking BuildingCorner Durham St and Spring St. Open 7am-9pm Mon-Sat. Closed Sun.
The Elizabeth Street Parking BuildingOn Elizabeth St and First Ave. Open 7am-6.30pm Mon-Fri. 8am-5.30pm Sat. Closed Sun.
Off-Street ParkingOn Dive Cres, Harington St, Willow St, Elizabeth St.
On-Street ParkingIt’s free to park anywhere in the city centre after 3pm. There’s a 10 minute grace period if you’re just stopping briefly to pick up or drop something off. All parking is free on Sundays and public holidays. There are two parking zones in the city. The central (green) zone is $2 an hour and the outer (yellow) zone is $1 an hour. There’s no time limits, just top up your meter to stay longer.
For the full facts on where to park and when visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/services/parking
Catching the BusThere are 12 bus routes covering the Bay and leading into the city centre. Buses run seven days a week. All buses arrive and depart from Wharf St just by the Tauranga Library. For timetables and routes visit www.baybus.co.nz/tauranga-western-bay/tauranga-urban/
Council ServicesPermits, consents, fines and more can be sorted and paid at the Tauranga City Council on Willow Street. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Go to www.tauranga.govt.nz
i-Site Visitor Centre at Willow St, Library Arcade
For your HealthAccident and Health Care – 19 Second AveCity Centre Medical – Medical Centre – Corner 1st Ave & Cameron RdEmergency Dentist – Accident & Healthcare – 19 Second AveLife Pharmacy – Devonport Rd
The Professionals Need an accountant, lawyer, financial advisor, commercial business, beauty salon or anything for that matter? There’s a full directory of city centre businesses right here: www.downtowntauranga.co.nz
Getting FitThe Gym – First AveBodyzone – Spring St
Fixing StuffSHOE REPAIRS: Shane Barr Shoe Repairs – Piccadilly Arcade, Grey St Minuteman – Corner of Red Square & Willow St
DRYCLEANING: Pristine Drycleaners – Cameron Rd
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS: Garment Alteration Studio – Piccadilly Arcade The Sewing Room – Goddards Centre
Let’s PlayRialto Cinema – Goddards Centre, Devonport RdEvent Cinemas – Elizabeth StBaycourt Theatre – Durham St
FOR THE KIDS: Hairy Maclary sculpture and playground – on The Waterfront
Snail MailTauranga Paper Plus / Post Shop – Grey St
Money MattersANZ – Spring St. BNZ – Corner Grey & Spring St. Westpac – Red Sq. ASB – Red Sq. Kiwibank – Grey St. SBS – Red Sq. Heartland Bank – Devonport Rd. TSB – Corner Willow St & Wharf St. The Cooperative Bank – Grey St
Let’s EatGo to www.downtowntauranga.co.nz for a full list of dining establishments, bars and cafes
Words & ArtTauranga City Library – Willow St. Open 7 days 9.30am-7pmTauranga Art Gallery – Willow St. Open 7 days 10am-4.30pmCreative Tauranga – Willow St. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
3. Wharf St Dining Precinct
11. Our cultural heritage
14. Downtown Carnival! Jazz Festival
5. Fish and Chips on the Waterfront
13. Creative Tauranga
10. The Cargo Shed
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1. Trustpower Dance-o-mat!
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8. Owen Dippie Larger than
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7. Tauranga Art Gallery
6. The Elms Mission House
9. Wings to fly
2. Hairy Maclary Sculptures
UNMISSABLE CITY CENTRE EXPERIENCES
1. Your Trustpower Dance-o-mat!Come on down to The Strand and boogie down on the soon to be installed Trustpower Dance-o-mat! Thanks Trustpower!
2. Bring the kids down to the Hairy Maclary SculpturesOn the waterfront by the children’s playground.
3. The Wharf St Dining PrecinctPerfect for lunch, dinner, a coffee or just to sit and relax on the community seating.
4. Pop Up Park on Devonport RoadNow here’s a park like no other. With seating and some art to enjoy.
5. Fish and Chips on The WaterfrontChoose the freshest fish from Bobby’s and enjoy a summer lunch on The Waterfront.
6. The Elms Mission HouseIt’s the oldest European heritage site in the Bay of Plenty and it’s conveniently located just up from your new offices, on Mission Street.
7. Tauranga Art GallerySoak up the latest art and exhibitions. Open daily 10am-4pm on Willow Street.
8. Owen Dippie Larger than Life MuralsSee if you can find these beautiful mural masterpieces across our city centre.
9. Wings to flyGrab a picture in front of our stunning wings mural on The Strand.
10. The Cargo ShedShowcasing local and national artists and selling art and crafts on Dive Crescent.
11. Our cultural heritageThere’s some historic and cultural sites on our waterfront to explore including the waka canoe and Herries Arch.
12. Time to playDelight the kids at our waterfront playground.
13. Creative TaurangaGet your fix of creative arts in our community in the Creative Tauranga Gallery on Willow Street.
14. Jazz Festival Saturday, 26 – Sunday, 27 March Join us for the Downtown Carnival!
NEVER MISS A BEATThere’s always something on in the city. Stay tuned to all the events and activities by checking out these handy websites:
mysummer.co.nzdowntowntauranga.co.nzevents.tauranga.govt.nzbayofplentynz.com
baycourt.co.nztaurangaartgallery.co.nzcreativetauranga.co.nz
Key Events In MarchHere’s a quick line up of what’s on in the city.
Weekly Free Salsa Dancing with the Bay Salsa Dancing Club La Mexica, every Thursday, 8pm
2 March
Imagine Dragons ‘Smoke + Mirrors Live’ Rialto Cinema, 8pm-9.30pm
3
MarchCarnivorous Plant Society Tauranga Art Gallery - Cnr of Wharf and Willow St, 7pm
5 - 6 March
NZ International Tattoo and Art Expo Memorial Park, 11am-7pm
6
MarchYMCA Tauranga Children’s Day Event The Waterfront, 10am-2pm
8 March
International Womens Day Picnic Waterfront - Edgewater Fan, 4.30pm-7.30pm
24 - 28
March
Jazz Festival It’s our 54th national Jazz Festival!
26 - 27
March
Jazz Festival - Downtown Carnival & Hurricane Party Join us on The Strand, waterfront and city centre. Downtown Carnival 12noon-6pm. Hurricane Party 7.30pm-late
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We’re so excited you’re here that we’ve put together some special events for you. Over the month of March please join us. It’s our welcome to you and our chance to get to know you, have some fun, and show you our city.
We hope you will join us at all or some of these events.
PLEASE JOIN US
Breakfast in the City – Toasting TrustpowerWhen: Tuesday, 8 March: 7.00am-8.30am
Where: In Durham Street – just outside your Trustpower offices.
What: Join Downtown Tauranga for a breakfast with a difference. We’ll have trestle tables, toasters, bread and spreads. Come and make your toast and meet some new faces in our city centre.
Host:
RSVP: Please rsvp that you can join us by no later than Friday, 4 March. Email [email protected]
Meet, Eat and Greet – with TrustpowerWhen: Wednesday, 16 March: 11.30am-2.00pm
Where: On the Waterfront by the Downtown Tauranga Kiosk. Entrance from Wharf St.
What: Join Priority One for a casual summer lunch on the waterfront. Come and go as you please. There’s gourmet fish and chips or chicken sliders for all.
Host:
RSVP: Please rsvp you can join us by no later than Monday, 14 March. Email [email protected]
Fun in the City – for TrustpowerWhen: Wednesday, 23 March: 12.00pm-2.00pm
Where: On the Waterfront by the Downtown Tauranga Kiosk. Entrance from Wharf St.
What: Join Media Works and have some fun in the sun with activities, goodies, music and entertainment.
Host:
RSVP: Please rsvp you can join us by no later than Monday, 21 March. Email [email protected]
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