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SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Open Agenda - 13 June 23
SmartGrowth Housing & Business Capacity Assessment 2022
The latest full HBA report providing housing capacity, business capacity and the planning response for the sub-region December 2022
Tauranga City and Western Bay of Plenty Business Capacity Assessment 2022
SmartGrowth business land demand and supply analysis including conclusions about sufficiency December 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Minutes (Draft) - 05 April 2023
Combined Tāngata Whenua Forum - Agenda 26 May 2023
E-Pānui May 2023
May 2023 update for Iwi and Hapu
SmartGrowth Housing & Business Capacity Assessment Media Release 2023
SmartGrowth media release 9 May 2023 highlighting opportunities amid housing supply shortfall.
SmartGrowth Independent Chairperson Role Description
Role Description April 23
Combined Tangata Whenua Forum - Minutes (final) 16 December 2022
Combined Tangata Whenua Forum - Presentation Māori Housing 28 March 2023
Combined Tangata Whenua Forum - Presentation 28 March 2023
Combined Tangata Whenua Forum - Minutes (draft) 28 March 2023
Te Keteparaha Mo Nga Papakāinga 2012
The Māori Housing Toolkit is a step-by-step guide designed to assist Māori to develop papakāinga proposals (development plans) on multiple owned Māori land.
Tāngata Whenua Development Perspectives 2013
Post treaty Settlement perspectives for the western Bay of Plenty.
Tu Pakari Aspirational Plan 2012
Plan to assist the Combined Tangata Whenua members respond in a meaningful and consistent manner.
SmartGrowth Strategy Maps 4-7
Part 3 - Maps SmartGrowth Strategy 2013
SmartGrowth Strategy Map 3
Part 2 - Maps SmartGrowth Strategy 2013
SmartGrowth Strategy Maps 1 & 2
Part 1 - Maps SmartGrowth Strategy 2013
SmartGrowth Strategy 2013
Spatial Plan for the Western Bay of Plenty
SmartGrowth Strategic Advisor Vacancy
12 April 2023
Strategic Advisor Position Description
12 April 23
The SmartGrowth Consultation Journey 2018 - 2021
The consultation journey for the SmartGrowth Strategy from 2018 to 2021.
SmartGrowth Housing & Business Capacity Assessment Summary 2022
A summary of the latest HBA providing housing capacity, business capacity and the planning response for sub-region.
SmartGrowth Development Trends 2022
The latest Development Trends Report for the western Bay of Plenty sub-region 2022
E-Pānui March 2023
March 2023 Update for Iwi and Hapu
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Minutes (Confirmed) - 22 March 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Open Agenda - 22 March 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Open Minutes (Confirmed) - 17 August 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Open Agenda - 17 August 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Open Agenda - 28 November 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Minutes (Confirmed) - 28 November 2022
SmartGrowth Leadership Group - Open Agenda - 5 April 2023
Combined Tāngata Whenua Forum - Agenda 28 March 2023
Agenda for Combined Tāngata Whenua Forum 28 March 2023
UFTI Part 2b - Recap of the UFTI Journey Continued
The growth challenges and refining the UFTI Journey - Tables, Maps and Figures
Engagement with Maori Land Trusts of the western Bay of Plenty
2007 paper to investigate the development of an engagement framework for SmartGrowth and Maori land trusts of Western Bay of Plenty which would facilitate improvements in the above matters.
UFTI Draft Foundation Report - Part 2
In August 2019 the UFTI project team achieved its first milestone, completing the Draft Foundation Report. This Foundation Report is our case for change and is an important step in our journey as we look to re-imagine and shape what our sub-region can be in the future. Part 2
UFTI Draft Foundation report Part 1
In August 2019 the UFTI project team achieved its first milestone, completing the Draft Foundation Report. This Foundation Report is our case for change and is an important step in our journey as we look to re-imagine and shape what our sub-region can be in the future.
UFTI Multi Criteria Assessment Analysis
UFTI’s Multi Criteria Assessment (MCA) analysis sets out all of the nine programmes we have considered, and the expert analysis of those programmes against investment objectives and other assessment criteria used by the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Treasury.
UFTI Interim Report 2019
UFTI’s Interim Report presents four possible land use and transport concepts for the future of the western Bay of Plenty, with an opportunity for informal feedback.
Eastern Corridor Report - Phase 1
This SmartGrowth report identify whether there is a need for an additional urban growth area in the Eastern Corridor of the western Bay of Plenty and includes a preliminary assessment against the objectives of the 2013 SmartGrowth Strategy. 2019
UFTI Targeted Community Insights
This technical report summarises the findings from more than 30 community engagement processes completed by the partner councils and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. 2019
Informing UFTI - A summary of economic information
In October 2019 UFTI released its first technical report about the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region’s economy and its key drivers.
UFTI Constraints Maps
2019 Constraints considered include areas at risk of sea level rise, high quality soils, natural hazards, culturally and ecologically important sites and other factors set out in this report.
UFTI Regional Freight Flows
This report pulls together existing information to help us understand potential growth in freight movements through the western Bay of Plenty sub-region and what they might mean for the future of the transport system.2020
UFTI High Level Spatial Plan
This work helps us identify where housing would be located under different scenarios. We used this work to help build the programmes presented in the UFTI Interim Report.2020
Comparative Cities Part 2 Report
This report draw insights from other cities who have experienced similar growth cycles to what our sub-region has seen in recent years. Part 2; 2020
Comparative Cities Part 1 Report
These report draws insights from other cities who have experienced similar growth cycles to what our sub-region has seen in recent years. Part 1 2019
Public Transport Mode Shift Scenarios
This report builds on the extensive work completed to date and identifies the opportunities for making a significant shift in transport mode share over the next 10, 20, and 30 years.2020
Metro Passenger Service Opportunities - UFTI technical report.
A high-level feasibility assessment of a metro rail service for the Western Bay of Plenty under different scenarios.
UFTI Tools for Increasing Social and Affordable Housing
This report identifies strategies that would help meet current and future needs for right-sized social and affordable housing in Tauranga and the Western Bay.
UFTI Financial Case
This report looks at options for funding implementation and examines the advantages and disadvantages of the different funding options available to the partners. June 2020
Economic Case UFTI Programmes
Provides an assessment of the relative costs and benefits of the different components of each transport programme and helps us understand the potential benefits per dollar invested for each option. June 2020
Planning Assessment of the UFTI Programmes Shortlist
Provides a detailed assessment of possible scenarios and outlines the elements that the UFTI partners agreed should be incorporated into the optimal programme. 2020
Western Bay of Plenty Strategic Transport Journeys
UFTI Strategic functions technical report 2020
UFTI Transport Modelling
This report documents the transport modelling undertaken to inform the Urban Form and Transport Initiative (UFTI) Programme Business Case. June 2020
UFTI Implementation Principles
The principles focus on elements of urban design and urban planning of critical importance to achieving the benefits of the optimal UFTI programme. June 2020
UFTI Project Team Media Statement
Media release on behalf of UFTI partners April 2019
UFTI Peer Review July 2020
This report is a peer review of the Programme Business Case and building blocks of UFTI.
UFTI Part 5 - Technical Inputs and Appendices
All UFTI technical inputs including figures and tables.
UFTI Part 4 - Delivering the Connected Centres Programme
Key moves, governance, and actions to implement.
UFTI Part 3 - Overview of Connected Centres Programme
All about the Connected Centres Programme including implementation and benefits.
UFTI Part 2a - Recap of the UFTI Journey
The growth challenges, UFTI benefits and refining the UFTI programmes.
UFTI Part One - SmartGrowth Partnership and Collaboration
An introduction. UFTI objectives and deliverables.
Transport System Plan Executive Summary
The western bay of Plenty Transport System Plan 2021
Transport System Plan Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to your frequently asked questions about the Transport System Plan 2023
Older People and the Rental Market
A Case study which formed part of the Life When Renting research 2017
SmartGrowth Development Trends 2017
Development Trends Report for the western Bay of Plenty sub-region 2017
SmartGrowth Maori and Tāngata Whenua Iwi Demographics 2015
Beca report on behalf of SmartGrowth that provides a snapshot about Maori and tāngata whenua in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region.
Literature Review for SmartGrowth Website 2008
2008 Review of literature identified to be incorporated into a specific Tāngata Whenua section of the SmartGrowth website.
SmartGrowth Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment 2017
Evidence base to inform planning decisions for urban growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region.
The Upper North Island Story 2017
A story about growth and change and how important the connections between the regions of the upper North Island are to the ongoing success of New Zealand.
Our Future Employment 2017
Fact sheet - SmartGrowth analysis on what future employment demand and supply trends may look like 2017
SmartGrowth Housing Fact Sheet 2018
An overview of housing in western Bay or Plenty 2018
E-Pānui March 22
SmartGrowth E-Pānui March 22 update for iwi and hāpu.
E-Pānui May 22
SmartGrowth E-Pānui iwi and hāpu up to date with what’s going on May 22.
E-Pānui June 22
SmartGrowth E-Pānui June 22 communication for iwi and hāpu.
E-Panui August 22
Aug 22 SmartGrowth E-Pānui to update iwi and hāpu.
SmartGrowth Development Trends 2021
See the latest Development Trends Report for the western Bay of Plenty sub-region 2021
Western Bay of Plenty of Plenty Growth Sequencing Timetable
One page fact sheet outlining SmartGrowth Sequencing Timetable 2016.
SmartGrowth Future Development Strategy Appendices
Appendices for SmartGrowth Future Development Strategy2018
SmartGrowth Proposed Future Development Strategy 2018
Proposed SmartGrowth Future Development Strategy that highlights growth challenges and opportunities in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region.
SmartGrowth Briefing Booklet
Overview of SmartGrowth 2016
Priority One Strategic Document
Priority One Western Bay Economic Strategy
E-Panui November 2022
November 2022 Update for Iwi and Hapu
Housing Action Plan 2021
This document brings together the key housing information for Tauranga and the western Bay of Plenty, identifies gaps, and lays out a clear Action Plan to improve the housing system in the sub-region, now and into the future.
SmartGrowth Housing Development Capacity Assessment 2021
Key housing information for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty 2021 as required under the National Policy Statement on Urban Development
SmartGrowth Funding and Financial Review
SmartGrowth funding and financing review August 2022
SmartGrowth Draft Joint Spatial Plan 2021
A working draft blueprint for how the sub-region grows over the next 30-50 years.
Tāngata Whenua UFTI Insights
Tāngata Whenua Cultural and Technical insights to the UFTI initiatives.
UFTI Tāngata Whenua Perspectives on Growth Management
This report has been prepared for the UFTI project team. It is a desktop study which collates tangata whenua perspectives relating to urban growth and associated infrastructure and transport needs within the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region.
Combined Tāngata Whenua Forum Terms of Reference
SmartGrowth Combined Tangata Whenua Forum Terms of reference