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About the project
The area outside Te Puke Jewellers and My Pharmacy, on Jellicoe Street, is getting refreshed with nikau palms, garden beds, lighting and seating nooks - turning it into a green, welcoming space where people can pause, connect and enjoy the town centre.
The $200,000 project is a joint initiative between the Te Puke Community Board and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, with funding drawn equally from the Board's roading account and Council's transportation budget.
Designs were developed in 2024 by Bay of Plenty-based landscape architect Nichola Vague, and the final design approved in April 2025.
Future artworks are also planned, with the support of local iwi - Tapuika and Waitaha. These will be developed to reflect a shared vision, upholding the identity, values and histories of man whenua through appropriate kōrero and artistic elements within in the space.
Work will begin the week of 23 June (after Matariki), and is expected to be completed by early August, weather permitting.
Work will take place between 7am-5pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday work (7am-1pm) if required. The site and a small number of adjacent car parks will be temporarily closed during this time.
Closures during working hours
Closures outside of working hours
A visual representation of the new design - Nichola Vague Landscape Architect.
About the project
The area outside Te Puke Jewellers and My Pharmacy, on Jellicoe Street, is getting refreshed with nikau palms, garden beds, lighting and seating nooks - turning it into a green, welcoming space where people can pause, connect and enjoy the town centre.
The $200,000 project is a joint initiative between the Te Puke Community Board and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, with funding drawn equally from the Board's roading account and Council's transportation budget.
Designs were developed in 2024 by Bay of Plenty-based landscape architect Nichola Vague, and the final design approved in April 2025.
Future artworks are also planned, with the support of local iwi - Tapuika and Waitaha. These will be developed to reflect a shared vision, upholding the identity, values and histories of man whenua through appropriate kōrero and artistic elements within in the space.
Work will begin the week of 23 June (after Matariki), and is expected to be completed by early August, weather permitting.
Work will take place between 7am-5pm Monday to Friday, with Saturday work (7am-1pm) if required. The site and a small number of adjacent car parks will be temporarily closed during this time.
Closures during working hours
Closures outside of working hours
A visual representation of the new design - Nichola Vague Landscape Architect.
Closures during working hours 
Closures outside of working hours
A visual representation of the new design - Nichola Vague Landscape Architect.