Te Puke Spatial Plan

Welcome to the Te Puke Spatial Plan project page. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project, including maps, social and economic data, a timeline of upcoming steps, and a summary of past feedback. Check out the information on the right-hand side of this page (or if you're on mobile phone, scroll to the end of the page) for all this and more.

Te Puke Spatial Plan: Shaping our town’s future together

Te Puke is growing, and we’re planning for its future with the Te Puke Spatial Plan – a blueprint to guide the town’s development over the next 30–50 years. This plan will ensure Te Puke remains a vibrant, well-connected community while balancing housing, work opportunities, green spaces, and recreational areas.

Where we’re at

A big thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts during our first round of public consultation from 20 May to 30 June 2024. Your feedback on what you love about Te Puke, what you’d like to protect, and your vision for the future has been invaluable in shaping the next steps of this journey.

One message came through strongly in your feedback - congestion in town, particularly along Jellicoe Street, is a real concern for the community. In response, we’re investigating possible solutions through a dedicated transport study to better understand what options could improve traffic flow and movement around Te Puke.

In the meantime, from 26 February – 1 April 2026 we’ll also be asking for your views on some key pieces of the plan - including where the new swimming pool and library should be located, and what transport priorities matter most to you.

Give your feedback on the pool and library locations, plus your transport priorities now.

We’ll bring all of this information together - the new feedback, the transport study findings, and what we’ve already heard from you - to prepare a draft Te Puke Spatial Plan.

What’s next?

Early next year, we’ll share the draft Te Puke Spatial Plan for your feedback. This will be another opportunity to shape Te Puke’s future and ensure the plan reflects what’s important to you, your whānau, and the wider community.

Why it matters

The Te Puke Spatial Plan will help us plan for:

• Providing a variety of housing options for our growing and diverse community.
• Improving transport networks, parks, and community facilities.
• Supporting local businesses and job opportunities.
• Protecting the natural environment, historic heritage, and Te Puke’s unique small-town feel.

This is a journey, and we’re just getting started. With your help, we’ll ensure Te Puke continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

Got questions or want to learn more? Visit our website or contact us at 0800 WBOPDC or yourplace@westernbay.govt.nz.