February → March 2026

Community consultation on the library and pool location, and transport priorities. Te Puke traffic study begins to identify possible congestion solutions.

April → May 2026

Review of community feedback. Outcomes shared with the community.

June → July 2026

Traffic study continues.

August → September 2026

Further community engagement on key aspects of Te Puke Spatial Plan and Long Term Plan pre-engagement.

September → October 2026

Review of feedback, and development of Issues and Options paper to inform the draft Spatial Plan.

October → November 2026

Issues and Options paper presented to Elected Members for review.

November 2026 → February 2027

Development of the draft Te Puke Spatial Plan based on all feedback and collected data.

March → May 2027

Formal consultation on the draft Te Puke Spatial Plan alongside the Long Term Plan 2027–2037.