Western Bay of Plenty Transport Committee

Purpose

Provide effective political governance of an integrated transport system across the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty subregion through joint recommendations.

Ensure co-ordinated decision-making for effective delivery of transport initiatives that addresses system-wide benefits, risks and strategic priorities for the community.

Membership

Chairperson	Cr Rick Curach
Deputy Chairperson	Cr John Scrimgeour
Members Bay of Plenty Regional Council Tauranga City Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council	Cr Tim Maltby, Cr Kat Macmillan (Alternate) Cr Glen Crowther, Cr Rod Taylor (Alternate) Cr Laura Rae, Cr Rodney Joyce, Mayor James Denyer (Alternate)
External Member (Non Voting) Representation Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Tauranga System Plan Partnership (TSP)	Susan Collins TBC
Quorum	Three members, consisting of more than half the number of voting members.
Meeting Frequency	Quarterly or as required by the need for decisions.

Appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair and associated administrative support to be rotated between Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council on an annual basis.

Meetings, agendas, and minutes

The current administrating council for the Tauranga Public Transport Joint Committee is Tauranga City Council. Please find link for to their website here

2026

Date/Te ra Time/Taima	Location/Wahi	Agenda and Minutes
Friday 12 June 9.30am – 12.30pm	Council Chambers, Level 1, Tauranga City Council, 90 Devonport Road, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Friday 11 September 09.30am – 12.30pm	Council Chambers, Level 1, Tauranga City Council, 90 Devonport Road, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Friday 27 November 09.30am – 12.30pm	Council Chambers, Level 1, Tauranga City Council, 90 Devonport Road, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.

Note: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.

2025

Date/Te ra Time/Taima	Location/Wahi	Agenda and Minutes
Friday 14 February 3.00pm – 5.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Friday 11 April 09.30am – 12.30pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Friday 30 May 09.30am – 12.30pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Friday 22 August 12.00pm - 3.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.

Note: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.

2024

This committee will be administered by Tauranga City Council in 2024. Please see their website.

2023

Date/Te ra Time/Taima	Location/Wahi	Agenda and Minutes
Tuesday 28 February 2.30pm – 5.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Wednesday 5 April 1.30pm – 4.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Wednesday 21 June 2.00pm – 5.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Wednesday 16 August 2.00pm – 5.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Tuesday 17 October 2.30pm – 5.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.
Tuesday 5 December 2.30pm – 5.00pm	Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga	Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents here.

Note: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.

Terms of reference

Terms of Reference