Let us know about projects related to STREET UPGRADES | PUBLIC SQUARE UPGRADES | NEW OR EXISTING PUBLIC ART etc .....

When I get back from my Holiday shall get stuck into this Thread , there's actually alot to post ......Beaches for a Start , aweeee I could put in the Papamoa Nudy Beach :lol: ..LOL Several Park areas , they are creating a Botanical Garden , a New $15m walkway between Memorial Park and the CBD ,of course the CBD Waterfront Works etc etc ......should be good :cheers:

Miller Road Botanic Garden .......Concept Plan :cheers:

http://council.tauranga.govt.nz/cm/botanic/concept2.jpg

I LOVE Concept boards - thanks Marky.

I don't know much about this development ...but its Huge ....

Kopurererua Valley :)

http://council.tauranga.govt.nz/cm/k-valley/plan.30.02.03-sml.jpg

I don't know much about this development ...but its Huge .... opps double Post :nuts:

This project will re-define the city of Tauranga
It has its roots in the very essence of who and what we are

It will impact upon our social, economic, cultural and environmental landscape
And will help shape our future and how others view us.
Kopurererua Valley :)

http://council.tauranga.govt.nz/cm/k-valley/plan.30.02.03-sml.jpg

and lots of People are Planting Lots of Trees :banana:

http://council.tauranga.govt.nz/cm/k-valley/Jul05/I5-sml.jpg

This Thread ....:bash:

I want to see these Gardens when Home this coming Xmas ........I was actually thinking there was not much around Tauranga , but when you start looking :cheers::)

http://www.cascadefountaingarden.co.nz/new%20garden%20gal%202.jpg

Cascade Fountain Gardens , Plummer's Point Road , Te Puna

http://www.cascadefountaingarden.co.nz/gallery9.jpg

And a bit of relevant News for Today ....No its not Nana:lol:

http://media.apn.co.nz/regionals/nzbopt/pics/200108jj26bop.jpg

Hundreds climb the Mount to honour Sir Ed

21.01.2008
By MICHELE McPHERSON

Clutching her white leather handbag, she emerged in high spirits to join about 900 others who climbed to the summit between 9am and 1pm to sign one of two tribute books for Sir Ed.

Born less than two months after the famous mountaineer, Mrs Irvine said she thought the tribute book idea by Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby was a great idea and she admired the mayor for the gesture.

An inspiration herself, Mrs Irvine scaled the 232m high mountain in the scorching sun.

Duty park ranger Gary Borman said when he arrived at the summit - prior to 9am - he was swamped by a crowd of about 50 people waiting to pay tribute to Sir Ed.





At 11.15am a steady queue of about 70 people were waiting an average of 15 to 20 minutes, some to simply sign their name and address, others to leave a heartfelt message.

Among the crowd was 12-year-old Baylee Fleming who made the climb with family to "appreciate" Sir Ed.

Teresa McConchie - who has made three trips to Nepal herself - was thankful for her dark glasses as she explained the inspiration Sir Ed had been to her.

"We've stood and looked up at Everest a couple of times and been inspired by what he did. It's quite moving really when you see how many people he's touched, it's amazing," she said.

Mr Borman said the crowd finally dropped off at about 1.10pm. He said between 820 and 830 signatures had been made and that he witnessed family groups writing a combined single message.

The two Mauao tribute books, along with others from Tauranga's four public libraries, will be sent to the Hillary family this week.

Meanwhile the nation's public farewell to Sir Ed began in Auckland today.

Sir Ed will lie in state in Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, before tomorrow's state funeral in the smaller, more intimate St Mary's church next door.

The casket containing Sir Ed's body was to arrive on the cathedral forecourt at 10am today.

Ngati Whatua will perform a powhiri before a short formal ceremony inside the cathedral attended by Hillary family members, Prime Minister Helen Clark, Governor-General Anand Satyanand, political representatives and members of the Nepalese and Indian communities.

The ceremony will include the laying of wreaths.

Does this constitute a public space? Beautiful photo couldnt help but post it:

http://www.gatewayhomestay.co.nz/images/Mt_Maunganui_Beach.jpg

Just about in that exact Spot , I ate half a Chocolate Cake filled with the Green stuff with a friend and had to wait 5 Hours on the side of the Road at the Maungatapu before I was confident enough to line my Car up correctly before crossing the bridge , hence the lack of Brain cells later in life :lol:

We should of just had Fish and Chips :cheers:

KatiKati Bird Garden's :)

http://www.birdgardens.co.nz/photogallery/focus-copy.jpg

http://www.birdgardens.co.nz/photogallery/4.jpg

The City Council has Purcahased surrounding Land so no Apartment Buildings will crowd in this Historic House and Garden :)

http://www.teara.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/459010A6-4E27-4766-A840-59492ACC3E26/158276/p5695enz.jpg

http://www.bayofplentynz.com/PicsHotel/tbop/GeneralPresentation/ID9354Pic1.jpg

is the Papamoa Hills Regional Park , home to 10 former Pa Sites :cheers:

http://www.bayofplentynz.com/PicsHotel/tbop/GeneralPresentation/ID9272Pic1.jpg

KatiKati Bird Garden's :)

http://www.birdgardens.co.nz/photogallery/focus-copy.jpg

http://www.birdgardens.co.nz/photogallery/4.jpg

Oh my!!! Look at the colours!!

http://www.birdgardens.co.nz/photogallery/111.jpg

I have two Pistachio Tree's in my Garden that are as Bright as this in Autumn :banana:

http://www.bayofplentynz.com/PicsHotel/tbop/GeneralPresentation/ID8470Pic1.jpg:)

How divine!!

As a young Teenager , it was a Treat to go to these Hot Pools in Tauranga .......one of many around Tauranga , but this one - Fernland Spa was our Favorite :lol:

http://www.fernlandspa.co.nz/img/photos/1071h.jpg

The Beach:
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3449/img6835largezq8.jpg

The Harbour:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2210/img6853largedw2.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8184/img6847largere8.jpg

Outside Breakers Cafe:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/5186/img6859largejm6.jpg

An average Park - Links Ave I think:
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/3268/img6831largexp0.jpg

A cool house (not really a public space but I'm gonna post it anyway):
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2489/img6844largetv2.jpg

ewwwh I wish I was there :cheers:

But nice to see the TCC organizing something with a bit of Design Merit :)

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/3235/beachfz8.png

^^ That looks nice Marky - very St Kilda :)

^^ That looks nice Marky - very St Kilda :)

My Boss has shouted Rick and I to a Weekend in St Kilda staying at the Novotel in a couple of weeks time ..........its been about 18 months since we have been there .....shocking :lol: can't wait :cheers:

My Boss has shouted Rick and I to a Weekend in St Kilda staying at the Novotel in a couple of weeks time ..........its been about 18 months since we have been there .....shocking :lol: can't wait :cheers:

UNBELIEVABLE Marky ..... 18 months !!!! shame on you :lol: ... follow the link, St Kilda has had a fantastic upgrade - enjoy the pics :)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=633031&page=5

Tauranga CBD Waterfront :)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9362/stormwaterhv2.jpg

WOW that is groovy

WOW that is groovy

I know the locals get sick of seeing these , but when you are living overseas ....makes one Homesick :cheers:
http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4884/strandls9.jpg

Just about covers it all :cheers:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2717883087_d06638a8d8.jpg?v=0:)

Tauranga Library :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2705622603_a4b0efe28c.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2485253331_93f869805d.jpg?v=0