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Draft Bay of Plenty Regional Public Transport Plan 2026-2036

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking feedback on the region's proposed direction and priorities for public transport over the next ten years.

Closing date
6 August 2026

Closes in 26 days

Added to Civics
11 July 2026
Source category
Local government
Last checked
11 July 2026

Plain-English summary

The draft Regional Public Transport Plan sets the proposed direction for Bay of Plenty bus and public-transport services from 2026 to 2036. It will guide later decisions about priorities, investment and service planning rather than making immediate route or timetable changes.

The Council particularly wants feedback on the region's biggest public-transport challenges, what matters most for successful services and whether bus-priority measures such as bus lanes should be supported.

Why it matters

The plan will guide future public-transport priorities, investment and service planning across the Bay of Plenty.

It covers accessibility, network growth, reliability, emissions, integration with land use and value for money.

Who may care

  • Current and potential bus or public-transport users
  • Residents, iwi, community groups, transport operators, councils and employers across the Bay of Plenty

How to make a submission

  1. Read either the shorter consultation document or the full draft plan.
  2. Submit online, by email, by post or at a Bay of Plenty Regional Council office.
  3. Feedback must arrive by 4pm on Thursday 6 August 2026.

Disclaimer

Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.