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A new paid parking system in Tauranga’s city fringe cut business revenue and foot traffic, sparking backlash over costs and commute challenges.
A new paid parking system launched in Tauranga’s city fringe in August 2025 has led to reduced foot traffic and revenue losses for local businesses, with one coffee shop reporting a $1,000 weekly income drop and staff hour cuts.
Employees face high parking costs, with some walking up to 30 minutes, raising safety concerns.
Business owners in industrial areas criticize the policy as ineffective and unfair, noting low revenue and empty streets.
The council says the program, which generated $126,327 in transactions by September 30, aims to improve parking turnover, shift costs to users, and support long-term urban planning, despite ongoing concerns over its impact on small businesses and employee commutes.
Un nuevo sistema de estacionamiento pagado en la periferia de la ciudad de Tauranga redujo los ingresos empresariales y el tráfico peatonal, lo que provocó una reacción violenta sobre los costos y los desafíos de los desplazamientos.