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flag A new paid parking system in Tauranga’s city fringe cut business revenue and foot traffic, sparking backlash over costs and commute challenges.

flag 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. flag Employees face high parking costs, with some walking up to 30 minutes, raising safety concerns. flag Business owners in industrial areas criticize the policy as ineffective and unfair, noting low revenue and empty streets. flag 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.

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