Gareth Wallis
Gareth Wallis serves as the general manager of city development and partnerships for Tauranga City Council, where he is responsible for overseeing urban development projects, including the waterfront playground. He has defended the council's investment in community infrastructure, arguing it provides long-term value and enhances the local environment for residents and visitors alike.
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Gareth Wallis is the head of community hubs, arts, heritage and events for Tauranga City Council.
Waitangi Day in Bay of Plenty: Events going ahead after landslides, bringing communities together
New Zealand· 2026-02-04
Gareth Wallis, the emergency management duty controller, thanked the community for their support.
Tauranga community rallies around Mount Maunganui slip rescuers, familiesNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Gareth Wallis, the council's city development and partnerships general manager, discussed the parking plan's aim to balance various needs.
Tauranga businesses fear impact of expanded paid parkingNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Gareth Wallis, the council's city development and partnerships general manager, discussed the parking plan's aim to balance various needs.
Tauranga businesses fear impact of expanded paid parkingNew Zealand· 2025-05-01Gareth Wallis told Local Democracy Reporting about the in-ground conditions of the site for the new building.
Tauranga City Council signs $91.9m lease deal for Devonport Rd officesNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Gareth Wallis said the waterfront playground had a guaranteed minimum lifespan of 25 years and would provide 'great value for money' over its life.
Taxpayers Union slams Tauranga council for $5m waterfront playgroundNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Gareth Wallis said the waterfront playground had a guaranteed minimum lifespan of 25 years and would provide 'great value for money' over its life.
Taxpayers Union slams Tauranga council for $5m waterfront playgroundNew Zealand· 2025-03-05