Anne GibsonProperty Editor·NZ Herald·12 Jun, 2026 10:30 AM4 mins to readMareanui, the new Tauranga City Council offices at 90 Devonport Rd, Tauranga. Photo / Property CouncilMareanui, the new Tauranga City Council offices at 90 Devonport Rd, Tauranga. Photo / Property CouncilIt’s caused some controversy locally, but now the Tauranga City Council’s new headquarters has won a top national award.The eight-storey, 10,400sq m office block in the centre of Tauranga was recognised as the best project in 133 entries in the annual Property Council of New Zealand awards.
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