Improving parking in Orewa Town Centre

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About the proposal

We’re working with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and Destination Orewa Beach to improve parking in Orewa Town Centre. A review of parking shows it’s very busy most of the time. Spaces in the most convenient parts of the centre are often full, and some are used for long periods even though they’re intended for shorter stays.

This proposal focuses on changing how a limited number of parking spaces in the busiest areas are used, to improve availability.

They do not include parking by the beach or carparks provided by businesses.

No changes are proposed to loading zones or mobility parking spaces as these are currently working well.

We want to make it easier for people to visit and get to local shops and businesses, helping the town centre to thrive.

What we are proposing

We are looking for your feedback on two options for paid parking to improve availability for visitors and customers. Most of public parking in Ōrewa Town Centre would remain free, with time limits.

We looked at changing time limits. However, the average length of stay in the town centre is around 1 hour 45 minutes, so reducing time limits could mean many visitors do not have enough time to complete their visit.

The locations are marked on the maps below. Both options would apply 8am - 6pm Monday to Sunday at $1 per hour. With the AT Park app, you only pay for the time you use.

Option A

  • Around 75 parking spaces in busy areas would become paid parking
  • Free parking with time limits would still be available in these areas

Option B

  • Around 58 parking spaces in the busiest areas would become paid parking
  • Free parking with time limits would still be available in these areas

The map below provides more details on the locations.


Under both options, there would be a small change to the town centre zone boundary so some parking spaces can be changed to better match demand:

  • On Moana Avenue (near Centreway Road), 16 existing P120 spaces would be removed from the town centre parking zone. These spaces would become free all-day parking, with no time limits.
  • In the McDonald’s car park (off Florence Avenue), 14 existing P90 spaces would be included in the town centre zone. These spaces would become either free with P120 time limits or paid parking, depending on the option selected.

Paid parking areas also includes 10 minutes of free parking, allowing customers to grab a coffee, pie or quickly pick something up.

Why we are proposing this

Paid parking encourages people to only use a space for the time they need, helping increase turnover for the next person to visit the town centre. It also makes it easier to find a park for longer visits like a hair appointment, browsing local shops or catching up with friends without needing to worry about moving your car or getting a fine.

We know that changes to parking can affect people in different ways. We recognise that while $1 per hour may be considered low, it can still have an impact for some people. That's why most of the public parking in Ōrewa Town Centre would remain free, with time limits.

What we want your feedback on

We would like to hear about your connection to and parking use in Orewa, whether we have identified the busiest streets and your preferred paid parking option.

When can you have your say

Community engagement is open for 4 weeks from 22 June 2026 to 23 July 2026.

How can you have your say

What happens next

We will consider all community feedback and present a recommendation and feedback report to Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. We will discuss the feedback with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board prior to a final decision being made.

Enter your email in the subscribe/stay informed box on this page to be notified via email when the consultation report is available. All those who complete the survey will be notified.


Take the Survey

About the proposal

We’re working with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and Destination Orewa Beach to improve parking in Orewa Town Centre. A review of parking shows it’s very busy most of the time. Spaces in the most convenient parts of the centre are often full, and some are used for long periods even though they’re intended for shorter stays.

This proposal focuses on changing how a limited number of parking spaces in the busiest areas are used, to improve availability.

They do not include parking by the beach or carparks provided by businesses.

No changes are proposed to loading zones or mobility parking spaces as these are currently working well.

We want to make it easier for people to visit and get to local shops and businesses, helping the town centre to thrive.

What we are proposing

We are looking for your feedback on two options for paid parking to improve availability for visitors and customers. Most of public parking in Ōrewa Town Centre would remain free, with time limits.

We looked at changing time limits. However, the average length of stay in the town centre is around 1 hour 45 minutes, so reducing time limits could mean many visitors do not have enough time to complete their visit.

The locations are marked on the maps below. Both options would apply 8am - 6pm Monday to Sunday at $1 per hour. With the AT Park app, you only pay for the time you use.

Option A

  • Around 75 parking spaces in busy areas would become paid parking
  • Free parking with time limits would still be available in these areas

Option B

  • Around 58 parking spaces in the busiest areas would become paid parking
  • Free parking with time limits would still be available in these areas

The map below provides more details on the locations.


Under both options, there would be a small change to the town centre zone boundary so some parking spaces can be changed to better match demand:

  • On Moana Avenue (near Centreway Road), 16 existing P120 spaces would be removed from the town centre parking zone. These spaces would become free all-day parking, with no time limits.
  • In the McDonald’s car park (off Florence Avenue), 14 existing P90 spaces would be included in the town centre zone. These spaces would become either free with P120 time limits or paid parking, depending on the option selected.

Paid parking areas also includes 10 minutes of free parking, allowing customers to grab a coffee, pie or quickly pick something up.

Why we are proposing this

Paid parking encourages people to only use a space for the time they need, helping increase turnover for the next person to visit the town centre. It also makes it easier to find a park for longer visits like a hair appointment, browsing local shops or catching up with friends without needing to worry about moving your car or getting a fine.

We know that changes to parking can affect people in different ways. We recognise that while $1 per hour may be considered low, it can still have an impact for some people. That's why most of the public parking in Ōrewa Town Centre would remain free, with time limits.

What we want your feedback on

We would like to hear about your connection to and parking use in Orewa, whether we have identified the busiest streets and your preferred paid parking option.

When can you have your say

Community engagement is open for 4 weeks from 22 June 2026 to 23 July 2026.

How can you have your say

What happens next

We will consider all community feedback and present a recommendation and feedback report to Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. We will discuss the feedback with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board prior to a final decision being made.

Enter your email in the subscribe/stay informed box on this page to be notified via email when the consultation report is available. All those who complete the survey will be notified.


  • Improving parking in Orewa Town Centre - Have Your Say

    We’re working with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and Destination Orewa Beach to improve parking in Orewa Town Centre. A review of parking in the town centre shows that parking is very busy most of the time. 

    The changes are designed to support shoppers and visitors to find parking more easily which will, in turn, support local businesses and help the town centre to thrive. 

    We are now seeking your feedback on two options for paid parking. 

    Both options focus on the busiest areas. They do not include parking provided by businesses for their customers, or parking by the beach. 

    The aim is to increase parking availability in busy areas, and provide an option for people who need to park longer than the current time limits. The proposed cost would be $1 per hour. 

    Your local knowledge can help us choose the best parking plan for Orewa. Changes will support shoppers and visitors to find parking more easily which will, in turn, support local businesses.

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