Papamoa Plaza facts for kids
| Location | Papamoa, Tauranga, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°41′56″S 176°16′59″E / 37.6990°S 176.2831°E |
| Address | 7 Gravatt Road |
| Opening date | 1997 |
| Developer | Hawridge |
| Management | Hawridge |
| Owner | Tinline |
| No. of stores and services | 37 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 |
| Total retail floor area | 14,120 m2 (152,000 sq ft) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
| Parking | 596 spaces |
Papamoa Plaza is a popular shopping center in Papamoa, Tauranga, New Zealand. It first opened its doors in 1997. This plaza is a big place for shopping and fun, especially during the summer holidays. Many people visit, from the local area and from further away. It has 37 different stores for you to explore.
History of Papamoa Plaza
Papamoa Plaza first opened in 1997. Back then, it was known as Palm Beach Plaza. Over the years, it has grown and changed to become the shopping spot it is today.
In 2002, a small fire happened in one of the restaurants. It caused some damage to a few stores. After this, the mall added new automatic alarms. These alarms helped to quickly deal with another small fire in 2006. This shows how the plaza improved its safety over time.
A new building for the Papamoa Library and Community Centre opened right next to the Plaza in 2006. This made the area even more useful for local people. Later, the name of the shopping center officially changed from Palm Beach Plaza to Papamoa Plaza.
Around 2016, the plaza started a big upgrade project. This project cost about $20 million. The goal was to make the plaza much bigger. They planned to have 50 to 60 stores by the end of 2018. This expansion brought many new shops and services to the community.
Where is Papamoa Plaza?
Papamoa Plaza is easy to find in Papamoa. It sits at the corner of Gravatt Road and Domain Road. You can get to the shopping center from both of these roads.
Right next to the plaza on Gravatt Road, you'll find the Papamoa Library. Across the road from the plaza is another shopping area called Fashion Island. This makes the whole area a busy and exciting place for shopping and community activities.
