The powers that be, have had the road turned up outside the Tauranga Hospital for weeks. Once finally finished I used Cameron Rd, going into the farmers' market from my home in Pyes Pa.

I was amazed to find, having finished their work, they've thought it a good idea to place a dotted yellow line from the hospital, with no parking, that continues as far as the 17th Ave traffic lights, thus making a dual carriage way as there is no kerb-side parking.
This I suppose is good in one way but doesn't alter the fact that all of the cars that used to park there have to find another spot, which is probably in an area required by patient's or visitors

I've spent more than 10 minutes on one occasion trying to find a place, so I could go and see my wife who was a patient.

The ground opposite the hospital, by the entrance, which was used as an extra car park (for which you had to pay), is now being built on; and recently the hospital had a large extension built on it, which means more staff and patients.

I've not seen any notice advising people where they can now park. I don't think for one minute Tauranga City Council could care less about the parking problem they've caused.
They consider what they have done has improved the road, and is not going to affect anyone.

D Cambden, Pyes Pa.

TCC responds:

A number of upgrades are taking place here to address current and future congestion issues.

These are co-funded by an 18th Ave developer, Tauranga Hospital and TCC.
There is significant pressure on car parking facilities in this area, but it was not possible to retain on-street carparking without affecting road safety.

Reliance on on-street carparking spaces reflects the shortfall of nearby off-street carparking spaces, which is something TCC is focussed on improving in the short
and medium term.