Catherine Stewart Tauranga City Councillor

Tauranga City's elected members are soon to discuss – and decide whether or not to proceed with – the TECT proposal regarding the Historic Village.

One submitter showed elected members some old movie footage of the Historic Village, showing the train in action and people dressed in period costume.

While Occupational Health and Safety New Zealand regulations have squashed a lot of the fun activities we enjoyed, I see no reason why there cannot be heritage days to celebrate the past and acknowledge the work and efforts of many in our community.

The Lions have proved what a popular venue this is with their regular Sunday market days.

The plan is to shift the Otumoetai Schoolhouse to a permanent position at the Historic Village. This will provide more green space for events.

I have no doubt that most people in the community value the Historic Village and elected members will need to weigh up TECT's proposal carefully.