Open Now - Stage One
New World The Sands
Supermarket · Anchor tenant · Owner-operated by Mark Troup-Paul
One of New Zealand’s newest supermarkets. Full-service New World with in-store butchers, bakers, fishmongers and chefs. 149-space car park. One of the largest fresh food ranges in the area. Locally owned and operated.
Anytime Fitness The Sands
Gym · 24/7 access · The largest Anytime Fitness in Tauranga
24/7 key-card access gym - the largest Anytime Fitness in Tauranga. Cardio, strength equipment, personal training and fitness solutions. Membership gives access to 5,000+ locations globally. Operated by Mike Ball who runs three other Bay of Plenty locations.
Pablo
Cafe & Restaurant · Food Precinct · Latin-inspired
Pāpāmoa’s premier restaurant and cafe at The Sands. Latin-inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist - traditional flavours blended with modern tapas-inspired dishes. Open from breakfast through to dinner, extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays.
Pizza Hut The Sands
Pizza · Food Precinct · Dine in & takeaway
Pizza Hut’s newest Pāpāmoa location in the food precinct at The Sands. Dine in, takeaway or delivery. Full range including classics, Favourites and seasonal specials.
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Coming Soon - Stage Two (2026)
Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa
Home improvement & garden · Stage Two anchor
Opening 2026
Health Hub
Primary & secondary care facilities
Future stage
Aquatic Centre
50m Olympic pool · $100m facility
Future stage
Hotels & Accommodation
Visitor accommodation
Future stage
Library & Civic Space
Community facilities
Future stage
Retirement Village
Residential & care
Future stage
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Store Hours
Hours vary by store. Below are confirmed hours for Stage One tenants. Always check directly with individual stores for public holiday hours.
New World The Sands
Monday7:00am – 9:00pm
Tuesday7:00am – 9:00pm
Wednesday7:00am – 9:00pm
Thursday7:00am – 9:00pm
Friday7:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday7:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday7:00am – 9:00pm
Pablo Cafe & Restaurant
Mon – Thu7:00am – 8:30pm
Friday7:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday7:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday7:00am – 8:30pm
Pizza Hut The Sands
Every day11:00am – 10:00pm
Anytime Fitness
Access hours
24/7 with active membership. Staffed hours vary - contact the gym directly.
Getting There & Parking
Location & access
AddressCorner of Stevenson Drive and The Boulevard, Pāpāmoa East (Golden Sands)
From SH2Take Te Okuroa Drive into Golden Sands. The Pāpāmoa East Interchange (opening 2026) will provide direct SH2 access.
ParkingFree surface carpark. New World has 149 dedicated spaces. Additional parking throughout the centre.
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InterchangeThe Pāpāmoa East Interchange connecting State Highway 2 to the Golden Sands area is due to open in 2026, significantly improving access.
Development Timeline
2021
Plans revealed
Bluehaven Group announces The Sands as a billion-dollar town centre development in Pāpāmoa East - described as a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity. Whitiora Medical Centre opens nearby.
2022
New World & Mitre 10 announced
New World confirmed as anchor supermarket tenant (June). Mitre 10 MEGA confirmed as second anchor tenant (December). Civil and preparatory works begin on site.
2023
Construction begins
Building consent issued ($10.5m). Construction begins on Stage One including New World, Anytime Fitness and the food precinct. Anytime Fitness confirmed as gym tenant.
2024
Stage One opens
New World The Sands opens November 2024. Anytime Fitness (largest in Tauranga), Pablo and Pizza Hut open as part of Stage One. Over 150 jobs created from Stage One alone.
2025–26
Stage Two underway - Mitre 10 MEGA opening 2026
Stage Two construction officially underway. Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa under construction with doors expected in 2026. Pāpāmoa East Interchange also opening 2026, improving SH2 access.
Future
Full development on completion
Planned future stages include expanded retail, a health hub, $100m aquatic centre with 50m Olympic pool, hotels, accommodation, library, civic space, government services and a retirement village. Total footprint 230,000 m² - four times the size of Bayfair Shopping Centre.
Common Questions
What stores are open at The Sands Pāpāmoa? ▼
Stage One of The Sands is open and includes New World The Sands (7am–9pm daily), Anytime Fitness (24/7, the largest in Tauranga), Pablo cafe and restaurant (Latin-inspired, open day and night including late on Friday and Saturday), and Pizza Hut (11am–10pm daily). More stores are opening as Stage Two construction progresses in 2025–2026.
When does Mitre 10 open at The Sands? ▼
Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa is under construction at The Sands as part of Stage Two. Construction officially began in June 2025, with doors expected to open in 2026. It will be a full Mitre 10 MEGA ‘store of the future’ concept, locally owned and operated.
Where exactly is The Sands Town Centre? ▼
The Sands is on the corner of Stevenson Drive and The Boulevard in Pāpāmoa East, in the Golden Sands residential development. Access is via Te Okuroa Drive. The Pāpāmoa East Interchange connecting State Highway 2 directly to the Golden Sands area is due to open in 2026, which will significantly improve access.
Who is developing The Sands? ▼
The Sands is developed by Bluehaven Group, a Tauranga-based developer with nearly 30 years of experience. The total development is a $1 billion project. On completion it will be four times the size of Bayfair Shopping Centre - 230,000 square metres, equivalent to 50 rugby fields. Already 115,000 people live within 20 minutes of the centre.
What is planned for future stages of The Sands? ▼
Future stages include Mitre 10 MEGA (2026), expanded retail and commercial space, a health hub with primary and secondary care, a $100 million aquatic centre with a 50m Olympic pool, hotels and accommodation, library and civic space, government services and a retirement village. The centre will progressively grow around 11,000 new homes in the Pāpāmoa East area.
Is there parking at The Sands? ▼
Yes, parking at The Sands is free. New World has a dedicated 149-space carpark. Additional surface parking is available throughout the centre. Parking capacity will expand as further stages open.