Bay leaders hope the 2017 Budget to be announced today will address Infrastructure and transport.
Tauranga Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stan Gregec said the city was ''bursting at the seams'' due to rapid growth.
''We are looking for relief from Government on some of the big infrastructure challenges we face - like affordable housing, better roading and transport infrastructure, and help with growing tourism numbers," he said.
''Those are the biggies, and also the ones that cost the most dollars - which local government simply does not have to solve on the scale that we need."
Businesses were also in growth mode in the Bay, he said.
''So any extra that Government offers in the way of helping them to upskill and to take bigger steps to get into exporting and new ways of doing business is especially welcome.
''Based on Chamber surveys, businesses still have a big issue with being able to find suitably qualified staff. We are feeling this in a number of sectors here in Tauranga.''
Small businesses often face late payments from big companies and '' we would like to see the Government offer some support''.
Any further simplification of business rules and tax compliance was always welcome, he said.
Tauranga City Council Mayor Greg Brownless said increased funding for roading and transport projects was critical.
Traffic congestion was a problem, he said.
''The growth has caught up with us, and we did not have this problem seven years ago, so there has been a bit of a time lag in getting things done. We are one of the big growth areas in the country, so if extra money is put into infrastructure, it's a good chance to get a share.''
Housing was another sector that was under stress, but Mr Brownless said ''it's a tricky one to make housing more affordable for people, so it's not just social housing''.
Priority One chief executive Nigel Tutt said it was hoped the Budget would include an increasing investment in areas that were experiencing high growth to support the provision of infrastructure.
''Plus increasing support of innovative businesses by increasing funding for research and development, particularly for those businesses that are working in global markets.''
Ngai Te Rangi chief executive Paora Stanley said Maori people globally lead First Nation thinking in language acquisition, education, land retention, fishing, environmental considerations, business investment and social services.
''We are seeking that the Budget reflects central government investments in Kura Kaupapa Maori, Kohanga reo, Resource management units, whanau ora and social services which are all successful projects that should be taken on in general societal projects.''