Maketu - Te Puke news
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Do our plans for Katikati’s Beach Road boat ramp float your boat?
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsPlans are being floated with the Katikati community to see the long-awaited upgrade of the Beach Road boat ramp.
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Get your pup barking up the right tree
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCome along to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Doggy Day Out on 16 March for some top training tips from internationally renowned animal behaviour expert Mark Vette.
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Katikati Recycling Centre offers unwanted goods a second chance
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsFurniture, appliances, lawn mowers, old fridges, screws and bolts, and e-waste are just some of the items that will soon be accepted at the Katikati Recycling Centre.
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Paws up for Ōmokoroa’s Dog Exercise Area
Kaimai WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is putting the ‘paw-er’ in the community’s hands to help decide which location to build the District’s next dog exercise area in Ōmokoroa.
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Sun’s out, paws out… but don’t let your dog take the lead
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWhether it’s a quick jaunt around the block or a leisurely bush walk, dog owners are being asked to paws for thought when having fun in the sun with their four-legged friends.
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Inland Revenue service comes to Te Puke Library
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsTe Puke residents no longer need to travel to Tauranga for an in-person appointment with an Inland Revenue advisor.
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2024: The year of progress
Mayor's KōreroThis year is shaping up to be a more positive year as economic conditions improve and we enjoy a cracking summer.
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Dogs, togs and agility jogs at popular pooch ‘party’
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom young pups, to teaching old dogs new tricks, if you want some expert advice on helping your four-legged friend to put their best paw forward, check out our Doggy Day Out.
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Lifting the lid on recycling rules
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWith the introduction of standardised kerbside recycling rules across New Zealand on February 1, it is now the same for everyone.
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Plenty of playground pleasure
Interesting ReadsNewsWith several superb playgrounds across the Western Bay, your tāmariki can swing, slide and climb until their heart’s content.
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Summer of surveying, sampling and social media for Summer Students
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCreating maps, taking water samples and filming TikToks with the Mayor are just some of the tasks Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Summer Students have been keeping themselves busy with.
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Summer Ambassadors quench thirst for local knowledge
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsIf you are enjoying our freedom camping spots in the Western Bay these holidays, keep an eye out for our friendly Summer Ambassadors. You might even score yourself a free drink bottle!
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Pedalling paradise in the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsWhether you’re an e-bike cruiser, lycra-clad fitness junkie, wrangling a biker gang of kids, or only in it for the coffee at the end – there’s a bike ride for you this summer.
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Roll through summer at Western Bay’s skateparks
Interesting ReadsNewsWith five skateparks and a skate pathway to choose from, you and your whānau can ollie, tic tac and kick turn your way across the Western Bay this summer.
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Walk your way through the Western Bay
Interesting ReadsNewsSummer is the perfect time to stretch the legs, take in some nature, or work off the Christmas pavlova, while enjoying the hundreds of walking trails on offer.
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350,000 books borrowed from Western Bay libraries in 2023
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsSome ‘tails’ never get old. Young Western Bay bookhounds have sniffed out a Hairy Maclary classic as their top read for 2023.
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A beginner’s guide to being environmentally friendly this summer
Interesting ReadsNewsLet’s be honest: in this time-scarce world of convenience and instant gratification, sometimes the goal to be environmentally friendly can seem like an impractical task.
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Photo competition to reel in stunning Bay shots
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCalling all happy snappers… Western Bay of Plenty District Council is fishing for photographs of your favourite places.
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Page-turning fun as BOB Squad returns to Western Bay libraries
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe free, take-home reading programme is aimed at primary school aged tamariki keen to spend their summers diving into the ‘Bag of Books’, or BOB.
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Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council has your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.
