Te Puke
Live
- Te Puke Library and Service Centre: Located at 130 Jellicoe Street, the Library team can help you with most (if not all) Council services and queries. This popular place is all for the community to relax, work, study, meet or read, enjoy the library and use the free Wi-Fi and computers. The Library also hosts heaps of events for tamariki too, keep an eye on their Facebook page and website.
- Te Puke Memorial Hall: The Te Puke War Memorial Hall is located in the heart of the Bay of Plenty; on the main street of Te Puke. The Te Puke Hall venue boasts a large auditorium, boardroom, two lounges, one supper room kitchen and one commercial kitchen. Each room can be booked individually, or the complex hired as a whole. The Te Puke Memorial Hall can cater to your needs, from 1-4 people holding a meeting to 800+ people utilising the whole building. Sporting events, wedding receptions, business meetings, dinners, concerts, formal occasions, dance competitions and more can all be booked in this wonderful facility. www.tepukehall.co.nz/
- Te Puke Memorial Swimming Pool: Located at Te Puke High School on the corner of Tui Street and Beatty Avenue, this is an awesome place to cool down in the summer heat. The pool is under the management of us and bookings for special events can be made directly with pool manager Cathy Shaw on 021 023 36073 or by email tepukemp@gmail.com.
- Te Puke Recycling Centre: You can get rid of your reyclables at 36 Station Road, Te Puke. Have a look at this webpage to learn more about what you can and can't recycle as well as opening times.
- Cemeteries: We manage five cemetries with one in Te Puke located on the corner of Landscape Road and Te Puke Highway. Learn more here.
- Housing for the elderly: We provide housing for those over 65 years and with limited means, at an affordable r
- Council services: If you need an A-Z list of our services, we've got your covered! This is a quick way to find information about any of the services we provide in the District. Check it out here.
Getting around
Buses: Bay of Plenty Regional Council manages the regional Baybus bus network. This includes Bayhopper buses in the Western and Eastern Bay, and Cityride buses in Rotorua, as well as many rural services.
Western Bay District routes:
See the Baybus website for full timetables and routes, fares and the latest service updates, or call 0800 4 BAY BUS (0800 422 928).
Learn
Explore
Walking trails and tracks: We've got some gorgeous walks for all abilities, check out our web page here. Make sure to tag us on Instagram if you're out!
Cycleways: Cycling is good for your body, mind and our planet! Check out our network here.
Dog walking areas: Need a spot for you and your four-legged bestfriend to hang out? Check out these areas. Now that you're here, we also host a series of group dog events in the summer. It's a great way to get out and meet the new people - follow our Animal Services Facebook page to get the event notifications.
Contribute
- Have your say: All Western Bay residents can participate in creating the future of this amazing part of Aotearoa. Offering us your valuable feedback is one way you can contribute to our District's future and help your Council make important decisions. Check out how to have your say and which consultations are open here.
- Report an issue: Pothole, dumped rubbish or perhaps a compliment on our service? You can contact us in a variety of ways, reach out to us here.
- Contact your elected members: Need to get in touch with your community leaders? We've got their contact details here.