News
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All-star cast for Doggy Day Out
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThis year’s red carpet-themed Doggy Day Out on 22 March is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom.
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Western Bay interim Chief Executive announced
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncil appointed Miriam Taris to the role at its meeting on 18 February. She will take up the position on 31 March and it is expected she will remain in the role until early 2026.
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Tamariki, come join The Amazingly Sustainable Race
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsJoin us for The Amazingly Sustainable Race, a free family event at Cooney Reserve Ōmokoroa, on Saturday 2 March.
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Maintaining Bay of Plenty growth for future generations
NewsConstruction of the motorway interchange connecting Bay of Plenty’s Rangiuru Business Park is now completed.
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From give way signs to mobility parks, we need your input
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is reviewing its Traffic and Parking Enforcement Bylaw and is inviting the community to provide feedback on parking and traffic management in the rohe.
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Council looking to remove Waihī Beach Earth dam
Katikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsCouncil is looking to remove the Waihī Beach Earth Dam to meet new government earthquake and flood control safety regulations.
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Council CEO to step down from role
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsJohn Holyoake is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after four years at the helm.
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Waitangi Day celebrations
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay Museum is hosting Te Rā O Waitangi, a free, whānau-friendly Waitangi Day event, at Katikati’s Haiku Park between 10am and 2pm.
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Don't dump garden waste!
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNewsDumped garden waste smothers native vegetation and threatens wildlife habitats.
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Western Bay of Plenty Seeks Government Partnership in Regional Deal
NewsThe Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today registered its intention to submit a proposal to fuel economic growth, housing, and jobs for a Government Regional Deal.
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Meri Kirihimete from Mayor James Denyer and the Western Bay team
Mayor's KōreroNewsHear from Mayor James Denyer on his reflections for the year.
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Your kerbside summer services: dates and extra collections
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardKerbside CollectiveNewsWe've got your back with all you need to know to manage your rubbish and recycling this summer.
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Your summer go-to guide for the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsFrom opening hours and what days to put your bins out, to freedom camping and where you can walk you dog, we’ve put together a dedicated webpage where you can find all the information you need.
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Christmas 2024 in the Western Bay of Plenty 🎄
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNews🎤 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎤
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New community board member is ‘Maketu Proud’
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsMaketu Community Board’s newest member, Brett Waterhouse, is proud to be following in his poppa’s footsteps.
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Western Bay confirms shopkeepers can choose to open on Easter Sunday
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsBusinesses in the Western Bay will still be able to open on Easter Sunday if they want to.
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Brett Waterhouse is Maketu’s newest community board member
Maketu - Te Puke WardNewsBrett Waterhouse has been elected to the Maketu Community Board, following a by-election that closed Friday 1 November.
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Leash, camera action!
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThe Wander Dogs Summer Series is about to bound into action and this time we are rolling out the red carpet.
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Young leaders help design safer way to cross road
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA busy intersection near Ōmokoroa Point School will be made be safer, thanks to two Year 8 students who teamed up with Council to find a solution.
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Tag. You’re it! What do you love about your local reserves?
Kaimai WardNewsŌmokoroa, Te Puna, Whakamārama, Omanawa, Kaimai, Ohauiti, Oropi - what do you love about your local reserves, and how can we make them even better?
