News
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Voting for vacant Western Bay seats now open
Kaimai WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsVoting is now open to decide who will fill Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s vacant Maketu-Te Puke Councillor, and Ōmokoroa Community Board seats.
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Community helps chart course of boat ramp design
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA new barbecue area, more street lighting and CCTV cameras have been added to the proposed upgrade of Katikati’s Beach Road boat ramp and surrounds, following community consultation.
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Ōmokoroa dog exercise area location update
Kaimai WardNewsBoth Links View Drive Reserve and Precious Family Reserve are off the table as locations for any prospective dog exercise area in Ōmokoroa.
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Hundreds join kōrero on Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsThanks for putting yourselves in the picture Western Bay. Consultation on our Long Term Plan 2024 - 2034 has now closed.
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Matariki festivities light up the Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsStarry nights ahead!
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Dog registrations are due… make your pooch fetching in blue
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsDog registration fees are now due in the Western Bay, with the colour of tags switching over from yellow to blue for the 2024/25 year.
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Proposed change to town centre development funding
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsA rate collected for town centre development in Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puke could be replaced with a system that covers the whole Western Bay of Plenty District.
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Roading rate may increase for some properties
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsProperties in commercial/industrial and post-harvest zones in the Western Bay may have to contribute a bigger share to road maintenance costs in the future.
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Should we spend less on some roading and walkway/cycleway projects?
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe're looking at delaying some cycleway, walkway, gravel road seal extensions, public transport infrastructure and minor road improvements to help reduce the financial impact on ratepayers.
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$50 community facilities fee proposed in Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are exploring a fairer approach to funding community facilities, such as sports centres.
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Six candidates confirmed for two Western Bay seats
Kaimai WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsNominations have closed for the two Western Bay of Plenty District Council by-elections, with six candidates confirmed for the two vacant seats.
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Permanent closure of Te Puna Station Road considered in Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWe are considering closing Te Puna Station Road to vehicles permanently. This is the lowest cost option and would reduce the impact of future slips on road users.
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Work to begin on Katikati’s elder housing redevelopment
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWork will soon start on the Heron Crescent elder housing redevelopment in Katikati, after a site blessing took place this week.
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Young voices headline Long Term Plan
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNews“A perfect District is a District that everyone feels good in.” These wise words by Kaelyn, 12, from Ōmokoroa, headline our Long Term Plan 2024-34, which is now open for feedback.
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New disc golf course at TECT Park flies into action
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardInteresting ReadsNewsDisc golf enthusiasts are invited to ‘putt’ their skills to the test at a new nine-hole course at TECT Park.
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Put yourself in the picture at our Long Term Plan community events
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCouncillors and Council staff will be out and about across the District over a four-week period to gain local insights and perspectives on the Plan, starting this Friday, 17 May.
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Proposed 13.6 percent rates rise for Western Bay
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council is proposing a 13.6 per cent rates increase for the coming year as part of its Long Term Plan 2024 – 2034 community kōrero.
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Be part of the kōrero in your community
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsCommunity Forums are an opportunity for people to kōrero with Council in an informal setting. Anyone with an issue or interest in what’s happening in their local area is welcome to attend.
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Emergency preparedness events are coming to a library near you
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardNewsA series of emergency preparedness events are being held at Waihī Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa libraries to help build community resilience in the event of a disaster.
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Council backs sticky solution to food waste
Kaimai WardKatikati - Waihī Beach WardMaketu - Te Puke WardNewsAs part of a nationwide campaign by Love Food Hate Waste NZ, free ‘Eat Me First’ stickers are now available at Western Bay of Plenty District Council libraries and service centres.
