News
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Western Bay’s new Council welcomed in
NewsWestern Bay, your new changemakers have kicked off their three-year term with an official welcome into the Western Bay of Plenty of District Council whānau.
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Let’s gear up for Get Outdoors Week
NewsAre you ready to go on a local adventure and celebrate the natural wonders of the Western Bay?
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Power to the pooches
NewsIt’s going to be a barking good summer of dog walks and events for our canine community!
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Western Bay shakes it out
NewsDROP, COVER AND HOLD. Hundreds of Western Bay residents got down to the ground or under tables for this year’s ShakeOut.
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Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre will close on Monday 31 October, due to a planned power outage.
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All welcome at Ōmokoroa community info session
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsKeen to know more about the big infrastructure projects in Ōmokoroa? Join us at the next community info session.
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Ōmokoroa Point School excited to help design new billboard
NewsThe beach, pōhutukawa, and kuaka (godwit) are just a few of the great ideas from Ōmokoroa Point School to feature on a new billboard sign at the entrance to Ōmokoroa.
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$3M extension of Heartwood Ave starting next month
Ōmokoroa Peninsula ProjectsNewsConstruction of a $3 million extension of Heartwood Avenue in Ōmokoroa is set to start in November.
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Status quo for kerbside collections on Labour Day
NewsYou can put your kerbside bins out as usual this Labour Day public holiday.
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Credit rating confirms Councils strong financial position
NewsWestern Bay of Plenty District Council continues to hold its strong AA credit rating with global credit agency, Standard & Poor’s (S&P).
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Waiau wetlands restoration a refuge to wildlife
NewsA project to transform 5.3 hectares of salt marsh and grazing land near Athenree is underway, restoring the Taiao (natural environment) providing a refuge for inanga (whitebait) and native bird life.
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No vehicle access to Kaituna Mole carpark
NewsThe Kaituna Mole at Maketu is currently closed to vehicles while Western Bay of Plenty District Council makes improvements to the carpark and surrounding area.
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Calling all students - do something extraordinary this summer
NewsWanted: the next generation of professionals ready to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and do something extraordinary with their career.
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James Denyer is Western Bay’s new Mayor
NewsJames Denyer is Western Bay’s new Mayor. The progress results have James (3593 votes) ahead of Mark Boyle (2261 votes) and John Scrimgeour (2232 votes).
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Are you ready for the ShakeOut?
NewsAt 9.30am on Thursday 27 October, people all around Aotearoa will stop what they’re doing and join in the ShakeOut and Tsunami Hikoi - our national earthquake drill and tsunami evacuation walk.
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Test your biosecurity threats knowledge
NewsLocal organisation, Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital, has put together a fun quiz that teaches kids all about these potential threats and how to recognise them.
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Tell us what you think of our Arawa Road recreation plan
NewsWe’re looking to create a neighbourhood reserve and other recreational facilities on Arawa Road, Pongakawa and would love to hear your thoughts!
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Mobile Recycling Service to kick off
NewsMobile recycling trailers are ready to hit rural roads around the rohe from Saturday 1 October.
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Events in the Western Bay backed by collaborative fund
NewsMuch-loved community events are coming to Waihī Beach, Katikati, and Matakana Island soon, thanks to a new community funding grant.
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Kerbside Collective operating as usual on Monday 26 September
Kerbside CollectiveNewsWhile many of Aotearoa mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, our Kerbside Collective team will be collecting rubbish and recycling as usual.
